The AFUO congratulates Dr Michael Lawriwsky on being awarded the Order of Merit of Ukraine by the President of Ukraine. УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №68/2026 — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: www.president.gov.ua/documents/682026-58117 A long-time member of the Melbourne Ukrainian community, this high honour recognises Dr Lawriwsky’s outstanding … [Read more...]

Ranked No 13 at the start of 2026, Elina won the Auckland WTA title, entered the Australian Open at No 12, and powered her way into her first Australian Open semi-final. She is now ranked No 10 in the world. Elina completed this extraordinary comeback after maternity leave and time away from the tour. She has demonstrated unmatched strength, focus and … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has formally written to Wesfarmers and Woolworths, the owners of major retailers, including Officeworks, Kmart Australia, and BIG W over world maps that incorrectly label Crimea as a “disputed region.” Big W and K Mart have since withdrawn the maps from sale. Officeworks has not. Crimea is internationally … [Read more...]

Winter is being used as a weapon. Due to russian missile and drone attacks, most Kyiv districts are without running water. Thousands of residential buildings have no heating or power. Over 80% of Ukraine’s thermal power plants have been destroyed. There is not a single power station in the country that has not been attacked. It is a calculated assault on life itself – … [Read more...]

Registration Now Open! 🗓 Sunday 1 February, 2026, online⏰ 3:00pm (Kyiv time) / 12:00am (AEDT)🗣️ Language: Ukrainian with English interpretation📍 Register here Hosted by the Ukrainian World Congress, the discussion will cover russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children, accountability for the perpetrators, and practical ways global communities can increase pressure … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisation (AFUO) Chair Kateryna joined 2CC Canberra to raise awareness of Ukraine’s deepening energy crisis, as russia continues  relentless attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Speaking after a recent visit to Ukraine, Kateryna shared the personal toll of the war on her family. Her mother was injured and her … [Read more...]

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has defeated another russian player, Mirra Andreeva, powering her way into the Australian Open quarter finals. Following the match, Andreeva was met with boos and did not attempt a handshake. Elina, like most Ukrainian athletes, maintains a clear and principled stance: no handshakes with russian or belarussian players while russia … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) gives heartfelt thanks to Australia for the home it has provided to generations of Ukrainians. This is a country where the Australian-Ukrainian community has been able to build new lives, share our culture, and pass our traditions on to future generations. We are deeply grateful to the Australian people for their … [Read more...]

Ahead of Australia Day, the AFUO was proud to secure a national media interview for the Pudlo family – displaced Ukrainians who came to Australia seeking safety for their children after russia’s full-scale invasion. Featured in the Sunday Telegraph today and syndicated nationally, Olha Pudlo shared her family’s journey from daily russian bombings in Ukraine to building a … [Read more...]

AFUO welcomes Albanese Government support as Chair reports from Ukraine visit and launches “Warmth for Ukraine” fundraising campaign  Ms Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a further $10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which will help to provide … [Read more...]