The Australian-Ukrainian community will be celebrating the 100th birthday of one its matriarch’s - Klara Djachenko - tomorrow, a survivor of the Soviet-made famine in Ukraine in 1932-33 and Nazi forced transportation in WW2, and a symbol of the resilience, strength and humility of the Ukrainian people. In a poignant reminder of the passing of time, greetings arrived two … [Read more...]

Speaking in the Australian Senate on Wednesday 7 September 2022, Liberal Senator David Van, Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine, called for more Australian support for the Ukrainian government, arguing the situation in Ukraine is a global issue affecting global food supplies, fuel shortages, inflation and the security of the global rules-based order. Senator Van … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc (UCQ) have been greatly saddened to learn about the death of 27 year old Queensland man Mr Jed William Danahay, killed by Russian artillery fire on 24 August in eastern Ukraine, while working as a combat medic to assist frontline troops. “Our community feels pain and … [Read more...]

The appearance of a mural in Melbourne of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers hugging is a chilling attempt to diminish the reality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and draw a false moral equivalence between the aggressor and the victim. “This is not a conflict with two equal combatants. This a valiant attempt by a beleaguered nation to defend itself from unwarranted and … [Read more...]

Around Australia, the Australian-Ukrainian community marked this year’s historic Ukrainian Independence Day with a range of events to honour Ukraine’s freedom, independence and future. To view the love, pride and passion the day invoked, the AFUO team have produced a photo/video montage of events: We hope you enjoy it and continue to stand with us to support … [Read more...]

The Ukraine Crisis Appeal, set up by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations in 2015 to provide emergency and humanitarian aid to those devastated by Russia's war in Ukraine, is thrilled to be one of the beneficiaries of the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball Charity Auction. Back after a two year hiatus, the Midwinter Ball Charity Auction offers … [Read more...]

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER UKRAINE INDEPENDENCE DAY 2022 In Ukraine’s mighty national anthem, Shche ne vmerla Ukraina, we hear a hymn tofreedom that has united the Ukrainian people for generations. Today, as you mark your31st year of independence, Australia stands with Ukraine in your struggle to defend yourhomeland, preserve freedom, and achieve peace. Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

PUBLIC STATEMENT The Australian Federation of the Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) joins the worldwide Ukrainian community in condemning the caged show trial the Russian state is reported to be mounting of captured Ukrainian defenders of Azovstal in temporarily Russian-occupied Mariupol. The “trial” of captured defenders represents yet another war crime by the Russian … [Read more...]

AFUO joins global push to raise funds for Army of Drones for Ukraine – Starting Donation $140,000 The Australian-Ukrainian community has joined global efforts to support Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s call for donations to procure an Army of Drones to allow Ukrainian military forces to constantly monitor the 2,470 km long frontline and provide practical intelligence on … [Read more...]

PUBLIC STATEMENT  Stefan Romaniw OAM and Kateryna Argyrou, Co-Chairs of the umbrella body for Ukrainians in Australia, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), have released the below statement in honour of Ukrainian Independence Day, 24 August 2022: This year, the celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August will be commemorated with a … [Read more...]