Here are the prize-winners of the photo competition for the 2026 Australian & New Zealand Esperanto congress and summer school. First prize – Helen Palmer This photo immediately grabs you with the strong colours of the T-shirt and the striking green star. The composition puts you in the subject’s perspective, and draws you into the photo, which has a lot of depth due to the different layers (subject, hill, suburb, river, city). These layers also give the photo interest with […]
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Esperanto on ABC Local Radio
On Saturday, 10 January, vice-president Jonathan Cooper was interviewed about Esperanto by Mark Humphries, on ABC Local Radio. Although it was in Sydney, it could be heard in many other locations. It’s now available online.
Congress 2026, Auckland
The Australian & New Zealand Esperanto congress and summer school in 2026 was held in Auckland, from 11 to 17 January. (For general information about congresses, see the main congress page.) Venue ST FRANCIS RETREAT CENTRE 50 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042, New Zealand For Esperantists and learners The program included: Esperanto classes An evening of theatre and music Excursions Lectures on Esperanto and other topics Game night AGM Download the congress book (with program) (PDF, 8 pages, 239 KB, […]
Esperanto on ABC Radio National
On 24 September, Jonathan Cooper (our vice president) was interviewed about Esperanto for an episode of Late Night Live (ABC Radio National) with David Marr, and the interview was broadcast on 13 October. It is available online. Interestingly, some bits, which didn’t make it onto the broadcast version, were included online (sort of like “the director’s cut”). Read the transcript on the Esperanto NSW website.
Monthly lecture series via Zoom
The 3rd Sunday of each month, 5pm Sydney time (UTC+11) PLEASE NOTE: Sydney is now following summer-time. If you would like to attend, or to present something yourself, please write to: prezidanto@esperanto.org.au (NOTE: All lectures are in Esperanto.) > 2024 Lecture series > 2023 Lecture series > 2022 Lecture series > 2021 Lecture series Program 15 March 2026 (To be announced) Previous sessions 15 February 2026 Another hour with Bruna Ŝtono – Mikael Bronstein (Russia) Mikael Bronstein, pseudonym Bruna Ŝtono, […]
Esperanto promoted on Radio Adelaide 101.5
“Nicky Page enjoyed taking a closer look at the international language Esperanto with a keen bunch of people attending a summer school in Adelaide, learning a language you may not even have heard of. They even have a show on community radio. Thanks to the Australian Esperanto Association.” Listen now Photo: Helen Palmer (detail)
Congress 2025, Adelaide
The Australian Esperanto congress and summer school in 2025 was held in Adelaide, from 5 to 11 January. (For general information about congresses, see the main congress page.) Venue ST ANN’S COLLEGE 187 Brougham Place, North Adelaide SA 5006 For Esperantists and learners The program included: Esperanto classes An evening of theatre and music Excursions Lectures on Esperanto and other topics Game night AGM Download the CONGRESS BOOK (PDF, 431 KB), containing the full program in Esperanto Teachers Trevor SteeleWe […]
Monthly lecture series via Zoom 2024
The 3rd Sunday of each month, 4–6pm Sydney time If you would like to attend, or to present something yourself, please write to: prezidanto@esperanto.org.au (NOTE: All lectures are in Esperanto.) Program (See current year.) 2024 15 December 2024 Can the financial industry save the planet? – Jonathan Moylan (Australia) Jonathan Moylan is a professional environmentalist who has worked for fifteen years for various international, national and local non-profit organisations, leading campaigns to fight climate change and also to preserve biodiversity. […]
Congress 2024, Ballarat Victoria
The Australian Esperanto congress and summer school in 2024 was held in Ballarat, 5–14 January. (For general information about congresses, see the main congress page.) Venue FEDERATION UNIVERSITY OF AUSTRALIA University Drive, Mt Helen, Ballarat VIC 3350 For Esperantists and learners The program included: Esperanto classes An evening of theatre and music Excursions Lectures on Esperanto and other topics Game night AGM Download the Program (PDF 151 KB) – containing the full program (in Esperanto). Participating virtually Some sessions were […]
Monthly lecture series via Zoom 2023
The 3rd Sunday of each month, 4–6pm Sydney time If you would like to attend, or to present something yourself, please write to: prezidanto@esperanto.org.au (NOTE: All lectures are in Esperanto.) Program (See current year.) 2023 17 December 2023 Brno and the South Moravia region – Mirka and Jirka TOMEĈEK (Czech Republic) Brno is the likely location to host the World Esperanto Congress in 2025. Mirka and Jirka presented many interesting aspects of the city and its surroundings, including its culture, […]