A national survey conducted in early February 2024 provides fresh insight into the depth of Australian opposition towards Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the rising number of Australians who believe the Federal Government should do more to support Ukraine as it approaches the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. An overwhelming proportion of Australians (82%) … [Read more...]

Learn more about how Ukraine has continued to move towards a modern economy, notwithstanding the challenges presented by the full-scale russian invasion. In this in-person and online event, hear Roman Waschuk, Business Ombudsman in Ukraine and a former Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine, discuss the topic: “Ukraine: A Rebounding Economy Under Fire” Date: Tuesday 13 … [Read more...]

The death of 33 year old Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov on the Ukrainian frontline last month is yet another reminder of the senseless destruction and devastation russia is wreaking on the Ukrainian people.  It follows the killing of writer Victoria Amelina from a cruise missile attack on a pizza shop in Kramatorsk last year; the probable torture and murder of … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes Dr Rudi Myhovych, neurologist and president of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU), to Australia! Rudi will be holding meetings with the community, the AFUO Medical Aid Committee, government, medical companies, hospitals and the media to discuss how Australia can help Ukraine address its ongoing, critical medical … [Read more...]

Last year on Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August, people around the world formed human chains as part of #TheFreeWorldGathering, a global initiative of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thank you to our communities in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra for joining this initiative!  Our Australian-Ukrainian community was joined by thousands from … [Read more...]

The AFUO would like to congratulate Ukrainian community member, Ivan Slavich, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List. Ivan received his award for significant service to business, and to the community through governance and philanthropic endeavours. He has held senior roles within the energy and … [Read more...]

Good luck Dayana Yastremska, the powerhouse Ukrainian tennis player who is the first qualifier to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in 46 years! Dayana’s eight straight match wins have been thrilling and heart-stopping. We hope Dayana can continue her winning streak tonight! You can watch the game on Channel 9 tonight after 7pm. Congratulations to the seven … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) remains profoundly disappointed by the Government’s decision to reject Ukraine’s request for Taipan helicopters and urges the Albanese Government to make fresh commitments to support Ukraine. “We were buoyed by the reaction to our community rallies on the Taipans. In Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, the … [Read more...]

We congratulate our community, which came out in force last week to ask why Australia was burying its Taipan helicopters instead of sending them to Ukraine to conduct medical evacuations.   Rallies were held in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, securing strong media coverage. Letters to the Editor were published from community members. Stefan Romaniw, AFUO … [Read more...]

Today we celebrate Ukrainian Unity Day (Den' Sobornosti), the anniversary of the unification of eastern and western Ukraine in 1919. Historically, up until 1919, these parts of Ukraine - the Ukraine's People Republic and West Ukrainian People’s Republic – belonged to different empires. On January 22, 1919, the Treaty of Unity was signed in Kyiv, fulfilling the dreams … [Read more...]