ASX-listed Top Shelf International (TSI), via its Melbourne-distilled Grainshaker Vodka brand, has today launched the Grainshaker for Ukraine – Make Vodka not War appeal to provide support to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. The campaign, which will run from 3 March to 26 May, was kicked off with a $50,000 donation by TSI to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. For every … [Read more...]

Australians have opened up their hearts and wallets and donated over $1 million over the last seven days to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, which is raising much needed aid for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine as a result of Russian aggression. ‘The Ukraine Crisis Appeal is working with our existing partner Caritas to immediately distribute humanitarian supplies to … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes the first airlift of non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, part of Australia’s over $105 million commitment to help the people of Ukraine following the brutal invasion by Russia. ‘The Australian Ukrainian community is grateful for the provision of a range of non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies in response to a specific request from the … [Read more...]

  AUSTRALIA’S UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY EXPRESSES SYMPATHY & STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL AUSTRALIANS AFFECTED BY SEVERE FLOODING IN QLD & NSW   The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) in a public statement expressed sympathy and support to all affected by the current severe flooding in Queensland & New South … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is urging all Australian business leaders to follow the lead of Australia’s Future Fund and AustralianSuper in divesting their investments in Russian companies. ‘Business leaders in Australia must make a strong stand against the war that Russia is waging in Ukraine. The loss of life, pain, and suffering caused by … [Read more...]

The Endeavour Group yesterday announced it was removing products of Russian origin from their stores, hotels and online businesses, including Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Cellarmasters and ALH hotels. Mr Stefan Romaniw, Co-Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), has called on other Australian retailers to follow with a #BoycottRussia campaign. ‘Retailers … [Read more...]

The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer Senator the Hon. Marise Payne Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Minister for Defence JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT Monday 28 February 2022 ECONOMIC MEASURES AGAINST RUSSIA AND LETHAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR UKRAINE The Australian Government is … [Read more...]

Around Australia this weekend, there will be rallies and church services in support of the people of Ukraine. ‘We are rallying and praying this weekend to support Ukraine against Putin’s unwarranted, illegal and brutal occupation of its country. Our hearts go out to the 44 million innocent men, women and children of Ukraine who must now face war, suffering and deprivation,’ … [Read more...]