The Association of Ukrainians in Geelong proudly display their cultural identity with a magnificent mural painted on the exterior of the Geelong Ukrainian community hall!   The stunning mural - now the subject of a stirring video - serves to remind people that the community’s love for Ukrainian culture, tradition and values remains stronger than ever, particularly as Ukraine … [Read more...]

You can watch Yevhen cook borsch with Adam while discussing Ukraine and Ukrainian cuisine on Wednesday 13 March 2024 @ 7pm AEDT on SBS Food (Ch.33). The famous young chef, who visited Australia last year, was instrumental in having Ukrainian borsch placed on UNESCO’s list of “intangible cultural heritage''. Bravo Yevhen for showing the world that Ukraine and its food … [Read more...]

The devastating, searing documentary 20 Days in Mariupol has won best documentary Oscar at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Directed by Mstyslav Chernov, an Associated Press (AP) Ukrainian journalist, the documentary captures the brutal russian invasion of Mariupol - mass graves, ruined buildings, dying children, the bombing of a maternity hospital. Whilst … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has joined supporters of Ukraine around the world to voice its profound disappointment at comments from Pope Francis that Ukraine should have ‘the courage of the white flag’ and begin negotiations to end the war Russia has been waging against Ukraine. AFUO Co-chair Stefan Romaniw OAM said today “We are deeply … [Read more...]

On Saturday 16 March 2024, join the Australian Ukrainian community and many supporters of Ukraine at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney to celebrate UkiFest 2024! UkiFest 2024 will feature delicious Ukrainian food, lively folk dancing, soulful Ukrainian music, multicultural performances, kids’ activities, cultural stalls, beer garden and various exhibits. After … [Read more...]

The AFUO warmly thanks the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne for their generous donation of $150,000 to help Ukrainians displaced by russia’s full-scale invasion.  The funds were raised through a special Advent Appeal launched by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.  Archbishop Comensoli witnessed the brutal impact of russia’s war when he visited Lviv, Kyiv, … [Read more...]

To wrap up its week of advocacy in Canberra, AFUO co-chair Stefan Romaniw OAM appeared at Parliament House last Friday before the Defence Sub-committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. Stefan made the case for creative, proactive and ambitious military aid for Ukraine, and spoke alongside Dr Alex Bristow, Dr Malcolm Davies, and … [Read more...]

In this video, the 80th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces proudly thanks Australia’s Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles for the drone he personally signed a few months ago, which is now in their hands - ready to save lives. The AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal (DUA) provided the surveillance drone to the Deputy PM late last year to sign at a community … [Read more...]

In a strong week of advocacy, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) held a series of meetings with ministers, shadow ministers, crossbenchers, and many others in the Federal Parliament on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Four key asks were at the heart of these conversations: The AFUO will continue to … [Read more...]

Over 3,500 supporters of Ukraine gathered around Australia to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2024 and call for more military aid to help the country defend democracy, independence and the rules-based order.  Events were held in over 1,000 cities around the world and in all Australian capital cities, including … [Read more...]