Join the ESU (Qld) and make a global impact
The English-Speaking Union (Queensland Branch) is a not-for-profit charitable and educational organisation. ESU (Qld) is affiliated with an Australian network of state branches and is part of the English-Speaking Union’s international network spanning the globe and based in the United Kingdom. Our volunteers, including the board of directors, organise educational and cultural events and competitions annually.
We understand the desire to make a difference through education and communication. Take the first step with us and join the ESU.
A world of possibilities awaits
Speaking
We empower individuals to master their speaking skills, boosting confidence and clarity in communication.
Writing
Community
We enrich interpersonal connections, fostering friendships and cultural understanding.
Transformative opportunities for learning and growth
Public Speaking competitions
School workshops
Roly Sussex Short Story Competition
This prestigious competition celebrates the art of storytelling and attracts a wide range of entries, with participants from various age groups showcasing their creative talents.
Events
Ignite your passion for the English language!
Join a diverse range of members and friends of the ESU for an exciting array of enriching social, cultural and informative events that foster learning, networking and global connections.
Latest News
2026 Roly Sussex Short Story Competition now open
The Roly Sussex Short Story Competition is now open! There is more than $10,000 in prize money across Open and Secondary School divisions. Entries close 18 September. Make sure to read the submission guidelines before you enter. More information can be found at the...
2025 Roly Sussex Short Story Competition Winners
Seven writers have been recognised for the quality of their work in the 2025 Roly Sussex Short Story Competition, established and sponsored by the Queensland Branch of the English-Speaking Union. They include a winner and runner-up in each of the School and Open...
Secondary School Public Speaking Competition 2025 Winners
Here are the winning entries in the 2025 Public Speaking Competition.
What people say
“ESU is a place where you go to think and be challenged and entertained and to meet ‘like’ friends!”
Queensland University of Technology
“Amid a chorus of doomsayers about the trajectory of the contemporary English language, the ESU is a living example of cherishing and preserving the great traditions of English.”