Lt-Col Berezovskyi (Armed Forces of Ukraine) is a beloved figure in our community. During last year’s Australian tour, he advocated for Abrams tanks and helped raise over $120,000 for life-saving aid through AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal. He has fought in the liberation of Kherson, the defence of Avdiivka, the battle of Bakhmut, and the Kursk offensive. Colonel Fedkalov … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian community across Australia will mark Ukrainian Independence Day (24 August) with a packed weekend of celebrations, including special guests from Ukraine, festivals, markets, concerts, dinners, rallies, charity auctions and the unfurling of the world’s largest Ukrainian flag at Barangaroo, Sydney. Key AFUO member events … [Read more...]

An online evening of literary readings and poetry, by Ukrainians and supporters from Australia & New Zealand. Date & Time: Thurs 4 Sept, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEST) Location: This is an online event Registration and Authors’ Expression of Interest form: https://bit.ly/4oC8Nro Hosted by: Ukrainian Women’s Association Victoria and Ukrainian Studies Association of Australia … [Read more...]

The AFUO continues to meet with Minister Tony Burke’s Office and the Department of Home Affairs about visa concerns held by displaced Ukrainians. 👉🏻 In a recent meeting, we were advised that more than 4,000 displaced Ukrainians who arrived in Australia before 31 July 2022 on 786 visas have now accepted the offer of a Resolution of Status (subclass 851) permanent … [Read more...]

We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support! The Ukraine Crisis Appeal is proud to announce that its recent six-week online auction successfully raised $19,000 to provide life-changing aid for victims of the war in Ukraine. The auction, a collaborative team effort led by Liana Slipetsky, with the support of Lily Semciw and Teresa Lachowicz, featured over 140 … [Read more...]

Sunday’s Ukrainian community protest at Kurnell – held at the Ampol wharf beside the Navig8Gladiator tanker carrying refined fuel made with Russian crude oil – caught national attention, with coverage on prime-time, evening 9 News: Resources Minister the Hon Madeleine King MP was quoted in the 9 News story: “It is a loophole to look at, absolutely… We will do our best … [Read more...]

Ukrainian-Australian leaders, AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ President Andrew Mencinsky, and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria Chair Eugene Hawryszko have been prominent across Australian media in recent days, responding to the Alaska summit and upcoming high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump in Washington … [Read more...]

As the leader of the free world prepares to sit down with a murderous, indicted war criminal, the AFUO stands with the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців and the global Ukrainian diaspora community in reaffirming core principles for peace and justice: As Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko wrote in today’s Australian Financial Review, backing Ukraine is … [Read more...]

In the lead-up to Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, both NSW and VIC’s Legislative Council moved motions to acknowledge Independence Day & Ukraine’s ongoing fight for freedom – reaffirming Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and its people. NSW: The Hon Mark Buttigieg MLC successfully moved a motion in the NSW Legislative Council on 6 Aug honouring Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

A tanker loaded with refined petroleum containing russian crude is (AGAIN) expected to arrive at Port Botany this weekend. Join us to protest the arrival of this tanker! While Australia has committed $1.5bn in aid to Ukraine, over AUD $10bn* of oil products refined from russian crude have entered Australia since early 2023. This has fuelled Putin’s war chest … [Read more...]