In early March 2024, former Federal MP Michael Danby visited Ukraine in a visit coordinated by the AFUO, led by co-chair Stefan Romaniw. Mr Danby met with military and government committees to strategise joint efforts for Ukraine’s victory. Thank you to Serhiy Kasyanchuk, UWC Mission to Ukraine Director, and Julian Knysh, Australian-Ukrainian journalist and filmmaker, for … [Read more...]

Members of the Friends of Ukraine Canberra-Queanbeyan were invited to attend the ACT Legislative Assembly by the ACT Attorney-General, Shane Rattenbury last Thursday 11th April 2024. Delivering a powerful speech supporting Ukraine, a memorable quote from Mr Rattenbury resonated with the crowd. “Democracy is not a spectator sport. We must all support Ukraine's fight,” he … [Read more...]

Ukraine is the most heavily landmined place on earth. It is estimated around 30% of Ukraine’s territory is contaminated with mines and unexploded ordinances. Up to 6 million civilians have been endangered, with civilians accounting for 85% of landmine deaths. That's why we're starting a fundraising campaign to provide land demining equipment for Ukraine. Land … [Read more...]

💙💛 Hopak in the Park 2024 - what an incredible day of vibrant performances, showcasing our rich Ukrainian culture, music & dance! Congratulations to all the amazing dancers and performers, hailing from all over Australia: Roztiazhka Ukrainian Cossack Dancers (Perth), Zahrava Ukrainian Youth Association Dance Ensemble (Sydney), Volya Ukrainian Cossack Dancers … [Read more...]

Join this fascinating hybrid webinar event at 6:00pm AEST Wednesday May 15 to hear Dr Michael Lawriwsky explore how Russia’s propaganda narrative has shaped Western perceptions of its war on Ukraine. Hosted by the AIIA (Australian Institute of International Affairs) Victoria, Dr Michael Lawriwsky will explore Russia’s propaganda narrative in the 2014-2021 period, how these … [Read more...]

As reported in the media today, a letter signed by a powerful group of Australians has been sent to the Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, to urge the federal government to take action on diverting more than AU$9 billion in russian assets held in Australia to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. The Supporters of Ukraine Network (SUN) considers that Australia should join other … [Read more...]

The AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA) and Rotary Donations in Kind have successfully delivered their first 40 foot container of medical and humanitarian aid to the Rotary warehouse in Lviv, and are now distributing the aid to where the need is greatest!  Hospitals, general medical and palliative care facilities, civilians and local charities will all benefit … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemns Town of Port Hedland Councillor Adrian McRae for his sickening support of Vladimir Putin and calls on the Town’s council to sanction him for his behaviour “Adrian McRae has shown a shocking lack of judgment by offering his support for Putin’s recent sham election,” said Stefan Romaniw OAM, co-chair of the … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) rejects outright the Kremlin’s efforts to link Ukraine to the Moscow concert hall terror attack. ISIS quickly claimed responsibility for the attack and published shocking videos online as evidence. Despite this, Putin has been seeking to blame Ukraine, with social-media accounts controlled by the FSB, Russia’s … [Read more...]

Over the weekend, for the first time our Ukrainian Catholic community members celebrated Easter in line with the Gregorian calendar. The spirit at our churches was one of hope. We prayed, like we do every day - for our brothers and sisters, for our mothers and fathers, for our friends and defenders, and for our homeland. Easter reminds us that in faith and unity, we will … [Read more...]