"Every city was under missile and drone attack — it was a feeling of armageddon. You could really tell people were physically exhausted by being under constant stress. Before, the mood was one of resilience and defiance." These are the words of AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou, quoted in Wednesday’s press coverage , after witnessing russia’s terror firsthand during her visit to … [Read more...]

Future Ukraine is launching a new campaign — same mission, greater impact. “Warmth for Ukraine” was only the beginning. Thanks to the support of Australia and our community, we delivered generators, warmth, safety, and hope to Ukrainians during some of the hardest moments of the war. Now, we begin the next chapter: “Energy for Ukraine”. As attacks on Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

Early Sunday morning, russia launched one of its largest ever attacks on Ukraine's capital — 90 ballistic and cruise missiles and 600 drones. The unprecedented escalation included a hypersonic, nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile, directed at Bila Tserkva, in the Kyiv region. At least 4 people were killed, including a 12-year-old child. More than 83 were wounded. The … [Read more...]

Each year on the third Thursday in May, Ukrainians around the world wear the vyshyvanka — the embroidered shirt that has carried Ukrainian identity, beauty, and resilience across generations and borders. This year marks 20 years of this extraordinary global celebration — from one young woman in Chernivtsi encouraging her classmates to wear their embroidered shirts to … [Read more...]

The Association for Innovative and Digital Education (AIDE), together with Ukraine's Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Social Policy, Education, and Youth & Sports, invites Ukrainian teenagers aged 10–17 to join this unique global project. UA NEXT GENERATIONS aims to form a modern Ukrainian identity, support the connection of the younger generation of Ukrainians … [Read more...]

In association with Ukraine Crisis Appeal, two remarkable Australian veterans are stepping up with a mission to deliver something desperately needed in Ukraine: a life-saving ambulance.  With hospitals under immense pressure from ongoing missile and drone attacks, too many lives are being lost simply because help can’t reach the wounded in time.  That’s why Ian … [Read more...]

This May and June, Ukrainian Film Festival Australia brings powerful Ukrainian films to cinemas across Australia — stories about people, music, war, resilience, humour and life during challenging times. Come with friends, bring your family, share the experience together. Featuring: • Cuba & Alaska • Slovo House – Unfinished Novel • Timestamp • Us, Our … [Read more...]

Through «Warmth for Ukraine», a generator has been delivered to School #5 in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast — a pre-frontline area that continues to live under the shadow of war, air raid sirens, and attacks on critical infrastructure. Director of Future Ukraine and Chair of AFUO, Kateryna Argyrou, personally delivered the generator to the school while in Ukraine and met … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations thanks the Albanese Government for extending duty-free access for Ukrainian imports to Australia for a further two years, until July 2028. Announced in last week's 2026–27 Federal Budget, we acknowledge this continued gesture of support for Ukraine's economy and sovereignty, and thank PM Anthony Albanese, Foreign … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Australia, Ukraine and Bulgaria on their outstanding performances at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. As Ukrainian-Australians, we watched Eurovision 2026 with double the pride and double the heart! Our beloved Ukraine — represented by Leléka with the moving “Ridnym” — once again qualified and placed 9th on the world's biggest music stage. At a … [Read more...]