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Visa free to Ukraine! Great news for Australia

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The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations welcomes the wonderful news, that Australians have been granted a visa free regime to travel to Ukraine. President Zelensky signed the decree on 21.7.2020. The AFUO together with our Ukrainian Embassy in Canberra, the Australian Embassy in Kyiv and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ukraine have advocated for this important … [Read more...]

STATEMENT: The Rule of Law in Ukraine Must be Upheld and Defended

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Due to recent events in Ukraine, there is growing concern among the international political community, as well as foreign investors, over the lack of independence in the justice system and over corruptibility of justices. The laws are there to protect all citizens. The same principles apply in Australia and in any other democratic country. Any abuse of the law, using it … [Read more...]

New possibilities for a visa free trip to Ukraine from Australia

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June 5, 2020 MEDIA RELEASE   UKRAINE IS READY TO NEGOTIATE A LIBERALISATION OF  THE VISA REGIME WITH AUSTRALIA – AFUO WELCOMES THE INITIATIVE AND CALLS ON UKRAINE TO TAKE THE LEAD   The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Ukraine’s decision  to consider the liberalisation of its visa regime for tourists from Australia New Zealand , China and … [Read more...]

SINGING RUSSIAN SONGS UNDER THE  HAMMER AND SICKLE SYMBOL IS  INSENSITIVE AND UNACCEPTABLE IN AUSTRALIA

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May 25, 2020 MEDIA RELEASE SINGING RUSSIAN SONGS UNDER THE  HAMMER AND SICKLE SYMBOL IS  INSENSITIVE AND UNACCEPTABLE IN AUSTRALIA – CAN’T USE THE BLOKEY, MULTICULTURAL ARGUMENT FOR THIS Promoting cultural diversity in Australia is positive and something we all share.  The ABC Australia  Story and the  Dustyesky Choir  being promoted tonight on the ABC  have got  it wrong … [Read more...]

Second Stage Funding Report: Ukraine Crisis Appeal

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This report includes an update on the second stage of funding of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. The outline includes: Executive Summary Ongoing challenges of the project Successes and project prospects Priorities identified by Caritas Update on beneficiaries and benefits provided Videos from specific beneficiaries How you can help CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE … [Read more...]

День Вишиванки

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  До Членів CУОA До Української спільноти в Aвстралії Всесвітній День Вишиванки, який проводиться щороку 3-го четверга травня, цього року відбуватиметься 21 травня під гаслом “День Вишиванки – День Родоводу “.. Управа Союзу Українських Організацій Австралії (СУОА) закликає підримати запрошення Оргкомітету Всесвітнього Дня Вишиванки і Посольства України в … [Read more...]

AFUO COVID-19 Task Force Update #1

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Since its formation, the AFUO COVID-19 Task Force has met twice to discuss how to best service the Ukrainian Community in Australia during this time, on 20 and 25 March. Their next meeting is on 1 April. The group was formed to provide a central place for our community leaders to discuss best practices and share information on how to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions and keep … [Read more...]

A message from our Co-Chair & resources in Ukrainian about COVID-19

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Here in the message in Ukrainian: Here is the message in English:  Here are also some useful resources in Ukrainian: SBS UKRAINIAN RADIO CLIPS: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/ukrainian/audio/sbs-stay-informed-on-coronavirus A graphic created by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, explaining prevention measures: If you're looking … [Read more...]

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