In this moving video message, our nation’s most senior current and former political leaders (plus an international statesman!) condemn the russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine and pay tribute to the immense courage of the Ukrainian people.  Thank you Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton, Simon Birmingham (Shadow Defence … [Read more...]

Thousands of Australian-Ukrainians will this week join a global campaign to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2024 (details below). Rallies will be held in all Australian capital cities and over 400 cities around the world to honour the victims of Russia’s brutal war, salute the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people, … [Read more...]

Displaced Ukrainians on a three year visa stay are facing high levels of stress and anxiety about their status as the end of their visa period approaches Pathways to permanent residency for displaced Ukrainians are unclear and problematic Many displaced Ukrainians in Australia are highly educated, but face obstacles applying for alternative visas due to age limits, … [Read more...]

On 24 February 2024, let the world know that you Stand With Ukraine! All around the world, and in capital cities around Australia, 24 February will be marked by rallies and events to support Ukraine. We will remember the innocent civilian lives lost to this barbaric russian war and the brave defenders who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  We will honour … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) thanks the Albanese Government for today’s commitment of $50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine. The International Fund for Ukraine receives contributions from international partners to provide military equipment to Ukraine, and is administered by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. We are … [Read more...]

The searing experience of being forced to flee their homeland in search of safety, freedom and opportunities - most recently as a result of the brutal full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine - is the central theme behind an exhibition featuring Ukrainian contemporary artworks at the Billich Art Gallery, Sydney, between Sunday 18 - Thursday 22 February. The Emigrants and … [Read more...]

A national survey conducted in early February 2024 provides fresh insight into the depth of Australian opposition towards Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the rising number of Australians who believe the Federal Government should do more to support Ukraine as it approaches the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. An overwhelming proportion of Australians (82%) … [Read more...]

Learn more about how Ukraine has continued to move towards a modern economy, notwithstanding the challenges presented by the full-scale russian invasion. In this in-person and online event, hear Roman Waschuk, Business Ombudsman in Ukraine and a former Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine, discuss the topic: “Ukraine: A Rebounding Economy Under Fire” Date: Tuesday 13 … [Read more...]

The death of 33 year old Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov on the Ukrainian frontline last month is yet another reminder of the senseless destruction and devastation russia is wreaking on the Ukrainian people.  It follows the killing of writer Victoria Amelina from a cruise missile attack on a pizza shop in Kramatorsk last year; the probable torture and murder of … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes Dr Rudi Myhovych, neurologist and president of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU), to Australia! Rudi will be holding meetings with the community, the AFUO Medical Aid Committee, government, medical companies, hospitals and the media to discuss how Australia can help Ukraine address its ongoing, critical medical … [Read more...]