The Ukrainian community in Geelong came out in force last weekend, united in protest against the arrival of russian fuel – fuel that indirectly finances attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Supported by the AFUO and the #StopFuellingrussiasWar campaign team, the protest called on fuel companies to clean up their supply chains and urged the Albanese Government to close the russian … [Read more...]

Following Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations discussions yesterday with an SBS Board Director, and our meeting this morning with SBS Director of News and Current Affairs, SBS has addressed our concerns and updated a recent article about russian oil. The changes implemented reflect those requested by the AFUO: Removal of ‘statistics’ from sanctioned Kremlin … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has raised significant concerns with SBS regarding their recent article about russian oil.* Key issues include: The use of “statistics” from a sanctioned Kremlin insider linked to human rights and international law violations. The morally offensive and false reference to “russian civilian casualties”, … [Read more...]

This Remembrance Day, we join our fellow Australians in pausing to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and service of all the men and women who have defended our freedom. We stand together in gratitude and remembrance. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember #AustraliaRemembers … [Read more...]

Join us for an important online discussion hosted by Western Sydney University in collaboration with the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia. 🗓 Monday 10 Nov, 5:30pm – 7:30 PM (AEDT)💻 Online via Zoom: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2eYFC5QPOMT0QPjYEHzflCkNFOr?domain=uws.zoom.us  Hear from leading Ukrainian human rights … [Read more...]

After Sydney and Perth – the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, Ukrainians in Geelong - Українці в Джілонґу join the call to #StopFuellingrussiasWar! 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 Sat 8 Nov, 11:00am 120 Shell Pde, Corio VIC 3214https://facebook.com/events/s/geelong-rally-stop-fuelling-ru/1142743184233740 The Ardmore Sealion and Komorebi tankers – carrying … [Read more...]

Yesterday, following months of pressure from the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, the Australian Senate launched an inquiry into the scope of Australian Government sanctions on russia – including those related to the importation of refined russian oil. The AFUO’s #StopFuellingrussiasWar campaign has been instrumental in getting us to this point – raising … [Read more...]

Last chance to book your tickets for this Sunday! Experience the power, passion & beauty of Ukrainian dance – reimagined for a new generation! Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company presents Two Ways to Dance – a breathtaking fusion of live performance and film that explores identity, memory & resilience through movement. Sunday 9 Nov, 2:00pm Capitol Theatre, 113 … [Read more...]

This is your final chance to see the Ukrainian Museum of Australia's exhibition “Чорне – Біле” (Black on White) in Melbourne Ukrainian Museum of Australia, Patriarch Josyf Hall, 35 Canning St, North Melbourne Every Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm until the end of November Free entry! November is your last month to experience “Чорне – Біле” – a stunning exhibition … [Read more...]

The AFUO continues to lead the national effort to close the russian oil loophole – ensuring Australia’s fuel supply no longer funds russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. 📈 AFUO research – quoted in the media – revealed the Proteus Stephanie tanker, which docked at Port Botany last Sunday, sent $12.5 million to the Kremlin. Since July, 8 blood oil shipments to Australia … [Read more...]