As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts with the Australian Federal Government, the AFUO recently met with representatives from the Office of the Minister for Immigration, the Hon. Tony Burke, and the Department of Home Affairs.  During the meeting the AFUO team presented key visa issues affecting the Australian-Ukrainian community.  The AFUO team … [Read more...]

Strong Step Forward: Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations Welcomes Australian Government Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet, Urges Ban on Import of Fuel Containing Russian Crude Oil. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government imposing sanctions on Russia’s so-called "shadow … [Read more...]

Putin launches the largest attack on civilian areas in Kyiv as G7 leaders, including Prime Minister Albanese, meet in Canada. Again, russia has ramped up its deadly strikes on residential buildings, devastating Kyiv with at least 15 people being killed and over 100 injured today as a result. One person in Odesa was also killed, with over 440 drones and 32 missiles … [Read more...]

Do you want to become a Ukrainian Translator or Interpreter? We have exciting news for you! – Ukrainian has just been added to RMIT University’s Translating and Interpreting program! Study Translating and Interpreting at RMIT – gain skills to support your community. Government-funded 2-year Master in Translating & Interpreting Options to exit early … [Read more...]

Courtesy reminder: the commemoration on the first anniversary of the passing of Stefan Romaniw OAM will be preceded by a Panachyda at St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Lidcombe following the 9.00AM Liturgy on Sunday 29 June. All are welcome to say a prayer for the soul of Stefan Romaniw — a tireless activist for Ukraine, and for the Ukrainian and Australian … [Read more...]