AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
February
Events
"Wielkopolska" band in the National Multicultural Festival
Location
Glebe Park, Canberra
Organizer
Dyrekcja ds. Usług Społecznych Rządu Terytorium Stołecznego Australii
The Polish Embassy in Canberra is hosting a promotional booth for Poland during the National Multicultural Festival.
Location
Glebe Park, Canberra
Organizer
Dyrekcja ds. Usług Społecznych Rządu Terytorium Stołecznego Australii
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Commemoration of Independence Day on 11 November
Location
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra
Organizer
Name
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
December
Events
End of the year for students from the Polish School in Philip
Location
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra
Organizer
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra and the Polish School in Philip
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various
Events
Polish community events such as Children's Day, Polish community balls, Polish festivals, holiday gatherings for children
Location
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra
Organizer
various Polish organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
New South Wales
January
Events
Ernestyna Skurjat-Kozek Polish Youth Gathering in Australia
Location
various
Organizer
Polish Australian Youth Assembly
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
February
Events
Camping at the beginning of the scouting year and the celebration of Thinking Day
Location
various
Organizer
ZHP „Polesie” i „Kraków”
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
March / April
Events
Easter Markets
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield; Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Polish Club in Ashfield; Polish Club in Bankstown; participation of Polish schools and folk groups
Easter Egg Workshops; Easter Events for Children
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield; Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Polish Club in Ashfield; Polish Club in Bankstown
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Palm Sunday
Events
Sale of palm decorations made by ZHP scout troops 'Polesie' and 'Kraków'
Location
Polish churches
Organizer
ZHP 'Polesie' and 'Krakow'
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Good Friday, Holy Saturday
Events
Participation of ZHP "Polesie" and "Kraków" in the vigil at the Holy Sepulchre and the Way of the Cross
Location
Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong
Organizer
Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
April
Events
Mushroom Gathering
Location
various
Organizer
Polish School in Randwick
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
25 April
Events
Participation of representatives including ZHP 'Polesie' and 'Kraków', SPK Circle No. 1 in Sydney, and students from Polish schools in the Anzac Day March
Location
Sydney
Organizer
RSL NSW, NSW Government, City of Sydney
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
May
Events
Commemorations of the Day of the Polish Community and the Flag Day of the Republic of Poland – Holy Mass for the Motherland + cultural event (e.g. concert, academy, film, meeting with a guest)
Location
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong + John Paul II Hall
Organizer
The Federation of Polish Organisations in New South Wales, with the support of its member organisations. The mass is attended by the honour guards of Polish community organisations.
The Third of May Academy combined with the presentation of the Witold Szupryczyński Cultural Foundation Awards to primary school students and youth (for exceptional achievements in the study of the Polish language, for preserving Polish traditions and culture, and for participation in the Polish community life in Australia)
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Educational Society in New South Wales and the Association of Polish Academics
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
August
Events
Commemorations of Polish Army Day and anniversaries: the Battle of Warsaw, the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, the outbreak of World War II, and the founding of NSZZ "Solidarity"
Location
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong + John Paul II Hall
Organizer
The Federation of Polish Organizations in New South Wales, with the support of the 'Our Polonia' Association, the Union of Polish Political Prisoners in Australia, the 'Gazeta Polska' Club in Sydney named after the Indomitable Soldiers, SPK Circle No. 1 in Sydney, and the Christ the King priests. Polish schools and ensembles participate in artistic performances. Flag-bearers from Polish community organisations participate in the mass.
Indulgence on the Occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Location
Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong
Organizer
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong with participation from Polish organisations and schools
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September
Events
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong with participation from Polish organisations and schools
Location
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney
Organizer
Society of Polish Culture in Victoria
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
October
Events
Independence Run 1918
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Supreme Council of Polish Community in Australia
Polish Festival
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in NSW, "Polonia" Sports Club in Plumpton
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Senior Prom
Location
Polish Club in Bankstown, Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Association of Polish Teachers in Australia
Ambassador of the Republic of Poland Cup
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Sports Club "Polonia" in Plumpton, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Canberra
Commemoration of National Independence Day on 11th November – Holy Mass for the Homeland + cultural event (e.g. concert, academy, collective singing of patriotic songs)
Location
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong + John Paul II Hall
Organizer
The Federation of Polish Organisations in New South Wales, with the support of its member organisations. The mass is attended by the flag-bearers of Polish community organizations.
Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe – the patronal feast of the Society of Christ
Location
Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong
Organizer
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong with participation from Polish organisations and schools
St. Andrew's Day Festivities
Location
Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Polish Club in Bankstown
December
Events
Nativity Play
Location
Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland in Marrayong
Organizer
Saint Family School of Poland in Marayong
European Christmas market, evening carols, gingerbread baking workshops
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Club in Ashfield
Christmas Fair
Location
Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Polish Club in Bankstown
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton, Polish Club in Ashfield, Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton, Polish Club in Ashfield, Polish Club in Bankstown
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various
Events
Football camp with Legia Warsaw
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various (several times a year)
Events
Bonfires organised for various holidays (including Christmas in July, Kupala Night, Mother's Day), concerts, performances
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Polish Story and Rhyme Session
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Saturday School in Liverpool
various thematic concerts and entertainments of the 'Lajkonik' Ensemble
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton
Organizer
Polish Folklore Group 'Lajkonik'
Various thematic concerts and performances of the 'Syrenka' Ensemble
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Folklore Ensemble 'Syrenka'
Varied thematic concerts and performances by the "Kujawy" Ensemble (for example, on the occasion of Mother's Day)
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Folklore Ensemble 'Kujawy'
Various thematically oriented concerts and performances by the "Podhale" Ensemble
Location
Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Polish Folk Group 'Podhale'
Various thematically oriented concerts and performances by the "Podhale" Ensemble
Location
Polish Club in Ashfield
Organizer
Polish Folk Group 'Podhale'
Dance and special occasion events (such as for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Children's Day)
Location
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton, Polish Club in Ashfield, Polish Club in Bankstown
Organizer
Sports Club 'Polonia' in Plumpton, Polish Club in Ashfield, Polish Club in Bankstown
monthly
Events
Literary Club at the Consulate
Location
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney
Organizer
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
inter-semester breaks
Events
Bivouacs, hiking camps, and youth colonies
Location
various
Organizer
ZHP 'Polesie' and 'Krakow'
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Queensland
March / April
Events
Manufacturing and Sale of Easter Palms
Location
Church of Our Lady of Victory in Bowen Hills
Organizer
ZHP 'Pomorze' in Brisbane
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
May
Events
May Academy
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
The Polish Club in Milton, in collaboration with Polish diaspora organisations
Commemoration of the National Day on May 3rd and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Location
Church of Our Lady of Victory in Bowen Hills
Organizer
Polish Club in Milton
Independence Run 1918
Location
SPK Club in Capalaba
Organizer
Supreme Council of Polish Community in Australia, Federation of Polish Organisations in Queensland
May Day Holiday
Location
SPK Club in Capalaba
Organizer
Polish Community Council No. 8 in Capalaba, Polish Scouting Association 'Pomorze' in Brisbane
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September
Events
Polish Spring Festival
Location
SPK Club in Capalaba
Organizer
SPK Circle No. 8 in Capalaba with the support of Polish community organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
October
Events
Official Pierogi Week
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
Polish Club in Milton
Celebration for Tadeusz's Name Day
Location
Kosciuszko Club in Darra – Kosciuszko Polish Club Darra
Organizer
Kosciuszko Polish Association of Darra
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Independence Academy
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
The Polish Club in Milton, in collaboration with Polish diaspora organisations
St Andrew's Eve Celebration
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
Circle of Friends of Scouting, Polish Club in Milton
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
December
Events
Christmas Markets
Location
Kosciuszko Club in Darra – Kosciuszko Polish Club Darra
Organizer
Kosciuszko Polish Association of Darra
Polski Klub Bożonarodzeniowy - Dzień Targowy
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
Polish Club in Milton
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
varied (monthly)
Events
Polish Club Market Day
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
Polish Club in Milton
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
twice a year
Events
Dance festivities
Location
Polish Club in Milton
Organizer
Polish Folk Ensemble 'Obertas' in Brisbane
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
26 January
Events
the participation of representatives from the Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia in the official ceremonies for Australia Day
Location
Adelaide
Organizer
-
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
March / April
Events
Annual Easter Pilgrimage
Location
Polish Hill River Church Museum
Organizer
The Centre for Polish Pastoral Care in Adelaide
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
25 April
Events
the participation of representatives from the Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia in the official ceremonies for Anzac Day
Location
Adelaide
Organizer
-
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
May
Events
May Academy
Location
Polish House Centre
Organizer
The Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia, supported by schools and organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
October
Events
Annual Marian Pilgrimage
Location
Polish Hill River Church Museum
Organizer
The Centre for Polish Pastoral Care in Adelaide
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Independence Academy
Location
Polish House Centre
Organizer
The Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia, supported by schools and organisations
Harvest Festival
Location
various
Organizer
Dożynki Inc., with the support of the Federation of Polish Organisations in South Australia, along with Polish community schools, organizations, and artists
St. Andrew's Day Festivities
Location
Millennium Club; Nicolaus Copernicus House
Organizer
Millennium Club of South Australia Inc.; Nicolaus Copernicus House
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various
Events
Meals for seniors
Location
Club ‘Millennium’
Organizer
Millennium Club in Enfield
Theatrical performances
Location
Polish House Centre
Organizer
Polish Theatre "Stary" in Adelaide
Concerts
Location
The House of Nicolaus Copernicus
Organizer
Ottoway Theatre Group
Event Name
Location
Polish House Centre
Organizer
Song and Dance Ensemble 'Tatry'
Meetings of Art Enthusiasts
Location
various
Organizer
Polish Painters Association
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Tasmania
May
Events
The Akademia Trzeciomajowa event, featuring a lecture and artistic performances
Location
Polish House
Organizer
Nicolaus Copernicus Polish School in Hobart, Dance Group 'Oberek', Polish Association in Hobart
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
The Independence Academy combined with a lecture and artistic performances
Location
Polish House
Organizer
Nicolaus Copernicus Polish School in Hobart, Dance Group 'Oberek', Polish Association in Hobart
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
December
Events
Nativity Play
Location
Polish House
Organizer
Missionary Sisters of Christ the King
European Christmas Market
Location
Polish House
Organizer
The Association of Poles in Hobart, along with other organisations
Participation of the Dance Group 'Oberek' in the holiday parade
Location
Hobart
Organizer
City of Hobart
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various
Events
Quiz Night
Location
Polish House
Organizer
Dance Group 'Oberek'
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Western Australia
March
Events
Harmony Day Celebrations
Location
General Sikorski Club
Organizer
The General Sikorski Club, with the support of Polish schools, ensembles, and organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
April
Events
Easter Fair
Location
Polish Club Cracovia
Organizer
Polish Club Cracovia
Holy Mass in memory of the Victims of Katyn and the Smolensk catastrophe + followed by a film screening
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Polish Festival
Location
Maylands
Organizer
Polonia WA, Cuckoo, Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands, Polish schools, ensembles and organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
May
Events
Third of May Academy
Location
Polish School in Western Australia
Organizer
Polish School in Western Australia
Third of May Academy
Location
Adam Mickiewicz Polish School in Maylands
Organizer
Adam Mickiewicz Polish School in Maylands
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
June
Events
Children's Day Festival
Location
General Sikorski Club
Organizer
The General Sikorski Club, with the support of Polish schools, ensembles, and organisations
Poleukrainian
Location
Polish Club Cracovia
Organizer
The Polish Dance Group "Kukułeczka" with Ukrainian dance ensembles
St John's Eve
Location
Polish Club Cracovia
Organizer
Polish Club Cracovia
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
August
Events
Holy Mass commemorating the Warsaw Uprising accompanied by a film screening
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September
Events
Holy Mass on the occasion of World Siberian Exile Day combined with a film screening
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
October
Events
Harvest Festival – Dożynki
Location
Polish Club Cracovia
Organizer
Polish Club Cracovia
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Independence Academy
Location
Polish School in Western Australia
Organizer
Polish School in Western Australia
Independence Academy
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Adam Mickiewicz Polish School in Maylands
Polish Culture Festival – Polish Cultural Extravaganza
Location
General Sikorski Club
Organizer
The General Sikorski Club, with the support of Polish schools, ensembles, and organisations
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
various
Events
Recreation for children and youth during inter-semester breaks
Location
various
Organizer
Perth Colony Inc.
Poetry and author evenings
Location
General Sikorski Club
Organizer
Poetic and Musical Group “Once More”
Theatre performances
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Theatre Scene '98
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
December
Events
Nativity Play
Location
Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Organizer
Polish School in Western Australia and Polish Roman Catholic Centre in Maylands
Christmas Market
Location
Polish Club Cracovia
Organizer
Polish Club Cracovia
End-of-Year Concert
Location
General Sikorski Club
Organizer
Polish Dance Group 'Kukułeczka'
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Victoria
January
Events
Holiday camps for children and youth camp
Location
Youth Centre "Polana" in Healesville
Organizer
Association of Poles in Melbourne
Polish Celebrations of Australia Day
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Club in Albion
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
February
Events
Commemorations of World Day of the Sick
Location
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough
Organizer
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough, Polish Social Welfare Office 'PolCare'
Polish National Sports Day
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Club in Albion, Western Eagles Football Club
Commencement of the Scout Year and Observance of World Thinking Day
Location
Youth Centre "Polana" in Healesville
Organizer
Scouting Association 'Podhale' in Melbourne
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
March
Events
Commemorations of the Day of Remembrance for the Indomitable Soldiers
Location
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough
Organizer
SPK Branch No. 3 in Melbourne, Polish Scouting Association Podhale in Melbourne, Shrine of Divine Mercy in Keysborough. The mass is attended by the flag-bearing parties of Polish expatriate organizations.
Old Polish Festival
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Association of Eastern Districts of Melbourne Poles
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
March / April
Events
Senior Picnic
Location
variously: Youth Centre 'Polana' in Healesville, Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Social Welfare Office "PolCare"
Manufacturing and Sale of Easter Palms
Location
Polish churches in the Greater Melbourne area
Organizer
Scouting Association 'Podhale' in Melbourne
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
Good Friday / Holy Saturday
Events
Participation of ZHP 'Podhale' in the vigil at the Tomb of the Lord
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon, sisters of the Resurrection
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
April
Events
Commemorations of the Katyn Massacre
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
SPK Circle No. 3 in Melbourne, Association of Katyń Families, Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon. Standard-bearers of Polish community organisations participate in the mass.
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
25th of April
Events
Participation of the SPK Circle No. 3 in Melbourne and "Podhale" in Melbourne in the Anzac Day March
Location
Melbourne
Organizer
Association of Veterans Circle No. 3 in Melbourne
Participation of SPK Circle No. 12 in Geelong in the Anzac Day March
Location
Geelong
Organizer
SPK Branch No. 12 in Geelong
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
3rd of May
Events
The Third of May Banquet
Location
The Pavilion, Arts Centre
Organizer
Organising Committee of the May 3rd Banquet, Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
May
Events
Holy Mass for the Nation + May Third Academy
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Maria Konopnicka Polish School in Essendon, Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon. The mass is attended by flag bearers from Polish community organisations.
Mother's Day Luncheon Combined with the Anniversary Celebrations of the Constitution of May 3rd
Location
The House of the White Eagle in Breakwater
Organizer
Association of Poles in Geelong
Mother's Day Luncheon Accompanied by Live Music
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Polish Sporting, Recreation and Community Association
Mother's Ball
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Association of Eastern Districts of Melbourne Poles
Concert for Mothers
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
Maria Konopnicka Polish Saturday School in Essendon
Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Polish Senior Club in Rowville
June
Events
Children's Day Celebration
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Association of Eastern Districts of Melbourne Poles
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
August
Events
Soldier's Day – Holy Mass and Artistic Program
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
SPK Circle No. 3 in Melbourne, Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Scouting Association Podhale in Melbourne, Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon. The mass is attended by flag contingents of Polish diaspora organisations.
Concert 'Our Polish Flowers'
Location
Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville; Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Association of Poles in Melbourne
Indulgence for the Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa and commemorative market
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
The Parish Committee and Ladies' Circle of the Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon, Sisters of the Resurrection
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September
Events
Father's Day Luncheon
Location
The House of the White Eagle in Breakwater
Organizer
Association of Poles in Geelong
Father's Day Luncheon accompanied by live music
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Polish Sporting, Recreation and Community Association
Father's Ball
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Association of Eastern Districts of Melbourne Poles
Concert for Fathers
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
Maria Konopnicka Polish Saturday School in Essendon
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September / October
Events
Thematic Exhibition or Biennale of Contemporary Drawing
Location
including Victorian Artists Society Gallery
Organizer
Polish Art Foundation
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
September / November
Events
Concerts accompanying the Polish Music Competition in Australia
Location
Seventh-day Adventist Church in Dandenong (Concert 'Music Without Borders'); The Rex Theatre in Charlton; The Edge at Federation Square
Organizer
Society of Polish Culture in Victoria
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
October
Events
Seniors' Summit
Location
alternating in various Polish community centres in Victoria: 'Syrena' Polish House in Rowville, Polish Club in Albion, 'White Eagle' House in Breakwater, and John Paul II Polish House in Ardeer.
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Social Welfare Office "PolCare"
School Festival for schools affiliated with the Department of School FPOwW combined with the Knowledge of Poland Tournament (held biennially) and the Young Talent Competition
Location
Various: Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville, Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Educational Society in Victoria
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
November
Events
Independence Academy
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Polish Senior Club in Rowville
Commemoration of National Independence Day on 11th November at the White Eagle House
Location
The House of the White Eagle in Breakwater
Organizer
Association of Poles in Geelong
Concert Dinner in Celebration of the National Independence Day on 11 November
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Federation of Polish Organisations in Victoria, Polish Club in Albion
Polish Festival at Federation Square
Location
Federation Square in Melbourne
Organizer
Polish Festival Incorporated
The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe – the patronal feast of the Society of Christ and the Missionary Sisters of Christ the King
Location
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough
Organizer
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough, Sisters Missionaries of Christ the King
St. Andrew's Day Festivities
Location
Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville, Polish Club in Albion, Youth Centre 'Polana' in Healesville
Organizer
Association of Polish People in the Eastern Districts of Melbourne; Polish Sporting, Recreation, and Community Association; Union of Poles in Melbourne.
December
Events
Christmas Nativity Play
Location
Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon
Organizer
Maria Konopnicka Polish School in Essendon, Polish Marian Shrine in Essendon, Polish Children's and Youth Choir in Melbourne
Polish Fair – Christmas Market
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Association of Eastern Districts of Melbourne Poles
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
24th of December
Events
Christmas Mystery Event
Location
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough
Organizer
Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Keysborough, Sisters Missionaries of Christ the King
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
31 December
Events
New Year's Eve Celebrations
Location
Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville; Polish Club in Albion; Polish House of John Paul II in Ardeer; Youth Centre 'Polana' in Healesville
Organizer
The Association of Poles from the Eastern Districts of Melbourne; Polish Sporting, Recreation, and Community Association; Polish Charitable Association in Sunshine; Union of Poles in Melbourne
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
several times a month
Events
Various thematically oriented meetings, lectures, and concerts
Location
Club Hub133 in East Brighton
Organizer
George Krysiak
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
at least once a month
Events
Lectures by specialists, networking meetings
Location
various
Organizer
Professional Polish Women in Melbourne
Event Name
Location
Name
Organizer
Name
variously
Events
Football camp with Legia Warsaw
Location
Western Eagles Football Club
Organizer
Western Eagles Football Club
Specialist Lectures
Location
headquarters of the Polish Social Care Office 'PolCare' in Mount Waverley
Organizer
Association of Polish Professionals in Australia
Afternoon sessions with film screenings about the Borderlands
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Union of Eastern Territories of the Second Polish Republic
Lectures by specialists, networking meetings
Location
various
Organizer
Polish Institute of Public Affairs
Various themed meetings held in person and online
Location
various: Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library in Elsternwick, Beth Weizmann Jewish Community Centre in Caulfield, Zoom platform
Organizer
Association of Polish Jews and Their Descendants
Cabaret Night at “Polana”
Location
Youth Centre "Polana" in Healesville
Organizer
Association of Poles in Melbourne, Experimental Theatre 'Miniatura'
Cabaret Night at “Polana”
Location
Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
Association of Poles in Melbourne, Experimental Theatre 'Miniatura'
Concerts and Festivities of the 'Łowicz' Ensemble
Location
The Polish House "Syrena" in Rowville
Organizer
Polish Vocal-Dance Ensemble 'Łowicz'
Concerts
Location
variously
Organizer
Polish Choir of Children and Youth in Melbourne
Theatrical performances
Location
Youth Centre 'Polana' in Healesville, Polish House 'Syrena' in Rowville, Polish Club in Albion
Organizer
J. Szaniawski Miniature Theatre Rehearsal