The ESU (Qld) is a non-for-profit organisation lead by a board, supported by members and volunteers. Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex, OAM, Chevalier des Palmes Académiques, is the President and is supported by eight Directors. We run an active program of events throughout the year in support of our vision and focus. Our programs create, empower, enrich, encourage and transform.
Our Vision
promotes global understanding and human achievement through the shared use of the English language.
Our Focus
- Empowering through communication
– Public Speaking Competitions – Juniors and Seniors
– The annual Churchill lecture dinner
– A series of cultural awareness conversations
- Enriching human endeavour through performance
– The annual Roly Sussex Short Story Competition
- Creating educational Partnerships
– Youth exchanges
– International scholarships
- Partnering like-minded organizations
- Transforming human bonds
– Youth mentoring scheme
- Social and Cultural involvement
- Encouraging appreciation of Heritage and History
– Cook Terrace Cottage Conservation
Membership is open to all