GANNA, multi-talented Ukrainian jazz singer and composer, to enchant audiences in Sydney and Melbourne this January - tickets on sale now!  Sydney: ACO on the Pier, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney Festival 2025 (appearing with guitarist Tal Arditi)  7:30pm Friday 10 January & 6:00pm Sunday 12 January  https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/ganna  … [Read more...]

Join celebrations around Australia to welcome Ukrainian New Year - Malanka! Dance the night away to lively Ukrainian music, indulge in delicious Ukrainian food, and be entertained by festive Ukrainian traditions centred on generosity, hospitality and ancient rituals! Here’s where you can join your local Malanka! SAAdelaide: Association of Ukrainians in SA … [Read more...]

As 2024 closes, we reflect on the incredible strength and unity of our community. Together, we have shown resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and sovereignty. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our community members around the country for their ongoing advocacy, fundraising, and support - both for Ukraine and for our local … [Read more...]

Dearest friends, the AFUO sends our sincerest Seasons’ Greetings and best wishes to all for the coming bright Christmas and New Year! The holiday of Christmas is special for every family, as there is not and will never be a more magnificent event in the history of mankind than the birth of Jesus Christ! This day also symbolises the birth of new hopes, dreams, truth, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is devastated to learn about the capture of Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, by russian forces whilst he was helping to defend Ukraine. The distressing footage - which shows Oscar being interrogated and hit by his russian-speaking captor - is a stab in the heart for any Australian-Ukrainian.  Our … [Read more...]

In early December 2024, a national delegation from the AFUO and state-based hromada organisations met with representatives from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to discuss progress of the transition to 851 Resolution of Status (RoS) visas for holders of 786 Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) visas. The DHA reported that as at 4 December 2024: The DHA … [Read more...]

Comments on the visit of the Australian Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny Wong toUkraine and re-opening of the Australian Embassy in Kyiv From Kateryna Argyrou, Co-Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) warmly welcomes the visit to Kyiv of Australian Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny … [Read more...]

Three Australians - Benjamin and Neil Webster, and Ivan Semciw - recently completed a 3,000km humanitarian mission with the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA), delivering 2 x $60,000 ambulances, stocked with vital medical supplies to Ukraine. Through AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal partnering with Medical Life Lines Ukraine, they were able to join a convoy transporting … [Read more...]

We’re thrilled to announce that the author of Lord of Luxury, pseudonym Robbie Jeffs, has generously donated $25,000, along with 100% of further royalties, to the AFUO’s #FutureUkraine fund!  “The pen is mightier than the sword. If only that were true,” Robbie Jeffs says. “I’ve watched with abhorrence what russia is doing to Ukraine. And with admiration and … [Read more...]

Be Their Santa: Gifting hope & care to Ukrainian children who have lost their fathers - defenders of Ukraine This year, the AFUO’s Future Ukraine is launching a Christmas fundraiser Be Their Santa to grant 5 Ukrainian children who have tragically lost their fathers - brave defenders of Ukraine - their Christmas wishes. Meet Mykola, a bright and brave 3 year old boy … [Read more...]