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...]

Congratulations to the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. (UCQ) for an action-packed month of festivals, awards and advocacy! The Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026 - attended by thousands and widely covered in the media - showcased Ukrainian culture, delicious food, a fantastic line-up of live music and performances, and even featured a video message from the … [Read more...]

From a screening in the Parliament of NSW to warmth for animals in Ukraine Earlier this year, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ and Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations were proud to support a special screening of “Animals in War”, hosted by Steve Kamper MP at the Parliament of NSW - bringing together Australian, Ukrainian and international representatives to … [Read more...]

З Днем Батька! The AFUO wishes all fathers, grandfathers and those who have stepped into the role of a father a very happy Father's Day! To the fathers here in our Ukrainian-Australian community – thank you for keeping our traditions, language, and culture alive in your homes, and for passing on to your children what it means to be Ukrainian. Thank you for protecting, … [Read more...]

Joining guests from Victoria's diverse multicultural communities, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was proudly represented by Board member Chrestyna Kmetj and Teresa Lachowicz, Ukraine Aid Coordinator, alongside Eugene Hawryszko, President of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV), and Olga Hawryszko. A sincere thank you to Michael Galea … [Read more...]

Ukraine Crisis Appeal’s Container #6 is packed and ready to begin its journey to Ukraine, filled with vital medical, rehabilitation and humanitarian aid for communities and medical facilities affected by the war. A huge and heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Andrei Kostka • Chris Hrynevich • Daniel Wenhrynowycz • Danylko Denley • Helena Denley • Ivan Semciw … [Read more...]

The AFUO extends its sincerest thank you and congratulations to all Ukrainian-Australian state councils/hromadas, community organisations, coordinating committees and attendees for an incredible week of Independence Day celebrations to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s restored independence on 24 August 2026. Events included the vibrant Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026; concerts … [Read more...]

It is with heavy hearts that the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) mourns the reported loss of "Mozzie," an Australian volunteer and combat medic who served with Med Team Alpha in Ukraine's International Legion. Though not Ukrainian himself, he felt compelled to put his skills and experience to use in defence of Ukraine and its people against … [Read more...]

Thank you to The Australian for sharing Lieutenant Viktoriia "Malvina" Savkiv's story today. In the feature, Viktoriia talks about losing friends, losing her youth, and why she keeps returning to the front line - “Unfortunately, Ukraine has an aggressor neighbour, the russian federation, that decided to take from Ukrainians the ability and the right to have a peaceful, … [Read more...]