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...]

Be Their Santa: Gifting hope & care to Ukrainian children who have lost their fathers - defenders of Ukraine This year, the AFUO’s Future Ukraine is launching a Christmas fundraiser Be Their Santa to grant 5 Ukrainian children who have tragically lost their fathers - brave defenders of Ukraine - their Christmas wishes. Meet Mykola, a bright and brave 3 year old boy … [Read more...]

A striking photo of renowned Ukrainian veteran and war medic, Yulia ‘Taira’ Paievska (@paevska), standing in front of a Bushmaster at the Australian War Memorial has received a Highly Commended Award in the Single Shot category in the Photographer of the Year awards. Taken by our very own Canberra-based Ukrainian community member Lynne Minion, the award for the photo - … [Read more...]

Over the past few weeks, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) have taken place for state hromada organisations, including Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria and Association of Ukrainians in SA. NSW: (Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ) Andrew Mencinsky is the new President of UCNSW, with Bohdan Wolody as new Vice President. Olya Olkhovyk … [Read more...]

🫶🏼 Thanks to all our beautiful, smiling volunteers, the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal's third container has been successfully locked and loaded!  In this jam packed container was packed: ✅ Radiology equipment✅ Bandages, gauze - 120 boxes✅ Sterilization wrap - 100 boxes✅ Toys – 30 boxes✅ Clothes – 50 boxes✅ Surgical theatre lights – 2 pallets✅ Syringes - 200 … [Read more...]