A sincere Thank You to Rotary Mosman for hosting the AFUO, and for the ongoing vital support & partnership of Rotary World Community Service (RAWCS). Last week, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair Kateryna Argyrou and AFUO Humanitarian & Medical Aid Director Diahanna Senko were welcomed to the Rotary Mosman club to update their supportive … [Read more...]

Progress report 19-25 May Rotary Club presentation – it was a pleasure to attend the Mosman Rotary Club lunch as a guest speaker. I provided an update on our community’s advocacy, fundraising efforts as well as feedback from my recent trip to Ukraine. AFUO Director of Humanitarian Aid, Diahanna Senko, also provided an update on her trip to Ukraine and accepted a … [Read more...]

His Excellency Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko pens a heartfelt letter to the Australian Government and people, expressing gratitude for support and deepening strategic partnership (see photos) On behalf of President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, we extend sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & the Labor party on their … [Read more...]

First time in Australia! Livestream call with Ukrainian defenders on the frontline The AFUO is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event, organised by the Defend Ukraine Appeal and supported by CYM Sydney and Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ. Ukrainian soldiers Viktor “Blacksmith” and Nazar “Kapa”, currently undergoing rehabilitation in Australia, will conduct a live … [Read more...]

Ukraine Writes Back: Writers, Poets and the WarA powerful webinar series spotlighting Ukrainian voices in a time of war 🎙️ Episode 2: "Between Lives and Lines" 📅 Thursday 29 May, 5:00pm (AEST)🔗 Registration link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2DrLYcl3RsGnm_pGNygrgQ#/registration  Join award-winning poets Kateryna Mikhalitsyna & Iryna Starovoyt, in … [Read more...]

Continuing our annual program of Vyshyvanka Day at Victorian Parliament, AFUO Board Member Chrestyna Kmetj met with the bipartisan Friends of Ukraine Group, along with, President of Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) Eugene Hawryszko and Secretary of AUV Ashley Awramenko. Michael Galea MP proudly wore his vyshyvanka, following his recent visit to Ukraine. … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) wishes a massive Happy Birthday to Viktor “Blacksmith”! Our community was first introduced to our brave Ukrainian defender Viktor in October last year when he arrived in Australia to receive innovative osseointegration surgery, after losing both legs as a result of heavy enemy fire. He attended many community and … [Read more...]

Victorian MP Michael Galea Visits Ukraine to Witness the Realities of War and Ongoing Recovery Michael Galea MP, a committed supporter of Ukraine, has become the first State-level Australian politician to visit Ukraine since russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. During his visit, Mr Galea met with various civil society representatives, including … [Read more...]

Progress report 12-18 May Visa advocacy - met with representatives from the Department of Home Affairs to escalate concerns voiced by our displaced Ukrainians. Topics included the Assurance of Support for Parent visas, pathway to permanent residency for holders of visas other than 786, recognition of displaced Ukrainians as domestic students for university … [Read more...]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a key meeting in Rome today, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s defence against russia’s ongoing invasion. PM Albanese confirmed that M1A1 Abrams tanks are en route to Ukraine, delivering a vital boost to Kyiv’s battlefield capabilities. The leaders also spoke about deepening defence … [Read more...]