President
Andrzej Alwast OAM
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Vice-President
Wanda Horky

Treasurer
Edward Sulikowski

Secretary
Aleksandra Płazińska

2nd Secretary
Władysława (Eva) Buchaniec

Public Officer
Ben Jams

Review Committee
Aleksander M. Gancarz
Wanda Kiljańska-Całka
Tadeusz Zubowicz

Media Spokeperson
Eugeniusz Bajkowski

Chair of Wilczynski Investment Fund Sub-Committee
Wanda Horky

Inception date
May 1984

Number of Members
11 member organisations

About us

The Council of Polish Organisations in the ACT Inc. was established in 1984 as the umbrella body representing Polish organisations in the Australian Capital Territory. Today these organisations fulfil the cultural, educational, social, business, religious and welfare needs of the community of approximately 4,500 people.

The Council of Polish Organisations in the ACT with its diverse membership co-ordinates a variety of community activities. 
 
The Council is affiliated with the Polish Community Council in Australia – the peak Polish-Australian body.  The Council enjoys also close working relationship with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Australian Federal and State agencies, universities and multicultural organisations in the ACT.

Mission
The Council's mission is to enrich the quality of life of the Polish-Australian community within the wider multicultural community of the ACT. 
Objectives

The following three key objectives can be derived from the Councils Constitution:
  • Support and promotion of cultural activities to cultivate the Polish tradition, culture and language in Australia by showcasing it to the Australian community and in the process enriching lives of all involved.
  • Building community by assisting, coordinating and supporting member
    organisations in the ACT in achieving their objectives.
  • Representing, cooperating and advocating a common front and interests of the Polish community when dealing with the Australian government institutions, as well as the Polish and the Australian organisations including the Polish Embassy and the Polish Community Council of Australia.
Past Presidents of the Council
Andrew Alwast OAM                  
Eva Roslan
Stan Kowalski
Aleksander M. Gancarz OAM
Andrew Alwast
Arkadiusz Fabjanowski
Ryszard Majchrzak
Dr. George Klim
Andrew Alwast
Dr. George Klim
Wawrzyniec Sikorski
Renata Rustowska
Dr. George Klim
2013-
2012-2013
2010-2011
2003-2010
1999-2003
1997-1999
1993-1996
1993
1991-1992
1991
1990-1991
1988-1990
1985-1988
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The Council farewells Consul General in Sydney, W. Gromann, 2013
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The Council farewells First Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra, W. Krzesinski, 2013
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Council Members 2015