22 year old Ukrainian European youth boxing champion, Maksym Galinichev has been killed whilst defending Ukraine in the Luhansk region. He volunteered for the Ukrainian army and leaves behind a three year old daughter. Vichnaya Pamyat to a Ukrainian hero.  Thank you to the hundreds in our community who wrote to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to strongly express … [Read more...]

The AFUO has launched an email campaign to urge the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support Ukraine and reject moves to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games. Go to this link to send your email: … [Read more...]

The AFUO International Committee for Medical Aid to Ukraine has proudly received and included in its latest shipment of medical aid to Ukraine donations of Fleetseats - a world leading two-person carry aid which can rescue and transport injured frontline soldiers or civilians. "We are honoured to be able to support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a working group to apply pressure on the Australian Olympic Committee to support the banning of russian and belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Working closely with the Ukrainian World Congress and representatives of the Ukrainian Government, the initiative is part of a world-wide … [Read more...]

The launch of the Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group (AUPFG) in the same week as both Houses of Parliament passed motions condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, has shown the strength and depth of Australia’s support for Ukraine. The launch on Tuesday 7 March 2023 was opened by Senator Penny Wong, Foreign Affairs Minister, and attended by Government MPs, … [Read more...]

The Association of Ukrainians in South Australia (AUSA) will be running Kobza Cafe, a boho ethnic-chic Ukrainian cafe selling artisan coffee, traditional Ukrainian soul food and Ukrainian merchandise at WOMADelaide – World Of Music Arts & Dance - an iconic internationally acclaimed Adelaide open-air festival which is expecting crowds of up to 40,000 this weekend 10-13 March … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) commends the private Members’ motion which was moved today by Labor’s Mr Steve Georganas MP, and seconded by the Nationals’ Hon Dr David Gillespie MP, deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine and pledging continued Australian military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its people. Mr Georganas introduced the … [Read more...]

The AFUO thanks our state community organisations (hromady), member organisations, Ukrainian-Australians and all supporters of Ukraine for the powerful display of unity and determination we showed at events across Australia to mark 24 February 2022 – 365 days since the full-scale Russian invasion, 9 years of war against Ukraine. Streets, squares and city buildings came … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is aware that pro-Russia rallies will be held this Saturday, 4 March. The Ukrainian-Australian community will not be holding counter-protests or engaging with these activities. The organisers of these rallies are explicitly encouraging pro-Russian activists to bring their russian flags and “Z” symbols — Z being … [Read more...]

Landmark buildings around Australia turned blue and yellow to show their solidarity with Ukraine on 24 February 2023 – 1 year since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, 9 years of war against Ukraine. We thank the State Governments of Australia for standing strong and lighting the skies with the colours of freedom. … [Read more...]