📢 STAND AGAINST RUSSIAN OIL – Australia, it’s time to #StopFuellingrussiasWar 🛑 🚨 Urgent call to the Sydney community! A tanker carrying refined petroleum containing russian crude is expected to arrive at Port Botany this weekend. Join us if you can to protest the arrival of this tanker! While Australia has committed $1.6bn in aid to Ukraine, over AUD $3.6bn* … [Read more...]

Support Ukraine Crisis Appeal’s volunteer efforts by bidding in our Online Auction! All funds raised will go towards humanitarian aid in Ukraine, for people who have been affected by russia's invasion. The battle continues, as does our determination to provide lifesaving support to those ravaged by Putin’s war. Over 100 unique items to bid on — with more added … [Read more...]

Highlights from the Chair Kateryna Argyrou. Progress report 16-22 June “Stop fuelling russia’s war” Campaign – this week, we continued to call on the Australian Government to close the sanctions loophole and ban the import of Russian crude oil, including the Russian crude that is refined in third countries and is imported by Australia as jet and vehicle fuel. … [Read more...]

Right now, 221 Ukrainian political prisoners are being held in occupied Crimea – 133 of them Crimean Tatars. Political prisoners have been targeted by russia for practicing their faith, speaking out against the war, defending human rights, or simply being Ukrainian. Your letter can be a lifeline. A few heartfelt words can remind someone unjustly imprisoned that … [Read more...]

With sadness we mark one year since the sudden passing of Stefan Romaniw OAM, our beloved community leader, brother, and friend (1955 - 2024). In advocacy for Ukraine and cultural preservation – Stefan was a titan. He was an admired role model and mentor to so many in Australia and around the world. The AFUO Board extends our love and appreciation to Stefan’s … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes the latest sanctions announced by Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, targeting 37 individuals and 7 entities linked to russia’s war machine — across the defence, finance, energy, transport, and disinformation sectors. Among them: These sanctions are another step forward. But more must be done to truly cut off Putin’s war … [Read more...]

💔 They were on a train. At school. In hospital. Emergency aid needed urgently This week, russian missile strikes killed at least 17 people in Dnipro and injured hundreds more — just days after another deadly attack on Kyiv. Civilians are being targeted. Families are suffering. And they need urgent help. As the financial year ends, your tax-deductible … [Read more...]

Progress report 9-15 June “Stop fuelling russia’s war” Campaign – the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) launched its biggest advocacy campaign of the year – we are calling on the Australian Government to close a sanctions loophole which allows refined Russian crude oil to be imported via third countries, making Australia one of the biggest … [Read more...]

Ivana Kupala is one of the most magical nights in the Ukrainian calendar — a celebration of summer, nature, love, and ancient traditions. From flower wreaths and bonfires to songs and dances, it’s a time to honour our heritage and connect with community. A beautiful opportunity to come together, especially now when unity matters more than ever. Reach out to your … [Read more...]

Honouring Strength, Resilience, and New Beginnings! Today 20 June, on World Refugee Day, we reflect on the journeys of the more than 5,000 displaced Ukrainians who have found safety in Australia since the beginning of russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Over the past almost 3.5 years, our Ukrainian-Australian community has grown, transformed, and shown … [Read more...]