The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has called on the Australian Government to support global efforts to harness frozen Russian assets and ensure Australia’s own laws can facilitate the use of Russian assets being held in Australia to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. "We have seen the G7 overnight agree that a US$50 billion loan will be … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations (AFUO) has lodged a comprehensive response to the Department of Home Affairs consultation about Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2024-2025. The AFUO strongly argued the program needs to better respond to resettlement crises, such as that which occurred with Ukrainian displaced people following the full-scale Russian … [Read more...]

🎼 Classical music concert to fundraise for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Purchase your ticket quickly to attend “Let the Soul Soar”, a one-off charity concert taking place in Perth this Friday night. Immerse yourself in the glorious melodies and magical ensemble of world-class musicians, featuring a constellation of works by Ukrainian composers. 📍St George’s Cathedral, 38 St … [Read more...]

Over the weekend of the 8th-9th of June, members of the Ukrainian Catholic church travelled to Canberra to participate in the Eparchial Pilgrimage to the @Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish of Saint Volodymyr. “In the middle of the busy Australian life, we made an important decision — we came to the national pilgrimage. In this way, we show ourselves and others who is our … [Read more...]

‘Contra Spem Spero’ (or ‘Hoping Against Hope’) is a Ukrainian contemporary, multimedia exhibition - inspired by the famous 1890’s poem by Lesia Ukrainka - currently on display at Monash University in Melbourne.  The exhibition, set against a backdrop of Ukrainian-inspired designs and spaces, features Ukrainian rare books and materials from Monash’s Ada Booth Slavic … [Read more...]

“Porcelain War” - Awarded Documentary Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2024, this film follows three Ukrainian artists who choose to stay behind and fight, defiantly finding beauty amid destruction. 🗓️ Sunday, June 9th, at 11:45AM (Selling fast!) 📍State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney 2000 🎟️ $18 - $25 | https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/porcelain-war 🗓️ Friday, June … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations extends our gratitude to the Australian Government for answering the calls of Ukraine, the Australian diaspora and the wider Australian public sentiment in its commitment to supporting Ukraine. Speaking with The Advertiser, Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko expressed Ukrainians’ deep appreciation for the recent aid … [Read more...]

June 1st marked International Day for the Protection of Children. Answering the call from the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців, Australian-Ukrainian children attended flashmobs with their peers, calling for the skies to be closed over Ukraine to save Ukrainian children. According to official UN data, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) warmly welcomes the Albanese Government’s announcement of an additional $31 million in assistance to help meet Ukraine’s energy and humanitarian needs. “The Ukrainian community in Australia is pleased to see the package of support announced today by the Albanese Government. We deeply appreciate Australia’s … [Read more...]

We extend our warm welcome to the Ukrainian-Australian Association of the Northern Territory Incorporated (UAANT Inc), the newest member to the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO). After a series of meetings, UAANT President, Tatiana Hoffman, presented AFUO Co-Chair, Stefan Romaniw, an official letter confirming their membership during a community … [Read more...]