The AFUO asked a team from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to help get Julian Knysh, our very own Ukrainian-Australian documentary film-maker, to the front lines. We wanted to get some footage of the Bushmasters in action, show Australians how grateful we are for Australia’s military aid, and explain to Ukrainian soldiers the importance of the Australian ANZAC … [Read more...]

Thank you to the National Rugby League (NRL) for honouring the Ukrainian warrior spirit as part of the ANZAC Round.  The Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) partnered with the NRL to host a day of activities for displaced Ukrainian children and their Australian-Ukrainian friends. The day featured a rugby league coaching clinic, Accor Stadium tour, BBQ, followed by a Last … [Read more...]

An exhibition by Walkley Award winning photojournalist Gary Ramage documenting the destruction, pain and suffering caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine will be on display at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in Melbourne throughout May. In 2022 Gary, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and served with the Australian Army for 20 years, … [Read more...]

Australian-Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Christians will celebrate the joy of Easter this weekend, but with the suffering of their homeland never far from their minds. Many will attend church services on the evening of Saturday, 15 April and morning of Sunday 16 April, and bring with them Easter baskets to be blessed, an ancient tradition imbued with rich symbolism. … [Read more...]

Horrific videos circulating online showing the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, and mutilated bodies of other Ukrainian prisoners of war, have confirmed the importance of Australia accepting an invitation to attend the July NATO summit and doing all it can with like-minded countries to defeat Russian terrorism and barbarism. “We understand that the PM Anthony … [Read more...]

The AFUO has backed calls for the PM Anthony Albanese to attend the upcoming NATO summit, saying Australia can continue to play a meaningful role in protecting democracy and restoring peace by helping Ukraine to achieve victory and the rebuilding of its country after Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion.  Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM and Ms Kateryna Argyrou, AFUO Co-Chairs, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a Defence Sub-committee to drive the community’s military aid campaign, which will include raising and providing funds for military aid to be delivered to the front line in Ukraine. Initial priorities will include supporting community members’ military aid requests for family and friends currently … [Read more...]

For the first time in world history, from 1 April 2023, an aggressor and state sponsor of terrorism will be President of the UN Security Council - responsible for maintaining international peace and security. A letter written by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemning Russia’s upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council, was hand-delivered … [Read more...]

The AFUO and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) assisted a visiting delegation of Ukrainian MPs to meet Victorian MPs, government and business leaders last week to deepen ties between the two countries, seek an increase in military, energy and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and to call for Australia's participation in Ukraine's post-war … [Read more...]

Today is the first anniversary of the liberation of the heroic city of Irpin, one of the crucial outposts that prevented the Russian occupiers from invading Kyiv in 2022. Until February 24, 2022, Irpin was a cosy and lovely suburb of the capital. It was comfortable, green, modern, and home to many happy families. In March 2022, Irpin hit the covers of the world’s … [Read more...]