The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is thrilled the Australian Government has decided to gift its decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.  Never used in combat, the retired tanks will be a much-welcomed addition to Ukraine’s fighting capacity. They will help Ukraine’s soldiers continue the defence of their nation, and be a tangible sign of … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations warmly welcomes First Lieutenant Oleh Hukovskyy, a military psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), to Australia. Oleh is head of the Combat Stress Control Group in the 67th Separate Mechanised Brigade. He is in Australia at the invitation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to attend the 64th Annual … [Read more...]

In collaboration with the office of the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Tony Burke, the AFUO was super proud to help organise interviews for The Sun Herald newspaper and Channel 9 News this week about the momentous decision made by the Australian Government to grant a permanent residency pathway for displaced Ukrainians. Nika Kovalenko and Ksenia … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has been advised by the Department of Home Affairs that further information is now available on their website about the offer of a Resolution of Status (RoS) visa pathway for displaced Ukrainians on 786 visas You can find this information here: … [Read more...]

📍Online and in-person, Forum Theatre (Room 153), Arts West Building, University of Melbourne🗓️ Tuesday 15 October⏰ 6:15pm (AEDT) Refreshments from 5:15pm🎟️ Free! Register for in-person & online: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-tale-of-the-sunflower-and-its-travels-in-ukraine-tickets-998179280097  The sunflower holds a unique place in Ukraine's cultural and historical … [Read more...]