The AFUO was delighted to be at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra today to see our co-chair Kateryna Argyrou and Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko reflect on the last two years of Ukraine’s existential fight. Marking two years since russia’s full-scale invasion commenced, Kateryna and the Ambassador offered strong and complementary visions … [Read more...]

There is less than a month to go before Australian audiences get a chance to see Ukraine’s legendary DakhaBrakha in Adelaide and Melbourne. This year will be the third time that they perform at WOMADelaide and the first time ever in Melbourne. Since their last Australian tour in 2016 when they performed at WOMADelaide and the Port Fairy Folk Festival, they have … [Read more...]

Watch this powerful video to see how lives are being saved in Ukraine by mobile ultrasounds donated by the Ukraine Crisis Appeal and a mobile Fuji X-ray unit donated by Dr Andrew Dobrotwir.  The medical equipment is being put to good use in hospitals close to the frontline in Ukraine.   Mobile ultrasounds are particularly valuable, as they don't require … [Read more...]

In this moving video message, our nation’s most senior current and former political leaders (plus an international statesman!) condemn the russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and pay tribute to the immense courage of the Ukrainian people.  Thank you Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, Simon Birmingham (Shadow Defence … [Read more...]

Thousands of Australian-Ukrainians will this week join a global campaign to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2024 (details below). Rallies will be held in all Australian capital cities and over 400 cities around the world to honour the victims of Russia’s brutal war, salute the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people, … [Read more...]

Displaced Ukrainians on a three year visa stay are facing high levels of stress and anxiety about their status as the end of their visa period approaches Pathways to permanent residency for displaced Ukrainians are unclear and problematic Many displaced Ukrainians in Australia are highly educated, but face obstacles applying for alternative visas due to age limits, … [Read more...]

On 24 February 2024, let the world know that you Stand With Ukraine! All around the world, and in capital cities around Australia, 24 February will be marked by rallies and events to support Ukraine. We will remember the innocent civilian lives lost to this barbaric russian war and the brave defenders who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  We will honour … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) thanks the Albanese Government for today’s commitment of $50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine. The International Fund for Ukraine receives contributions from international partners to provide military equipment to Ukraine, and is administered by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. We are … [Read more...]

The searing experience of being forced to flee their homeland in search of safety, freedom and opportunities - most recently as a result of the brutal full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine - is the central theme behind an exhibition featuring Ukrainian contemporary artworks at the Billich Art Gallery, Sydney, between Sunday 18 - Thursday 22 February. The Emigrants and … [Read more...]

A national survey conducted in early February 2024 provides fresh insight into the depth of Australian opposition towards Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the rising number of Australians who believe the Federal Government should do more to support Ukraine as it approaches the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. An overwhelming proportion of Australians (82%) … [Read more...]