The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) stands with the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (NOCU), the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) and Ukrainians around the world in condemning the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the russian Olympic committee.This is a disgraceful and morally shameful decision. … [Read more...]

On 10 July, under the initiative of the Order of St Panteleimon and with the support of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Ukrainians around the world will honour and remember all healthcare professionals who have lost their lives while carrying out their professional duty during russia’s war against Ukraine. On this day, we invite all Australians to take a moment to light a … [Read more...]

Join us in welcoming Honoured Artists of Ukraine, Maksym and Viktoriia Karpenko, to Australia at special Meet and Greet charity events this July in Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. Maksym and Viktoriia are distinguished, experienced artists of the Pavlo Virsky National Dance Ensemble and are in Australia to share their knowledge and experiences with the community. Come … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is appalled that Netflix has renewed its deal to broadcast Masha and the Bear and has extended its distribution in more than 100 countries. This is not a harmless children's show. It is a tool of russian propaganda and soft power, yet Netflix has chosen to continue to profit from its broadcast and expose children to … [Read more...]

Overnight on 2 July, russia launched one of its heaviest attacks on Kyiv in months — waves of missiles and drones over nearly 12 hours, killing at least 17 people and wounding at least 86, including children. The attacks destroyed and damaged residential buildings, an ambulance station, a research institute, a hotel and businesses. People who should have been safe in their … [Read more...]