The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations thanks the Albanese Government for extending duty-free access for Ukrainian imports to Australia for a further two years, until July 2028. Announced in last week's 2026–27 Federal Budget, we acknowledge this continued gesture of support for Ukraine's economy and sovereignty, and thank PM Anthony Albanese, Foreign … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Australia, Ukraine and Bulgaria on their outstanding performances at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. As Ukrainian-Australians, we watched Eurovision 2026 with double the pride and double the heart! Our beloved Ukraine — represented by Leléka with the moving “Ridnym” — once again qualified and placed 9th on the world's biggest music stage. At a … [Read more...]

russia is killing people every day. Sport should not be used to cover for it. Write to Water Polo Australia and our government leaders now: standwithukraine.good.do/waterpolo World Aquatics has lifted its ban on russian and belarusian national teams. As a result, the russian women's water polo national team will compete under the russian flag, anthem and symbols at the … [Read more...]

Yesterday, Kyiv mourned. And we mourned with her. In russia’s largest-scale attack on the capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, multiple neighborhoods and homes were targeted, including a nine-storey apartment block. When rescue workers finally pulled the last person from the rubble, 24 were dead. Among them, three children. Three girls. Aged 12, 15, and … [Read more...]

Speaking with visible emotion, visiting Ukrainian psychiatrist Dr. Antonina Pushko described the devastating russian attacks on Ukraine, including on her own hometown of Ivano-Frankivsk. Overnight, the russian army launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine. The assault included ballistic, aeroballistic, and cruise missiles. Antonina spoke with … [Read more...]

Today, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations honours all mothers, especially every Ukrainian mother. To the mothers on the frontline – defending Ukraine in military roles, healing the wounded as medics, and delivering humanitarian aid to those in need – your courage carries a nation. To the mothers in Ukraine sheltering their children under fire, … [Read more...]

Today, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and community members across Australia stand once again with the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців and Ukrainians across the globe for #russianShameDay. On May 9, russia weaponises the memory of WW2 — glorifying only its own role, promoting militarism, and using the occasion to justify … [Read more...]

Our voice is being heard. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations’ warning about more russian blood oil entering Australia has been featured in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia is already funding the Kremlin's war machine through a sanctions loophole that allows russian-origin fuel — refined in third countries — to enter our supply chains. As … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, recently returned from an intense five days in Ukraine. The video she has prepared is heartbreaking. Kateryna traveled home for Easter, arriving into her mother’s arms in Kyiv. During her trip, she was woken by massive explosions as russia launched what became the deadliest air attack of 2026 - … [Read more...]

With one of the largest single donations to the Defend Ukraine Appeal, the Ukrainian Association of Queensland - Oxley’s contribution of $125,000 allowed the AFUO to purchase life-saving equipment for 15 brigades across the frontline in Ukraine, including Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kerson, and Sumy regions. UAQ - Oxley wanted to support Ukrainian defenders from Australia and were … [Read more...]