The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) commends the private Members’ motion which was moved today by Labor’s Mr Steve Georganas MP, and seconded by the Nationals’ Hon Dr David Gillespie MP, deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine and pledging continued Australian military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its people. Mr Georganas introduced the … [Read more...]

The AFUO thanks our state community organisations (hromady), member organisations, Ukrainian-Australians and all supporters of Ukraine for the powerful display of unity and determination we showed at events across Australia to mark 24 February 2022 – 365 days since the full-scale Russian invasion, 9 years of war against Ukraine. Streets, squares and city buildings came … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is aware that pro-Russia rallies will be held this Saturday, 4 March. The Ukrainian-Australian community will not be holding counter-protests or engaging with these activities. The organisers of these rallies are explicitly encouraging pro-Russian activists to bring their russian flags and “Z” symbols — Z being … [Read more...]

Landmark buildings around Australia turned blue and yellow to show their solidarity with Ukraine on 24 February 2023 – 1 year since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, 9 years of war against Ukraine. We thank the State Governments of Australia for standing strong and lighting the skies with the colours of freedom. … [Read more...]

The AFUO warmly welcomes the announcement made by the Australian Government on 24 February 2023, expressing solidarity with Ukraine and outlining additional military support and sanctions.  In the announcement, the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese said “This is a most sombre occasion for the people of Ukraine. One year on from Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified and unlawful … [Read more...]

365 days ago today, the life of every Australian-Ukrainian changed forever.  Russia’s war on Ukraine started 9 years ago in 2014 when Russian forces annexed Ukrainian Crimea and entered eastern Ukraine. But it was Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022 that upended any semblance of normal life in Ukraine.  The Ukrainian-Australian community responded … [Read more...]

Kyiv-based Olympic Ukrainian hammer thrower Iryna Klymets has arrived in Australia to compete at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Melbourne, leaving behind her war-torn country to remind the world that Ukraine and its sportspeople will not be defeated by the Russian war against Ukraine. Iryna has been living and training in Kyiv, but like other Ukrainians … [Read more...]

As 24 February 2023 approaches, the Ukrainian-Australian community will hold prayer vigils, rallies, and fundraisers around Australia to commemorate 365 days since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and 9 years of war against Ukraine. LOCATIONDATETIME/EVENT MELBOURNEFriday24 Feb 6:00pm Prayer Vigil, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 35 Canning St … [Read more...]

Today, we remember and honour the 107 Ukrainian human rights activists who were attacked and shot by security officers during the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity in 2014. The Revolution of Dignity arose from a large-scale wave of protests (Euromaidan) which erupted following the former President Yanukovych’s decision to reject the Parliament-approved decision to sign an … [Read more...]

Following requests from the Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations (AFUO) for more information about the recent Government decision to allow Ukrainians on a subclass 786 visa to apply for a further visa to remain in Australia, the Department of Home Affairs has released a Q&A for Ukrainian 786 visa holders. Ukrainians and their families who are in … [Read more...]