russian disinformation isn’t just about Ukraine – it’s shaping debates in the US, Europe, Southeast Asia and Australia. With trust in democracy under strain, how do we build resilience? Join us for a powerful discussion organised by the United States Studies Centre exploring: Speakers: Thursday, 16 Oct, 6:00pm – 7:30pm The Michael Spence Building, … [Read more...]

An exciting new art exhibition is coming to Sydney! UKR-DNA – Ukrainian DNA Maru Jarockyj, Melbourne Ukrainian community leader & Director of the Ukrainian Museum of Australia, brings her bold, colourful works – fusing Ukrainian heritage with modernist + neo-cubist influences – to Sydney next week. Each piece is a vibrant reflection of identity, heritage … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Vadym Granovskiy on an incredible Ukrainian Coffee Diplomacy Tour! The Flat Red – Vadym’s unique coffee creation – inspired and connected audiences at live appearances in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne, with national media coverage on ABC News Breakfast. Canberra – hosted by the Ukrainian and Austrian Embassies at the Canberra Museum & Gallery, … [Read more...]

The Australia-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (AUCC) hosted “Resilient Partnerships” business forum at the 14th World Chambers Congress with the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia and the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry – uniting business, political and community leaders. On Sept 4, Ukrainian and Australian stakeholders from … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian Women’s Association Australia – Lesya Ukrainka Branch, Geelong with support from Ukraine Crisis Appeal proudly funded the Wings of Hope – Songs of the Kookaburra summer camp in Lviv; a 10 day camping experience for the children of fallen, missing and captured Ukrainian soldiers. The organisers perfectly summed up their experiences when they started: ”These … [Read more...]

Kateryna Argyrou holds productive meeting with Governor of New South Wales HE Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC, in her capacity as Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney and Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations. Their discussion covered a wide variety of topics including military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, our community’s work in Australia, and … [Read more...]

Order of Merit of the President of Ukraine awarded to Sydney community member Victor Kovalenko, Olympic gold medalist and Australia’s most celebrated sailing coach. The AFUO extends its heartfelt congratulations on the very well-deserved recognition of Mr Kovalenko for his dedication, legendary coaching and mentoring of sailing athletes, and service to both Ukraine … [Read more...]

The AFUO thanks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and government leaders who stood with Ukraine and our community on Independence Day “Australia may be half a world away from Ukraine, but we continue to admire the courage of the Ukrainian people, and recognise that in defending their home, they are … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) acknowledges the Australian Government for its continued efforts to constrain Russia’s oil revenues, including yesterday’s announcement of further sanctions on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” and a reduction of the oil price cap. However, the AFUO stresses that unless all loopholes are closed, Russia will keep … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations congratulates AFUO Humanitarian Aid Director & Ukraine Crisis Appeal Director Darka Senko, for her unwavering, dedicated work which has been recognised by the Order of St Panteleimon. Through Ms Senko’s humanitarian leadership, the AFUO has raised over $20 million through the Ukraine Crisis Appeal to provide … [Read more...]