The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has made an announcement regarding new offers of a temporary humanitarian stay for eligible Ukrainians in Australia. The Minister must invite you to apply for the temporary humanitarian stay pathway. You cannot apply for this visa without an invitation. The temporary humanitarian stay pathway is a two-step process. You will … [Read more...]

Media release: 15 July 2025 The Ukrainian community across Australia will unite this week in solemn remembrance to mark the 11th anniversary of the tragic and criminal downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 by Russian forces in occupied Ukraine - a heinous act of state-sponsored violence.  Memorial prayer services will be held in major cities including … [Read more...]

15 July marks more than just a date – it’s a tribute to over a thousand years of Ukraine’s history, resilience, and cultural identity. From the medieval state of Kyivan Rusto modern sovereignty, Ukraine’s journey is one of strength, sacrifice and the ongoing fight to protect its independence. Today, that fight is urgent and real. Ukraine continues to resist … [Read more...]

NATIONAL EVENT IN CANBERRA – MH17 Commemoration – 11:00am, 19 July On July 17 we mark 11 years since the tragic and criminal downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 by russian forces over eastern Ukraine – claiming the lives of all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians. Join the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and Friends of … [Read more...]

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest - one of Australia’s leading philanthropists - announced a new $5 million package from the Minderoo Foundation to help revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector. This new funding will: Support large-scale demining in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv & Dnipro Rebuild Ukraine’s farming sector with modern … [Read more...]

Final Reminder to complete DP Survey by Monday 14 July, 5:00PM (AEST) 𝗔𝗙𝗨𝗢 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝟳𝟴𝟲/𝟴𝟱𝟭 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts with the Australian Federal Government, the AFUO recently met with representatives from the Office of the Minister for Immigration, the Hon. Tony Burke, and the Department of Home Affairs. Read the full AFUO Visa … [Read more...]

On 8 July, Maru Jarockyj (Ukrainian Museum of Australia Director), Chrestyna Kmetj (AFUO Board Member) and Orysia Sywak Spinner (AFUO Cultural Director) met online with Leon Pun, Multicultural Affairs Advisor, and Georgina Castle, Interim Advisor to Hon Dr Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. On 9 July, Chrestyna Kmetj (AFUO Board Member), Marusia Jarockyj and Alex … [Read more...]

Saving Lives! “Australian Medical Aid to Ukraine: the view from the ground” – Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria (@aiiavic) to host representatives of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal (@ukrainecrisisappeal) and the AFUO (@ozeukes) on 17 July in Melbourne Date & time: Thursday, 17 July, 6:00pm–7:00pm (doors open 5:30pm) Location: AIIA Victoria, Level 13, 356 … [Read more...]

The shocking truth: Putin receives $25 EVERY SECOND from Australian fuel purchases Australia has imported $6 BILLION* in oil products since Feb 2023 from 3 refineries in India using russian crude An estimated $1.85 BILLION* in taxes from russian exporters has been delivered to Putin – MORE than our aid to Ukraine Australia = Putin's biggest refined oil customer among allies … [Read more...]

In Kyiv, James Baillieu – nephew of former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu – recently stood among 250 Ukrainian war amputees. He’d been invited by Max, a soldier he helped rehabilitate after losing a leg to a mine. “These aren’t victims – they’re Superhumans” he said. In an article for Kyiv Post, James shares his deep admiration for Ukraine’s heroic defence of … [Read more...]