The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is proud to share “Fostering Youth Health Through Tennis” – collaborative initiative with the Marta Kostyuk Foundation and the AFUO’s Future Ukraine This partnership supports youth tennis programs in Ukraine and helps build access to sport, confidence, and opportunity where they matter most. I n this … [Read more...]

Applications are now open for Translate Ukraine 2026, a program of the Ukrainian Book Institute supporting translations of Ukrainian literature into other languages. 🗓 Deadline: 9 February 2026 The program reimburses foreign publishers for part of the costs of translation and publication. It has run successfully since 2020 with support from the State Budget of … [Read more...]

Across Australia, communities marked 22 January with unity chains, vigils and rallies from Melbourne and Sydney to Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Hobart and beyond. As well as remembrance of the 1919 Act of Unification, these gatherings showed the strength of the Ukrainian people – united across borders, generations and cities as Ukraine continues to defend its … [Read more...]

The AFUO congratulates Dr Michael Lawriwsky on being awarded the Order of Merit of Ukraine by the President of Ukraine. УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №68/2026 — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України: www.president.gov.ua/documents/682026-58117 A long-time member of the Melbourne Ukrainian community, this high honour recognises Dr Lawriwsky’s outstanding … [Read more...]

Ranked No 13 at the start of 2026, Elina won the Auckland WTA title, entered the Australian Open at No 12, and powered her way into her first Australian Open semi-final. She is now ranked No 10 in the world. Elina completed this extraordinary comeback after maternity leave and time away from the tour. She has demonstrated unmatched strength, focus and … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has formally written to Wesfarmers and Woolworths, the owners of major retailers, including Officeworks, Kmart Australia, and BIG W over world maps that incorrectly label Crimea as a “disputed region.” Big W and K Mart have since withdrawn the maps from sale. Officeworks has not. Crimea is internationally … [Read more...]

Winter is being used as a weapon. Due to russian missile and drone attacks, most Kyiv districts are without running water. Thousands of residential buildings have no heating or power. Over 80% of Ukraine’s thermal power plants have been destroyed. There is not a single power station in the country that has not been attacked. It is a calculated assault on life itself – … [Read more...]

Registration Now Open! 🗓 Sunday 1 February, 2026, online⏰ 3:00pm (Kyiv time) / 12:00am (AEDT)🗣️ Language: Ukrainian with English interpretation📍 Register here Hosted by the Ukrainian World Congress, the discussion will cover russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children, accountability for the perpetrators, and practical ways global communities can increase pressure … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisation (AFUO) Chair Kateryna joined 2CC Canberra to raise awareness of Ukraine’s deepening energy crisis, as russia continues  relentless attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Speaking after a recent visit to Ukraine, Kateryna shared the personal toll of the war on her family. Her mother was injured and her … [Read more...]

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has defeated another russian player, Mirra Andreeva, powering her way into the Australian Open quarter finals. Following the match, Andreeva was met with boos and did not attempt a handshake. Elina, like most Ukrainian athletes, maintains a clear and principled stance: no handshakes with russian or belarussian players while russia … [Read more...]