The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is devastated to learn about the capture of Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, by russian forces whilst he was helping to defend Ukraine. The distressing footage - which shows Oscar being interrogated and hit by his russian-speaking captor - is a stab in the heart for any Australian-Ukrainian.  Our … [Read more...]

In early December 2024, a national delegation from the AFUO and state-based hromada organisations met with representatives from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to discuss progress of the transition to 851 Resolution of Status (RoS) visas for holders of 786 Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) visas. The DHA reported that as at 4 December 2024: The DHA … [Read more...]

Comments on the visit of the Australian Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny Wong toUkraine and re-opening of the Australian Embassy in Kyiv From Kateryna Argyrou, Co-Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) warmly welcomes the visit to Kyiv of Australian Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny … [Read more...]

Three Australians - Benjamin and Neil Webster, and Ivan Semciw - recently completed a 3,000km humanitarian mission with the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA), delivering 2 x $60,000 ambulances, stocked with vital medical supplies to Ukraine. Through AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal partnering with Medical Life Lines Ukraine, they were able to join a convoy transporting … [Read more...]

We’re thrilled to announce that the author of Lord of Luxury, pseudonym Robbie Jeffs, has generously donated $25,000, along with 100% of further royalties, to the AFUO’s #FutureUkraine fund!  “The pen is mightier than the sword. If only that were true,” Robbie Jeffs says. “I’ve watched with abhorrence what russia is doing to Ukraine. And with admiration and … [Read more...]