The past fortnight has been action-packed with activities – reporting back on some of the work done between 14-27 April. Trip to Ukraine: I was able to personally deliver non-lethal military aid to six brigades currently defending Sumy and Kharkiv regions: 21st Mechanized Brigade, 103-тя окрема бригада територіальної оборони Збройних Сил України, 61st Mechanized … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has today launched its inaugural Ukraine Policy Scorecard, providing the Ukrainian-Australian community — and all Australians — with a clear assessment of where the major political parties and select candidates stand on key issues related to Ukraine and Australia's response to Russia’s illegal and brutal … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) today joins the widespread global outcry regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna.  Viktoriia was a remarkable journalist, reporting for Ukrayinska Pravda, Hromadske and Radio Free Europe. She routinely travelled to front-line areas of the war, … [Read more...]

Ukraine Writes Back: Writers, Poets and the WarA powerful webinar series spotlighting Ukrainian voices in a time of war Episode 1: "Names on the Maps"  📅 Thursday 8 May, 5:00pm (AEST)🔗 Registration link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L_da2EnJRGKTFtnGFOFn-A#/registration Join award-winning poets Oksana Lutsyshyna & Oksana Maksymchuk as … [Read more...]

The Chornobyl disaster, 39 years ago today (26 April), was not just the worst nuclear disaster in history — it was the result of the repressive Soviet regime negligence. Without warning or prompt evacuation, millions were exposed to radiation in the 200,000 km² that was contaminated. The lives and health of workers were sacrificed to clean up the Soviet … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is calling on the Australian Government to urgently increase support for Ukraine, warning that recent international developments risk rewarding Russian aggression and abandoning core principles of sovereignty. “Over 150 civilians have been killed across Ukraine this month. In the early hours of Thursday, a wave of … [Read more...]

On ANZAC day 25 April, we commemorate the lives and sacrifice of all members of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces who didn’t make it home to their families and friends. We remember and give thanks to those who gave their lives to uphold the values and freedoms we take for granted today in Australia.  We also take the time today to pay tribute to the … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair Kateryna Argyrou appointed Honorary Consul of Ukraine in NSW by Ukrainian Foreign Minister. We are very excited and proud to share that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha has appointed AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou as Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney (NSW Consular District). The appointment … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) joins the global Catholic community in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. His connection with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) was shaped by his early mentorship under Ukrainian priest Stefan Czmil. In a show of support and recognition, he elevated Bishop Mykola Bychok of the … [Read more...]

Dear friends, community members and supporters! The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) wishes you a Happy Easter! On this holy day celebrating the Resurrection of Christ, we give thanks to the Lord God, who gave his only beloved Son - Jesus Christ - so that through His suffering, we might be granted the joy of eternal life. May this … [Read more...]