Saving Lives! “Australian Medical Aid to Ukraine: the view from the ground” – Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria (@aiiavic) to host representatives of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal (@ukrainecrisisappeal) and the AFUO (@ozeukes) on 17 July in Melbourne Date & time: Thursday, 17 July, 6:00pm–7:00pm (doors open 5:30pm) Location: AIIA Victoria, Level 13, 356 … [Read more...]

The shocking truth: Putin receives $25 EVERY SECOND from Australian fuel purchases Australia has imported $6 BILLION* in oil products since Feb 2023 from 3 refineries in India using russian crude An estimated $1.85 BILLION* in taxes from russian exporters has been delivered to Putin – MORE than our aid to Ukraine Australia = Putin's biggest refined oil customer among allies … [Read more...]

In Kyiv, James Baillieu – nephew of former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu – recently stood among 250 Ukrainian war amputees. He’d been invited by Max, a soldier he helped rehabilitate after losing a leg to a mine. “These aren’t victims – they’re Superhumans” he said. In an article for Kyiv Post, James shares his deep admiration for Ukraine’s heroic defence of … [Read more...]

“Tanker fuels oil outrage” – Yesterday, members and supporters of the Ukrainian community in Sydney protested near the Kurnell refinery to urge the Government to close the russian oil sanctions loophole that’s sent more than $1.85 billion to Putin’s war chest. And Australia heard us! AFUO media engagement with Mark Dunn from the Herald Sun saw an article … [Read more...]

This weekend, as a tanker loaded with refined petroleum containing russian crude arrived in Port Botany, protesters gathered near the Kurnell refinery with one united message: Stop funding Putin’s war. The facts that brought them there: 💰 $1.93 (on website) billion to the Kremlin via petrol purchases since early 2023🇺🇦 More Australian dollars funneled to the … [Read more...]

📢 STAND AGAINST RUSSIAN OIL – Australia, it’s time to #StopFuellingrussiasWar 🛑 🚨 Urgent call to the Sydney community! A tanker carrying refined petroleum containing russian crude is expected to arrive at Port Botany this weekend. Join us if you can to protest the arrival of this tanker! While Australia has committed $1.6bn in aid to Ukraine, over AUD $3.6bn* … [Read more...]

Support Ukraine Crisis Appeal’s volunteer efforts by bidding in our Online Auction! All funds raised will go towards humanitarian aid in Ukraine, for people who have been affected by russia's invasion. The battle continues, as does our determination to provide lifesaving support to those ravaged by Putin’s war. Over 100 unique items to bid on — with more added … [Read more...]

Highlights from the Chair Kateryna Argyrou. Progress report 16-22 June “Stop fuelling russia’s war” Campaign – this week, we continued to call on the Australian Government to close the sanctions loophole and ban the import of Russian crude oil, including the Russian crude that is refined in third countries and is imported by Australia as jet and vehicle fuel. … [Read more...]

Right now, 221 Ukrainian political prisoners are being held in occupied Crimea – 133 of them Crimean Tatars. Political prisoners have been targeted by russia for practicing their faith, speaking out against the war, defending human rights, or simply being Ukrainian. Your letter can be a lifeline. A few heartfelt words can remind someone unjustly imprisoned that … [Read more...]

With sadness we mark one year since the sudden passing of Stefan Romaniw OAM, our beloved community leader, brother, and friend (1955 - 2024). In advocacy for Ukraine and cultural preservation – Stefan was a titan. He was an admired role model and mentor to so many in Australia and around the world. The AFUO Board extends our love and appreciation to Stefan’s … [Read more...]