This Christmas season, let’s unite with millions of Ukrainians worldwide to bring warmth, gratitude and hope to our Defenders – those spending the holidays at zero temperatures, in hospitals, and on the front line. Record a carol, greeting, or Christmas message for Ukraine’s brave Defenders and share it on social media, using the #️⃣hashtags: #КолядаДляЗахисника, … [Read more...]

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Australia–New Zealand–Ukraine Cooperation Forum, taking place in Lviv, Ukraine from 1 – 3 March 2026. This international forum will unite leaders from: Business, Innovation & Investment Defence & Military Resilience Emergency & Crisis Response Government & Diplomatic Engagement Humanitarian & … [Read more...]

As Chris Leptos AO – a valued partner of the Ukraine Crisis Appeal – says so powerfully: “I can't think of a better Christmas present than giving hope to the people of Ukraine…” As russian attacks escalate in the lead-up to Christmas, there has never been a more urgent moment to make a tax-deductible donation through the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Over 80% of … [Read more...]

AFUO Advocacy Tour fundraising with Lt-Col Andrii Berezovskyi & Col Mykola Fedkalov – How Your Donations Were Put to Work. Thanks to the generosity of our Ukrainian communities and supporters around the country, we were able to raise over AUD $130,000 for Ukrainian defenders (Advocacy Tour report). These raised funds helped fulfil 17 community requests … [Read more...]

For the first time in history, Australia is hosting the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania – a milestone moment for our community. From 4–14 December 2025, His Beatitude Sviatoslav and bishops from across the world will meet in Melbourne for the 13th (84th) session of the Permanent Synod for a series of working days, … [Read more...]