The AFUO is thrilled that displaced Ukrainian Mariia Mykytiuk and her children, Anastasia and Kyrylo, are the face of the new Australia for the United Nations World Refugee Day – 20 June campaign! Facilitated by the AFUO, Mariia and her children generously agreed to become involved in the free online cookbook fund-raising campaign. Congratulations Mariia, Anastasia … [Read more...]

AFUO Humanitarian Aid Initiative Committee - Read the key highlights from HAIC report (May 2024): Funds raised Aid Delivery The money is raised through the generosity of over 16,000 donors. 🙏🏻  Ranging from $24 from a child to $500,000 from Australian philanthropists. Ongoing Initiatives: For more information visit … [Read more...]

The University of Melbourne has published a fascinating article about the Ukrainian Museum, housed at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in North Melbourne, and the outcomes of a half-day workshop provided by the university to the museum’s volunteers to assist in caring for the collection. The museum holds a remarkable collection of objects, including rare books, folk and … [Read more...]

Today marks Heroes Day in Ukraine, an unofficial annual day of commemoration and gratitude to all Ukrainian defenders who have served and those currently protecting the freedom and independence of their homeland. 10 years of Russia’s relentless aggression and crimes, and over 2 years from the full-scale invasion, we pay tribute to all whose lives have been lost to protect … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) fully supports calls for Australia to be well-represented at the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland on 15-16 June 2024. “The Global Peace Summit comes at a crucial time for Ukraine in our existential fight against Russia, so it’s essential that Australia participates and is represented at the right … [Read more...]

Дякуємо, Руслане! Our communities around Australia, as well as supporters, were delighted to welcome Ukrainian author and filmmaker Ruslan Gorovyi to Australia for a recent film screening tour. Visiting hromady in Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide, Perth, & Sydney, Ruslan showcased his documentary “Just Below the Sky”. The film was a unique and touching exposition of the … [Read more...]

Thank you to everyone who took part in Vyshyvanka Day this year, 16 May 2024. While Australia is a long way from Ukraine, the Ukrainian spirit is never diminished. Initiated by a Chernivtsi National University student, Lesia Voroniuk, in 2006, Vyshyvanka Day has quickly become a beloved unofficial holiday to honour our rich culture, heritage and national … [Read more...]

Thank you to all who attended the recent screenings of Oscar academy awarded ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ in Sydney and Melbourne earlier this month. While we are heartbroken and enraged by the crimes of Russia’s barbaric, genocidal invasion, we must not be complacent. We all have a part to play and can make a difference every day to help Ukrainians and support Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

On 16 May 2024, Ukrainians around the world will celebrate International Vyshyvanka Day, which helps preserve the Ukrainian identity and the tradition of creating and wearing embroidered clothes. “The third Thursday of May is important to all Ukrainians — it is when we celebrate and reflect on our Ukrainian identity. It is a day to show our deep pride in Ukrainian culture … [Read more...]

💙💛 16 травня 2024 - День Вишиванки, День незламності українського духу! Союз Українських Організацій Австралії (СУОА) вітає очільників українськик громад і організацій — членів СУОА і всю українську спільноту та запрошуємо до активної участі у День Вишиванки 16 травня 2024 року ! Сьогодні, у час воєнного стану, День Вишиванки має особливе значення — українці … [Read more...]