The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes and strongly endorses the report of the Senate inquiry into Australian support for Ukraine, which was released yesterday. We urge the Government to accept and adopt all the recommendations, which make solid, positive and timely suggestions about how to improve the impact of Australian support for … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is disappointed by comments on Ukraine made by Foreign Minister Penny Wong yesterday on ABC radio. “Only a few months ago, the Foreign Minister rightly condemned the ‘abhorrent’ Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv. She reiterated that … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian Museum of Australia is excited to welcome all to the opening of its new exhibition “Collection/Connection” this Sunday, 15 September, 12pm-3pm! Collection/Connection will see Australian artists of Ukrainian heritage Kiera Brew Kurec and Eva Heiky Olga Abbinga creatively respond to the museum’s collection and archives. The Ukrainian Museum of Australia … [Read more...]

Thank you to all who responded to the AFUO Displaced Persons (DP) survey between 24 July - 14 August — we had an excellent response from 1,949 adults (who are collectively responsible for 1,170 dependents). The survey has provided us with critical data about displaced Ukrainians in Australia: their visa types, education, qualifications, employment status, accommodation, … [Read more...]

The highly esteemed former military leader and strategist, Mick Ryan, AM, will be launching his new book “The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire” at an in-person and live stream event next Thursday at the Lowy Institute in Sydney at 12:30pm! In his new book, Mick argues that the soundness of military strategy and the nimbleness with which strategy can adapt … [Read more...]

Last weekend across Australia, the Australian-Ukrainian community stood united in rallies to demand action from the Australian Government and the international community to respond to the 2nd deadliest month of russian attacks Ukrainians since the start of the full-scale invasion. The #LetUkraineStrikeBack rallies urged the Australian Government to advocate for Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

Despite enormous challenges, Team Ukraine was able to shine at the 17th Summer Paralympic games, with 20 multiple medallists within its ranks, securing 7th place in the overall medal tally with 82 medals. “We [have] shown we are ready to fight,” said Ukrainian swimmer Danylo Chufarov before the Games, a double-silver and double-bronze medal winner who survived the siege of … [Read more...]

💔 Our hearts are broken by yesterday’s deadly russian missile attack on historic Lviv, which killed the whole family of Yaroslav Bazylevych — his wife Evhenia (43) and three daughters Emilia (7), Daryna (18) and Yaryna (21). The heinous attack follows a week of intense russian missile strikes against cities across Ukraine such as Poltava, Kyiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Kryvih Rih, … [Read more...]

Established by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Charity draws attention to the invaluable role of charity, donating and volunteering. As a result of Ukrainians’ unity and immeasurable generosity to rush to the assistance of their countryfolk, charity has gained a new meaning since russia’s war on Ukraine. The international community has rushed to … [Read more...]

In a series of powerful speeches, media appearances and meetings, visiting Ukrainian war veteran and amputee 21-year-old Ruslana Danilkina showed the indomitable courage, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people.  In Australia for Ukraine's 33rd Independence Day commemorations, Ruslana attended Ukrainian Independence Day and rally events in Melbourne and … [Read more...]