On this special milestone, we honour the journey of the Ukrainian Women's Association Australia (UWAA), founded on 13 September 1949 in Cowra. The UWAA emerged from the Cowra Migrant Holding Centre in NSW, where Ukrainian women came together to support each other and preserve their rich culture. Joining the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organisations in 1951, the … [Read more...]

UKRAINE NEEDS AMBULANCES  Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi! 💚💛💚💛 WOMBAT CONVOY – Ukraine Before Me! The AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal announces the successful delivery of another 3 ambulances to Ukraine – at a cost of $96,082! In total, the September 2024 convoy comprised 8 ambulances and 16 drivers. This multi-national convoy included donors & … [Read more...]

7 Drones from 7 Cities - AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal “Community Drones” fundraiser raises $120,820!! The AFUO expresses our deepest congratulations to the team at Defend Ukraine Appeal and to all hromady who dedicated their time, effort, donations and organisation to facilitate the national panel tour and fundraising events featuring esteemed guests from Ukraine, Major … [Read more...]

Great story in the Sydney Morning Herald this week about Australian footballers with Ukrainian heritage who will join Ukraine's national rugby league team next month for the European qualifiers for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup!  These players, including soldiers serving in Ukraine, are uniting for an incredible cause - showing the world that Ukraine’s fighting spirit … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations’ (AFUO) Displaced Persons (DP) survey report has been finalised, providing our community as well as the Australian Government with critical data about displaced Ukrainians in Australia The survey results show that this is a cohort of motivated, industrious and educated people with the skills that Australia needs, who would … [Read more...]

Australian businessman and philanthropist David Seargeant has had a successful business relationship in Ukraine, and is now providing huge philanthropic support to the people of Ukraine. “My attachment to Ukraine began around twelve years ago when I met Slava, a highly intelligent, deep-thinking and insightful Ukrainian business executive with whom I established a lasting … [Read more...]

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...]