The peak body for Australian Ukrainians has welcomed the Government announcing arrangements for recently arrived Ukrainians to transition to a 786 visa, which will be valid for three years and allow people to work, study and access Medicare. ‘The Government’s plan reflects discussions with the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) over the past months that … [Read more...]
Calls for the Russian Ambassador to Australia and diplomats to be expelled & visas suspended
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), the national body representing Australian-Ukrainians, has written to the Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Marise Payne calling for the expulsion of the Russian Ambassador to Australia and all Russian diplomats; and the immediate suspension of tourist, investment and family visas to Russian and Belarusian nationals, to … [Read more...]
Australian-Ukrainian community joins international calls to expel Russia from the United Nations
At a rally outside the United Nations office in Canberra on Thursday 7 April, the Australian-Ukrainian community joined international calls for Russia to be expelled from the United Nations, following revelations of looting, pillage, rape, torture and massacres of unarmed civilians during the Russian withdrawal from the towns and cities around Kyiv. Later that day, the … [Read more...]
The time to act is now – Russia’s war in Ukraine is genocide
As horrifying scenes of mass graves, torture, murder and rape have been discovered in Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel following the retreat of Russian armed forces, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has joined calls for the international community, including Australia, to condemn the killings as genocide; document the evidence; and show renewed … [Read more...]
Australian-Ukrainian volunteer group successfully builds medical supply chain into war-torn Ukraine and prepares for next airlift
In just one month, members of the Ukrainian community in Australia have obtained from Australian companies 90 pallets of urgently needed surgical, ICU and general medical supplies; organised the first airlift of these supplies through London; and are having them delivered directly into key Ukrainian war zone areas such as Kyiv and Kharkiv. ‘This is a fast-moving … [Read more...]
Support the defenders of Ukraine’s freedom – #UniteWithUkraine
One of the top priorities for the Ukrainian Government is to secure more aid for the volunteer-based Territorial Defence Forces, who have been critical in supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine and assisting with emergency measures, such as protecting public infrastructure and checkpoints, maintaining security, and assisting with combat operations. The Ukrainian World Congress … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Australian Parliament
Original Post: Speech by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Australian Parliament — Official website of the President of Ukraine Distinguished Mr. Prime Minister! Dear Mr. Speaker of the House of Representatives! Dear Mr. President of the Senate! Dear leader of the opposition! Ladies and gentlemen, members of the government, … [Read more...]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Australian Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address a joint sitting of Australia's parliament on Thursday evening, 31 March, at 5:30pm AEDT. His address will follow speeches to several governments in the past few weeks, including to the United States, the United Kingdom and members of the European Union, where President Zelenskyy has stressed the importance of maintaining … [Read more...]
New Ukrainian Ambassador-designate arrives in Australia
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) warmly welcomes the arrival to Australia tonight of the new head of mission-designate for Ukraine - Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko. Mr Myroshnychenko has over 20 years’ experience in strategic communications and government relations, working with the Ukrainian government, NGOs and Ukrainian clients in Washington, London, … [Read more...]
Australian Ukrainian community responds to President Zelensky’s call to rally for Ukraine one month after invasion
The local Australian-Ukrainian community will be hitting the streets over the next few days to support the call by the Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky to show their suport for Ukraine, one month after Russia’s brutal invasion of their homeland. ‘Come from your offices, your homes, your schools and universities. Come in the name of peace. Come with Ukrainian symbols to … [Read more...]
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