On 22 November in Melbourne the world’s largest Ukrainian flag was unfurled – not just as a celebration of unity, but as act of remembrance on Holodomor Commemoration Day. As we honoured the millions of Ukrainians killed in the man-made famine of 1932-33, the unfurling of this monumental flag in Melbourne served as a powerful reminder: Ukraine has endured unimaginable … [Read more...]

The second week of the The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age Blood Oil series has kicked off with a powerful podcast featuring Kateryna Argyrou, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair. As Bevan Shields, SMH editor, puts it: “The “Blood Oil” (series) shows how oil imported to Australia is helping Russian President Vladimir Putin pursue his evil … [Read more...]

On Sunday 7 December 2025, the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Melbourne Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral will have the honour of hosting the Permanent Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. For the first time in the history of our community in Australia, such an important event will take place. Cardinal Mykola Bychok humbly invites all members in our Australian-Ukrainian … [Read more...]

The AFUO is honoured to have facilitated important meetings with His Excellency Mr Paul Lehmann, Australian Embassy, Ukraine, with leaders and representatives of the Ukrainian community in Melbourne and Sydney last week. Topics raised included: Areas of collaboration with the Australian Government Advocacy for much-needed military aid Widespread concerns over … [Read more...]

MEDIA STATEMENT 23 November 2025 To be attributed to Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations: “The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) unequivocally rejects the proposed “peace deal” being pushed by the Trump administration, which rewards aggression, pressures Ukraine to surrender its sovereignty, and sets a … [Read more...]