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...]

At least $2 Billion Sent to russia: How Australia’s Fuel Trade is Funding russia’s War – and the Growing Movement to Stop It. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemns a shocking milestone – over $2 billion in tax revenue* has flowed directly to russia through the oil trade between russia, India, and Australia. This isn’t just trade – … [Read more...]

Are you a young Ukrainian professional living in Australia who wants to support the strengthening of Ukraine’s public sector and European integration? “Create Ukraine” project is calling you! “Create Ukraine” is a Government program in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, the EU, the Central Project Management Agency and the KSE … [Read more...]

Comments to be attributed to Kateryna Argyrou, Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Foreign Minister Penny Wong's statement in the Senate this week that "Australians do expect businesses to try and avoid their supply chains inadvertently funding Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of … [Read more...]

Have you visited Australia’s newest Ukrainian restaurant "Otakoi" in the heart of Melbourne? 34 Chapel Street, Melbourne Founded by Hanna, a Ukrainian displaced person who arrived in 2022 with her 16 year old son, and Michael, a local chef with 30+ years in the industry – it’s a story of resilience, hope and starting over. Displaced by russia’s full-scale invasion, and … [Read more...]

On 31 July 2025, the AFUO visited Parliament House in Canberra for a series of high-level meetings as the new session of Parliament commenced. Led by AFUO Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, and joined by Andrew Mencinsky (President, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ) and Nadia Mencinsky (AFUO Communications Manager), meetings were held with MPs, Senators and their senior … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria representatives & Olha Herasymiuk, Chair of Ukraine’s National Council on TV & Radio Broadcasting, hold special visit with Victorian Parliament Friends of Ukraine Group on 31 July. Hosted by Chair Lee Tarlamis MP OAM, Co-Chair Matthew Guy MP, andMPs Kat Theophanous MP and … [Read more...]