Federation of Polish Organisations in Queensland Inc
About Us
The Federation of Polish Organisations in Queensland Inc. operates out of Brisbane but is a state-wide umbrella authority empowered by its member organisations to represent and act on behalf of the Polish community of Queensland, engaging with all tiers of government in Australia. The FPOQ formally came into being on the 11th November, 2020 out of a need to establish a credible body of professionals that worthily represents the Polish community of Queensland with integrity and the highest ethical standards.
Role
The role of the FPOQ is fourfold:
Co-ordination
of all Polish priorities
Advocacy
in the best interest of the Polish diaspora
Information
dissemination and exchange
Community Welfare
relations and development
Character
The FPOQ:
- is a voluntary incorporation of Polish community organisations in Queensland that works collaboratively with the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Queensland
- upholds the values and principles of democracy, freedom, justice and respect for human rights
- proactively supports each of its member organisations equally, without prejudice nor vested interest
- is an advocate for interests and endeavours that clearly promote Polish language, history and culture
- is apolitical (the incorporation shall not in any way support or actively assist any political party)
Objects
The FPOQ:
- represents the Polish community in Queensland, defends its rights, promotes its interests and provides support to Polish activities within Queensland
- liaises and co-operates with people, institutions and organisations in Poland
- promotes the Polish language, traditions and culture in Queensland
- raises awareness of Poland, its culture, history and current position in Australian society by promoting Polish literature, music and all forms of the arts
- raises awareness of the contribution of Polish migrants to the wellbeing of Queensland and of Polish cultural heritage in Queensland
- co-operates with organisations from outside the Polish community in Queensland whose aims are consistent with the principles, aims and objectives of the Association
- promotes loyalty to Australia within the Polish community
- encourages and assists Australians of Polish origin to actively participate in all spheres of Australian life
- supports Polish youth development through sporting, social, cultural and educational activities
- acts as a forum for the development of Polish community activities in Queensland
- sources grant funding, establishes funds and foundations, and makes gifts, donations, and loans for any purpose that is consistent with the aims of the incorporation
- invests any income not immediately required for fulfilling any of its objectives
- does all such other acts and things as may appear incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives
FPOQ Inc. has the pleasure of working collaboratively with the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Queensland, Dr Theresa Lauf
