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The English-Speaking Union (Queensland Branch)

The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity dedicated to promoting international understanding and human achievement through English.

ESU (Queensland Branch) is a not-for-profit organisation led by a board, supported by members and volunteers. The board consists of eight directors, including President Emeritus Professor Caroline Hatcher.

ESU (Queensland Branch) has an active program of events throughout the year in support of its objectives. These events include:

  • the Secondary School Public Speaking Competition: Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions in South-East Queensland, Toowoomba and West, and North Queensland
  • the Roly Sussex Short Story Competition: Open and Secondary School divisions, nationally
  • the annual Churchill Lecture and formal dinner
  • lectures, discussions and cultural events
  • workshops in public speaking, English language and communication

Membership is open to all


Please find information about the Roly Sussex Short Story Competition, the Secondary School Public Speaking Competition and our events in the menu bar at the top.

UPCOMING DATES

The English-Speaking Union (Queensland) invites you to mark
the following events in your diary:

Friday 27 February, Twilight Event, Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill
Friday 29 May, Literary Evening, 66 on Ernest, South Brisbane
Friday 31 July, Chrchill Lecture and dinner, United Service Club, Spring Hill
Saturday 12 September, High Tea at Miegunyah, Bowen Hills
Sunday 22 November, AGM and end-of-year social, Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill

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