Courtesy reminder: the commemoration on the first anniversary of the passing of Stefan Romaniw OAM will be preceded by a Panachyda at St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lidcombe following the 9.00AM Liturgy on Sunday 29 June. All are welcome to say a prayer for the soul of Stefan Romaniw — a tireless activist for Ukraine, and for the Ukrainian and Australian … [Read more...]

Write to the Government and your MP: https://standwithukraine.good.do/aus-stop-fueling-russias-war/message-local-mps/ Since russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Australia has: That means our petrol dollars have helped fund: For over a year, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has been urging action on this critical issue – … [Read more...]

Progress report 2-8 June Awarded medal – it’s an honour to receive a medal titled “Braveheart” awarded by the Commander of the Operational-Tactical Group “Kharkiv”, Colonel Viktor Solimchuk for our “active position, patriotism and assistance provided to the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the repulsion and deterrence of the armed aggression of the … [Read more...]

Terror in Ukraine as russia launches massive air attacks - damages St Sophia Cathedral and strikes a maternity hospital in Odesa. On June 10, russia launched more than 300 drones and missiles against Ukraine, striking cities across the country. In Kyiv, the precious and ancient UN World Heritage protected St Sophia Cathedral was damaged; in Odesa the strikes hit a … [Read more...]

CIMFA, a Swiss-based NGO, announced that its PTSD INFO app is now available in Ukrainian. A Ukrainian version of the PTSD INFO app was needed as many Ukrainians suffer from the condition. An article published in ‘The Lancet’ in 2024 showed that criteria for PTSD diagnosis were met by more than 50% of Ukrainian refugees. As of March 2025, the UNHCR had recorded 6,932,700 … [Read more...]

Victorian politician Michael Galea MP’s address to VIC Parliament on Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts in the wake of russia’s incessant attacks on civilians, following his recent trip to Ukraine. Mr Galea testifies to the destruction he saw in a suburban district just outside of Kyiv where only a few days prior a drone strike hit an apartment block, killing 13 civilians and … [Read more...]

Today, our hearts are with the brave people of Ukraine, who have endured yet another horrific night of terror.  In just one evening, russia fired 407 drones and 44 missiles across the country, striking cities including Kyiv, Chernihiv, Ternopil, Volyn, Lviv, Poltava, Sumy, Cherkasy, Khmelnytskyi, Donetsk and Lutsk. Kyiv was especially hard hit, with multiple … [Read more...]

AFUO Snapshot – Highlights from the Chair Kateryna Argyrou. Progress report 26 May–1 June. Lord Mayor’s Afternoon Tea – it was a privilege to attend an event at Sydney Town Hall for members and supporters of the Ukrainian Community. Highlights included speeches by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko , Ambassador of Ukraine, and Andrew … [Read more...]

Ukraine at the Crossroads: Insights by Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne, 17 June. Since russia’s full-scale, Ukraine has made extraordinary strides in mobilising the support of the international community–from strengthening security and defence capabilities to galvanising political support from international allies for wide-ranging … [Read more...]

Ukraine and russia have agreed to a major new prisoner exchange and the return of 12,000 fallen soldiers. Delegations met briefly on Monday June 2 in Istanbul — their second direct dialogue since March 2022. The first on May 16, where the original 1,000 for 1,000 POW exchange was brokered. Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed both sides will exchange seriously … [Read more...]