Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Co-Chairs Stefan Romaniw and Kateryna Argyrou have commended the Australian-Ukrainian community on its strong unity since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and stressed the importance of all migration waves working together and speaking with one voice on the international, national and local stage. In a … [Read more...]
Rally calls for PM to expel Russian diplomats and declare Russia terrorist state
Over 500 protesters in Canberra who commemorated the 8th anniversary of the downing of MH17, which killed 298 people including 38 Australians, have called for Russian diplomats to be expelled from Australia and urged the Australian Government to declare the government, armed forces and secret security service of the Russian Federation as terrorist organisations. The … [Read more...]
Gala concert raises funds for Ukraine and remembers Captive Nations Week
Over 1,200 concert goers came together on Sunday 17 July to enjoy Ukrainian and eastern European song, dance and music, and to raise funds for war-torn, ravaged Ukraine. The Gala Charity Concert for Ukraine featured performances from Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian cultural groups, with all funds raised going to the humanitarian charity Ukraine Crisis … [Read more...]
Visa offer extended to 31 July 2022 for Ukrainians displaced by Russian invasion
Following negotiations between the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) , Immigration Minister Andrew Giles and the Department of Home Affairs, the deadline for Ukrainians to accept the offer of a temporary humanitarian stay has been extended to 31 July. More than 8,500 Ukrainians have applied to seek refuge in Australia on tourist visas, but without the … [Read more...]
National rally in Canberra midday Saturday 16 July to commemorate the shooting down of MH17 and protest against Russian war in Ukraine
On midday Saturday 16 July, over 600 people and a sea of blue and yellow are expected at a national rally to be held outside the Russian Embassy in Canberra to commemorate 8 years since the shooting down of MH17 and protest against the brutal, illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. The rally will feature a short memorial prayer service, speeches by family members of … [Read more...]
