During Lt Viktoriia Savkiv’s recent advocacy tour, Australians came together to listen, learn and stand with Ukraine. Together, we also raised funds to support Lt Savkiv’s battalion. Last week, we reported on the … Read More...
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A united message: Ukraine must be able to defend itself
The Ukrainian community, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, the Australian Government and the Coalition have all strongly rejected the Greens’ refusal to support military assistance for Ukraine. Kateryna Argyrou, … Read More...
This is what Ukrainian Film Festival Australia 2026 made possible (video)
This is what Ukrainian Film Festival Australia 2026 made possible 7 cities 43 screenings 9 Ukrainian films More than 2,500 attendees Over $30,000 raised for Future Ukraine Olena Zelenska Foundation / Фундація … Read More...
Advocating for Ukraine in Canberra
It's been a busy few weeks of advocacy for the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and member organisations, with meetings across the Federal Parliament, government and even Government House! … Read More...
russian blood oil is still flowing into Australia, and imports from one Asian supplier are surging
As reported by Matthew Knott in The Sydney Morning Herald / The Age, a new CREA report estimates 68% of the oil Australia imported from Brunei's Hengyi refinery this year was russian-derived, up from 24% two years … Read More...
From a fundraiser in Australia to the frontline in Ukraine
Last month, we launched a fundraiser supporting the 214th Separate Assault Battalion, currently defending Ukraine in the Donetsk Oblast. What began as a series of charity film screenings grew into a national … Read More...
russia is starving Oleshky. We urge Australia to speak up
What russia is doing in the occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, is a war crime. Food and medicine have been blocked for a month. There is no electricity or gas. Residents are surviving on … Read More...
A report on Ukraine’s stolen children will feature this Tuesday on ABC
A report on Ukraine’s stolen children will feature in this Tuesday’s episode of ABC TV's Foreign Correspondent at 8pm. Since russia launched its full-scale invasion, tens of thousands of Ukrainian … Read More...
Ukrainian Film Festival Australia 2026 — what we achieved together
What happens when Ukrainian stories meet the strength, generosity and determination of communities across Australia? A national Ukrainian film festival — powered by volunteers, brought to life by AFUO member … Read More...
Australia–Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations thanks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in New York and signing the Australia–Ukraine Bilateral Security … Read More...
Congratulations to our Chair, Kateryna Argyrou
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is proud to congratulate our Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, on receiving the Ukrainian state award, the Order of Merit, III class. The Order of Merit is given … Read More...
AFUO condemns russia’s sham state duma “elections” staged in occupied Ukrainian territories
The AFUO condemns russia's sham state duma "elections" staged in occupied Ukrainian territories and calls on the Anthony Albanese Government to act These are not elections — they are a continuation of russia's … Read More...
