The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was delighted to make a submission to the Federal Treasury’s consultation on the expansion of Australia’s tax treaty network. Our submission was wholly focused on establishing a tax treaty between Australia and Ukraine as a priority. Agreeing a bilateral tax treaty would: Strengthen economic and … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations' Ukraine Crisis Appeal is excited to share that Ukraine Crisis Appeal aid container #2 was locked and loaded and ready for sailing on 10 May. Full of 100,000 dehydrated meal kits, once again donated by For A Meal - each packet feeds 5 people - you do the maths!  Let’s not forget the mobile ventilators, donated by … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Co-Chair Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM has just returned from the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) summit in Romania, where he was part of a delegation which travelled to Chernivtsi, in south-western Ukraine, to personally meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr Romaniw, who is First Vice President of the UWC, said “It was an … [Read more...]

More than 60 current and former members of the South Australian parliament have been added to a list of people banned from entering Russia due to a perceived “anti-Russian agenda”. Minister Tom Koutsantonis, one of the MPs sanctioned in April 2024 said “I want to be on the right side of history and I think you could see it as a badge of honour.” Mr Speirs said he was … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) rejects the faulty analysis offered by Professor Joe Siracusa, Dean of Global Futures at Curtin University, in his interview on Sky News on 22 April. “Professor Siracusa has been out in the media talking down the importance of the huge package of assistance passed by the US House of Representatives over the weekend. … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) warmly welcomes the visit of the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister the Hon Richard Marles MP to Ukraine, where he announced much-needed Australian military support. “The AFUO is delighted by Richard Marles’ visit to Ukraine this weekend. To be in Ukraine right now is to understand the reality of … [Read more...]

The AFUO thanks Town of Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter for his leadership in presenting a motion of no confidence in Councillor Adiran McRae at the recent special meeting of the Port Hedland Council. While we are disappointed with the outcome, we were buoyed to see Councillors Time Turner and Ambika Rebello support this motion and show Adrian McRae that his actions do not … [Read more...]

Remembering those who fought and gave their lives for the values and freedoms we are able to enjoy today. We remember and pray for all of our brave defenders fighting today in Ukraine who continue to defend those values. We acknowledge and give thanks to the many Australians who are currently serving alongside their Ukrainian brothers and sisters. Photos included … [Read more...]

‘Treasures’ is a stunning exhibition of Ukrainian art and craft, showcasing thousands of years of tradition, culture and creative expression, which has recently opened at the Ukrainian Museum of Australia in North Melbourne.  The exhibition features intricate wooden carvings, religious icons and antique slavic texts, colourful pysanky and UNESCO heritage-listed Kosiv … [Read more...]

Special Ukrainian documentary screenings happening near you! April 26th - 6th May Famous Ukrainian journalist, author and documentary filmmaker Ruslan Horovyi is one of our best storytellers. We are privileged to welcome him to Australia to screen his film “Just Below The Sky”. Our wonderful hromadas in Geelong, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney will be hosting these … [Read more...]