The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a Defence Sub-committee to drive the community’s military aid campaign, which will include raising and providing funds for military aid to be delivered to the front line in Ukraine. Initial priorities will include supporting community members’ military aid requests for family and friends currently … [Read more...]

For the first time in world history, from 1 April 2023, an aggressor and state sponsor of terrorism will be President of the UN Security Council - responsible for maintaining international peace and security. A letter written by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemning Russia’s upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council, was hand-delivered … [Read more...]

The AFUO and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) assisted a visiting delegation of Ukrainian MPs to meet Victorian MPs, government and business leaders last week to deepen ties between the two countries, seek an increase in military, energy and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and to call for Australia's participation in Ukraine's post-war … [Read more...]

Today is the first anniversary of the liberation of the heroic city of Irpin, one of the crucial outposts that prevented the Russian occupiers from invading Kyiv in 2022. Until February 24, 2022, Irpin was a cosy and lovely suburb of the capital. It was comfortable, green, modern, and home to many happy families. In March 2022, Irpin hit the covers of the world’s … [Read more...]

22 year old Ukrainian European youth boxing champion, Maksym Galinichev has been killed whilst defending Ukraine in the Luhansk region. He volunteered for the Ukrainian army and leaves behind a three year old daughter. Vichnaya Pamyat to a Ukrainian hero.  Thank you to the hundreds in our community who wrote to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to strongly express … [Read more...]

The AFUO has launched an email campaign to urge the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support Ukraine and reject moves to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games. Go to this link to send your email: … [Read more...]

The AFUO International Committee for Medical Aid to Ukraine has proudly received and included in its latest shipment of medical aid to Ukraine donations of Fleetseats - a world leading two-person carry aid which can rescue and transport injured frontline soldiers or civilians. "We are honoured to be able to support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a working group to apply pressure on the Australian Olympic Committee to support the banning of russian and belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Working closely with the Ukrainian World Congress and representatives of the Ukrainian Government, the initiative is part of a world-wide … [Read more...]

The launch of the Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group (AUPFG) in the same week as both Houses of Parliament passed motions condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has shown the strength and depth of Australia’s support for Ukraine. The launch on Tuesday 7 March 2023 was opened by Senator Penny Wong, Foreign Affairs Minister, and attended by Government MPs, … [Read more...]

The Association of Ukrainians in South Australia (AUSA) will be running Kobza Cafe, a boho ethnic-chic Ukrainian cafe selling artisan coffee, traditional Ukrainian soul food and Ukrainian merchandise at WOMADelaide – World Of Music Arts & Dance - an iconic internationally acclaimed Adelaide open-air festival which is expecting crowds of up to 40,000 this weekend 10-13 March … [Read more...]