The Australian Polish Historical Society was established in 2004, in Melbourne, and is a non-profit community-based organization. It comprises over 30 members, who are interested in documenting and celebrating the Polish presence in Victoria and Australia.

Aims:

- integration of people interested in Australian-Polish history, incl. recent and contemporary issues

- promotion, interchange and advancement of knowledge about the Polish migration to and heritage in Australia

- initiate, organise or facilitate collection and protection of authentic historical items and artefacts

- research, document, publish and promote information about the Polish presence in Australia

- broaden opportunities for participation in historical research

- encourage young people in the activities of the Society

- organise lectures, workshops, functions and visits on a wide variety of topics regarding Polish Australian heritage

- establish a library

- develop a computerised database

- offer a research service to all interested individuals

- provide an information and referral service

- work closely with other historical societies and all relevant community groups and organisations

- undertake any other activity that is conducive to the Society’s objectives

If you are interested in contributing to APHS, help us fulfil the above aims, please contact us.