The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has called on the Federal Government to declare the Wagner Group a terrorist organisation. This move would bring Australia into line with the important action taken this week by the government of the United Kingdom. AFUO Co-Chair Stefan Romaniw OAM said yesterday “The Wagner Group has committed war crimes in … [Read more...]

Own a piece of history and participate in the AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal (DUA) Adopt a Drone campaign to create your own personalised drone! Drones are used for reconnaissance on the Ukrainian front-line and, while in short supply, are critical to enhance the safety and effectiveness of Ukrainian defenders. Donate over $1,000 and you can order an image/text to be … [Read more...]

In a bipartisan show of support for Ukraine, the 60th Parliament of Victoria has established a Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine Group, to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Victoria and foster trade, rebuilding and cultural/travel exchange programs.  Co-convened by the Hon Lee Tarlamis MLC (Labor) and the Hon Matthew Guy MP (Liberal), the group numbers … [Read more...]

The AFUO congratulates Mr Peter Bongiorni, President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc, who has won the "Minister’s Multicultural Award" at the 2023 Multicultural Queensland Awards.  The award recognises outstanding contributions to multiculturalism in Queensland. The Hon Leanne Linard, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, congratulated Mr Bongiorni … [Read more...]

The Dog House Australia is a heartwarming television series that sees rescue dogs placed in a new ‘forever home’. Network 10 is seeking families and individuals from different backgrounds in the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane areas, who would like to adopt a rescue dog. They are particularly interested in speaking to Australian-Ukrainian families who might be interested … [Read more...]