💔 Our hearts are broken by yesterday’s deadly russian missile attack on historic Lviv, which killed the whole family of Yaroslav Bazylevych — his wife Evhenia (43) and three daughters Emilia (7), Daryna (18) and Yaryna (21). The heinous attack follows a week of intense russian missile strikes against cities across Ukraine such as Poltava, Kyiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Kryvih Rih, … [Read more...]

Established by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Charity draws attention to the invaluable role of charity, donating and volunteering. As a result of Ukrainians’ unity and immeasurable generosity to rush to the assistance of their countryfolk, charity has gained a new meaning since russia’s war on Ukraine. The international community has rushed to … [Read more...]

In a series of powerful speeches, media appearances and meetings, visiting Ukrainian war veteran and amputee 21-year-old Ruslana Danilkina showed the indomitable courage, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people.  In Australia for Ukraine's 33rd Independence Day commemorations, Ruslana attended Ukrainian Independence Day and rally events in Melbourne and … [Read more...]

The AFUO extends our sincerest thank you and congratulations to all Ukrainian-Australian community organisations, coordinating committees and attendees for an incredible week of Independence Day celebrations to mark 33 years of Ukraine’s Independence on the 24th of August. We salute the fortitude and creativity of our hromady, organising an array of events all over the … [Read more...]

In a heartfelt message to the Australian-Ukrainian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, renewed Australia’s “respect for the strength and determination of Ukraine, and again recognise[d] the urgency of its quest for freedom.  “We also embrace those of Ukrainian heritage who have made their home here … [Read more...]