Breaking: EU Bans russian Oil Refined in 3rd Counties – While Australia Keeps Buying It, Thereby Fuelling russia’s genocidal war against Ukraine. This week, the EU passed its 18th sanctions package, banning refined russian oil processed in third countries such as India, China, Türkiye and Singapore. Meanwhile Australia continues to import refined russian oil from Indian … [Read more...]

Thank you Australia. Thank you, Anthony Albanese, Richard Marles MP, Pat Conroy MP. This military support will help save lives and bolster Ukraine’s ability to resist Russia’s brutal invasion. It also reflects the strong partnership between our nations and our shared values of sovereignty, democracy and peace. For more information, see the full Government media … [Read more...]

Join us for an Australian first – the #VirskyForever concert in Adelaide! Tomorrow (July 19) at 2:00pm! Ukrainian Hall, 64-66 Osmond St, HindmarshEntry by donation to support Ukraine’s defenders Ukrainian dancers from around the country have taken part in an intensive workshop this week in Adelaide led by renowned artists from the Pavlo Virsky Ukrainian … [Read more...]

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has made an announcement regarding new offers of a temporary humanitarian stay for eligible Ukrainians in Australia. The Minister must invite you to apply for the temporary humanitarian stay pathway. You cannot apply for this visa without an invitation. The temporary humanitarian stay pathway is a two-step process. You will … [Read more...]

Media release: 15 July 2025 The Ukrainian community across Australia will unite this week in solemn remembrance to mark the 11th anniversary of the tragic and criminal downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 by Russian forces in occupied Ukraine - a heinous act of state-sponsored violence.  Memorial prayer services will be held in major cities including … [Read more...]

15 July marks more than just a date – it’s a tribute to over a thousand years of Ukraine’s history, resilience, and cultural identity. From the medieval state of Kyivan Rusto modern sovereignty, Ukraine’s journey is one of strength, sacrifice and the ongoing fight to protect its independence. Today, that fight is urgent and real. Ukraine continues to resist … [Read more...]

NATIONAL EVENT IN CANBERRA – MH17 Commemoration – 11:00am, 19 July On July 17 we mark 11 years since the tragic and criminal downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 by russian forces over eastern Ukraine – claiming the lives of all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians. Join the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and Friends of … [Read more...]

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest - one of Australia’s leading philanthropists - announced a new $5 million package from the Minderoo Foundation to help revitalise Ukraine’s agricultural sector. This new funding will: Support large-scale demining in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv & Dnipro Rebuild Ukraine’s farming sector with modern … [Read more...]

Final Reminder to complete DP Survey by Monday 14 July, 5:00PM (AEST) 𝗔𝗙𝗨𝗢 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝟳𝟴𝟲/𝟴𝟱𝟭 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts with the Australian Federal Government, the AFUO recently met with representatives from the Office of the Minister for Immigration, the Hon. Tony Burke, and the Department of Home Affairs. Read the full AFUO Visa … [Read more...]

On 8 July, Maru Jarockyj (Ukrainian Museum of Australia Director), Chrestyna Kmetj (AFUO Board Member) and Orysia Sywak Spinner (AFUO Cultural Director) met online with Leon Pun, Multicultural Affairs Advisor, and Georgina Castle, Interim Advisor to Hon Dr Anne Aly, Minister for Multicultural Affairs. On 9 July, Chrestyna Kmetj (AFUO Board Member), Marusia Jarockyj and Alex … [Read more...]