On Wed 4 March 2026, the Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine (PFU) was launched at Parliament House in Canberra. The PFU is chaired in this Parliament by Senator Deborah O'Neill, with Co-Chair Senator James Paterson, and will strengthen engagement between Australia and Ukraine. The launch was opened by Foreign Minister Penny Wong - Senator for SA and brought together … [Read more...]

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has advised the AFUO tonight that Australian government officials will not be attending the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. This outcome is the result of coordinated advocacy – from every member of our community who supported the AFUO’s campaign and wrote to their MP, to the efforts of the … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes the additional $3.7 million in humanitarian assistance for Ukraine announced by the Minderoo Foundation. This vital support targets urgent energy needs in frontline agricultural communities and strengthens accountability efforts - delivering practical help where it is needed most. Since 2022, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) extends its sincere gratitude to our state hromady and community organisations across Australia who organised and led commemorations marking four years since russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Joining the global community and the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців “Stand With Ukraine: … [Read more...]

Special thanks for standing with Ukraine! The teams brought together by Ukraine Crisis Appeal in Australia - RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service, in Ukraine - Rotary Club Ukraine Unity and Poland - Klub Rotary Gdynia have once again shown the power of collaboration. Together, we have successfully delivered a 40-foot container – our fifth – to Ukraine aiding … [Read more...]

A full weekend of music, performance, and celebration. Proudly supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) ✨ Opening Night: Friday 13 March, Ukrainian Youth Centre, Lidcombe Screening of Lehenda’s award winning short film “Hopak” 🎥 🌞 UkiFest 2026 Day Program: Sat 14 March,Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour Ukrainian Council of NSW … [Read more...]

Four years on, 12 years after the annexation of Crimea, russia’s war on Ukraine continues... The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and member organisations stand with Ukraine and the global Ukrainian community to mark the anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion with commemorative events across all states. Join your local state hromada to come together, … [Read more...]

One movement built on dignity. One decision that betrays it. At the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, russia and belarus are set to compete under their national flags and anthems. With 2 clicks, send an email to your local MP urging them to support Ukraine’s global call to reverse this decision: standwithukraine.good.do/paralympics2026/act/ russian and belarusian … [Read more...]

Protecting Kherson. Saving lives and holding the line. Standing with 37th Separate Marine Brigade (37 окрема бригада морської піхоти) Your generous donations to the Defend Ukraine Appeal have helped us deliver critical support to the 37th Separate Marine Brigade. Evacuation boats Vehicles Sleeping bags Motors Specialised equipment Drones Thank you to our … [Read more...]

Yesterday, Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) presented evidence before the Senate committee examining the effectiveness of sanctions against the russian federation. The AFUO was joined by Andriy Mencinsky, President of the Ukrainian Council of NSW – ОУГ НПВ).  Speaking on behalf of the Ukrainian community in … [Read more...]