Around the country, the Ukrainian-Australian community has remembered and honoured the life of Stefan Romaniw OAM. 💔 In Melbourne, the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria held a remembrance night on Friday 28 June, where stories were shared about Stefan, Ukrainian Catholic & Ukrainian Orthodox priests said special prayers, and everyone joined together to sing … [Read more...]

Kateryna Argyrou, co-chair of the AFUO, will appear before the Senate Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee tomorrow as it holds the first public hearings into Australia’s support for Ukraine. The AFUO was proud to make a submission to the Committee's important work, and gratified to see such a strong response from so many members … [Read more...]

A State Funeral Service to honour the life of our tireless and fearless Ukrainian patriot and advocate ✝Stefan Romaniw OAM will be held at 10 am on Friday, 12 July at the Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in North Melbourne.  Ticket registrations are not required to attend the State Funeral Service. The service will be live streamed. A link to … [Read more...]

As a way to commemorate and share our memories of our much admired community leader, Stefan Romaniw OAM, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has established an online memorial board, open to all who would like to make a contribution. We invite you to express your condolences, tell your story about your special memory of Stefan, and share your … [Read more...]

It is with profound sadness, shock and grief that the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) have announced the sudden passing of a titan in the Ukrainian-Australian and global diaspora — Stefan Romaniw OAM, Co-Chair of the AFUO and First Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC). On his way home to Australia two days ago, after … [Read more...]

June 26 marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. This day is especially important to Ukraine and all of Ukraine’s supporters, as the russian invasion and occupation has inflicted horrifying terror and torture on innocent defenders and civilians. The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) published new findings in March 2024, … [Read more...]

In October 2023, Australian journalist Chris Uhlmann travelled to Ukraine to film the documentary ‘Forged in Fire’, which was shown on Nine Australia late last year.  The documentary featured an interview with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has been released in full this month by the producers of the documentary, Screencraft.  In the interview President … [Read more...]

Listen to Dr Michael Lawriwsky explain how Russia’s propaganda narrative has shaped Western perceptions of its war on Ukraine. In a webinar hosted in mid-May 2024 by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Victoria, Dr Lawriwsky explores Russia’s propaganda narratives in the 2014-2021 period; how they faltered following the full-scale invasion; and how we … [Read more...]

Status updates and sentiments from the frontline reach our shores through heartfelt letters, touching videos, and messages to loved ones in the Australian Ukrainian community. Our brave defenders express their gratitude for our support, stressing how vital Australians and the diaspora are in Ukraine's struggle. A recent letter received by a Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ … [Read more...]

On World Refugee Day (20 June) we honour and celebrate all people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape war or persecution, and acknowledge within our community the thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have lived this heart-breaking experience.  Russia’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion forced millions of innocent people to flee their homes in … [Read more...]