A report on Ukraine’s stolen children will feature in this Tuesday’s episode of ABC TV's Foreign Correspondent at 8pm. Since russia launched its full-scale invasion, tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported, taken from their parents, orphanages and state institutions, forced through ‘filtration camps’ and relocated to russia. They are … [Read more...]

What happens when Ukrainian stories meet the strength, generosity and determination of communities across Australia? A national Ukrainian film festival — powered by volunteers, brought to life by AFUO member organisations, and embraced by thousands of Australians. The 2026 Ukrainian Film Festival Australia (UFFA) reached: 🎬 7 cities — Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations thanks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in New York and signing the Australia–Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement. This 10-year agreement will set a long-term framework for military, defence-industry, intelligence and security cooperation between our two nations. We trust … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is proud to congratulate our Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, on receiving the Ukrainian state award, the Order of Merit, III class. The Order of Merit is given to individuals for outstanding achievements in economic, scientific, cultural, military or political spheres of activity. Awarded late last year by … [Read more...]

The AFUO condemns russia's sham state duma "elections" staged in occupied Ukrainian territories and calls on the Anthony Albanese Government to act These are not elections — they are a continuation of russia's war on Ukrainian sovereignty by other means. Call it what it is: Ukrainians being forced to vote for war criminals at gunpoint. We welcome Australia joining Canada, … [Read more...]

In August, Lieutenant Viktoriia "Malvina" Savkiv travelled from the frontline in Ukraine to Australia and visited our Ukrainian community in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Through direct engagement with communities and political leaders, and a strong media presence, her visit built momentum and support for Ukraine and amplified its urgent calls for air defence, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was proud to join H.E Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine, as the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia hosted around 350 guests from across the federal parliament, government, the diplomatic corps and the Ukrainian-Australian community and clergy to mark 35 years of Ukrainian … [Read more...]

Thank you for joining us at UFFA 2026! By attending, you helped celebrate Ukrainian cinema and support Future Ukraine ’s fundraiser for the Olena Zelenska Foundation / Фундація Олени Зеленської. Now help us shape UFFA 2027! Share what you loved, what we could improve, and what you’d like to see next. Our anonymous survey takes just 3–4 minutes. Survey link: … [Read more...]

From January-May 2026, people across Australia came together in so many different ways - running, attending film screenings, supporting cultural events, visiting exhibitions, fundraising in their communities, and simply choosing to care. That support travelled all the way to Ukraine. With your help, we were able to support 10 schools more than 5,000 children shelter … [Read more...]

Defend Ukraine Appeal is grateful to Uki Movie Club for turning Ukrainian cinema into tangible support for Ukraine’s defenders. Through the charity screenings of “Okean Elzy. Stormwatch” and “Mavka: The True Myth”, Uki Movie Club raised and donated $4,001 AUD to Defend Ukraine Appeal. These funds helped provide the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade with: 2 … [Read more...]