Are you a young Ukrainian professional living in Australia who wants to support the strengthening of Ukraine’s public sector and European integration? “Create Ukraine” project is calling you! “Create Ukraine” is a Government program in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, the EU, the Central Project Management Agency and the KSE … [Read more...]

Comments to be attributed to Kateryna Argyrou, Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Foreign Minister Penny Wong's statement in the Senate this week that "Australians do expect businesses to try and avoid their supply chains inadvertently funding Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of … [Read more...]

Have you visited Australia’s newest Ukrainian restaurant "Otakoi" in the heart of Melbourne? 34 Chapel Street, Melbourne Founded by Hanna, a Ukrainian displaced person who arrived in 2022 with her 16 year old son, and Michael, a local chef with 30+ years in the industry – it’s a story of resilience, hope and starting over. Displaced by russia’s full-scale invasion, and … [Read more...]

On 31 July 2025, the AFUO visited Parliament House in Canberra for a series of high-level meetings as the new session of Parliament commenced. Led by AFUO Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, and joined by Andrew Mencinsky (President, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ) and Nadia Mencinsky (AFUO Communications Manager), meetings were held with MPs, Senators and their senior … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria representatives & Olha Herasymiuk, Chair of Ukraine’s National Council on TV & Radio Broadcasting, hold special visit with Victorian Parliament Friends of Ukraine Group on 31 July. Hosted by Chair Lee Tarlamis MP OAM, Co-Chair Matthew Guy MP, andMPs Kat Theophanous MP and … [Read more...]