Dear Ukrainians and Australians, Today, we don't merely celebrate the independence of a nation; we pay tribute to the unyielding spirit of the Ukrainian people. We honour the courage, determination, and staunch resolve of Ukraine to chart its own course amidst devastating Russian aggression. In this harrowing battle for freedom, democracy, and life, we are buoyed by … [Read more...]

The AFUO is deeply saddened to learn that Colonel Sergiy Ilnytskyi, Captain of the Ukrainian National team at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, commander of the UDA “South” detachment in the 28th Brigade, and Kyiv City Council deputy, has been tragically killed while defending Ukraine in the Donbas region. Colonel Ilnytsky won Gold for Ukraine at the Invictus Games and our … [Read more...]

Tomorrow, people around the world will celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day. Australia, known for its multiculturalism and diversity, provides the perfect backdrop for us to showcase the depth of our culture, cuisine, traditions, and the values for which we stand. We encourage each of you to participate in a personal flash mob aimed at introducing your Australian friends to … [Read more...]

Дорогі українці. Напередодні святкування Дня Незалежності України CYOA звертається до вас з важливим посланням. Багато учасників із нашого українського ком'юніті вже народилися тут в Австралії, хтось переїхав сюди багато років тому, а хтось рятуючись від страшної війни зовсім недавно. Але всіх нас поєднує не лише національна приналежність, юридичні статуси та загальна … [Read more...]

Around Australia, the Ukrainian community will commemorate a bitter-sweet Ukrainian Independence Day on Thursday, 24 August (and over the following weekend) with street rallies, concerts, on-line auctions, global human chains, flag raisings, festivals, picnics, movie screenings and proud displays of Ukrainian culture, dance, song, music, clothes and food. Bipartisan … [Read more...]

The Australian has published a response from the AFUO’s Co-Chair, Stefan Romaniw, to an inexcusable piece of journalism by Adam Creighton which appeared in Monday’s edition of the newspaper.  We know that many members of our community were similarly shocked and angered by Creighton’s article which repeated russian disinformation, bias and falsehoods. Thank you to … [Read more...]

Next week Ukrainians around the world will be uniting on Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August and taking to the streets to form human chains - a symbol of unity of the free people of the world! In a global initiative supported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we urge you to join The Free World Gathering and show everyone that freedom is our mutual … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian Council of NSW charity auction to raise funds for Ukraine’s brave defenders is now open! Make a difference and lodge your generous bid on one of a range of items including a Ukrainian flag signed by General Valerii Zalushnyi, lunch with the Ambassador of Ukraine, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, and branded items from famous Ukrainians such as Jamala, Kalush and … [Read more...]

The AFUO was proud to see the familiar faces of soldiers from the @22nd Brigade in the news when President Zelenskyy met with them in person to better understand their needs in one of the toughest, most dangerous locations on the frontline. Defend Ukraine Appeal have helped the 22nd Brigade by supplying drones to them from Australia, with the help and support of our … [Read more...]

INVITATION TO JOIN THE AFUO HOLODOMOR 90th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL SUB COMMITTEE 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor – an act of genocide in 1932-33. The act of genocide continues today with Putin’s war in Ukraine. The AFUO has commenced planning the anniversary and has prepared a detailed background paper and proposed motion requesting Federal and State … [Read more...]