The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has echoed calls by the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) calling upon NATO to give Ukraine more defensive weapons to assist it to ‘close the skies’ and stop the brutal bombing and shelling of Ukrainian cities and people. In advance of the Extraordinary NATO Summit on March 24 in Brussels, the AFUO urges the Australian … [Read more...]

Lone Star Rib House & Brews has officially partnered with the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Ukraine Crisis Appeal, to help raise money to support Ukrainian people in need, including those who’ve had to suddenly leave their homes in order to escape the devastating events taking place in their country. Lone Star Rib House & Brews will be … [Read more...]

Krispy Kreme South Australia will be selling a ‘Peace in Ukraine’ blue and yellow doughnut during the last week of March in all 8 Krispy Kreme South Australian stores to help raise awareness and funds to donate to the Australian-Ukrainian community’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal. A flash mob of Ukrainian dancers, dressed in Ukrainian ‘vyshyvanka’ (blouses and shirts) and costume, … [Read more...]

MEDIA RELEASE   The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement today to provide further humanitarian support to displaced Ukrainians arriving in Australia.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister Alex Hawke, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, made … [Read more...]

The peak body for Ukrainians in Australia has begun to welcome displaced Ukrainians with offers of temporary accommodation, food, clothing, medical/mental healthcare, and opportunities to meet the local Australian-Ukrainian community. Around 500 displaced Ukrainians have arrived in Australia, with the Department of Home Affairs advising the community it had expedited the … [Read more...]