About Us
The Australia–Britain Society was formed in 1971 under the auspices of Sir Robert Menzies, then Prime Minister of Australia, to nurture and promote cultural links that both Britain and Australia shared through their common heritage. This was reflected by the British Prime Minister, Sir Alec Douglas-Home establishing a complementary sister society in Britain called Britain-Australia Society.

The Society in Australia is made up of a Foundation with branches in Sydney, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth.

The Australia-Britain Society is an independent non-political Australian organisation, whose role is to maintain, encourage and strengthen the numerous cultural links between Australia and Britain in a spirit of friendship. These bonding links are expressed through history, language, literature, education, sport and cultural events. The Society places emphasis on the role of youth in supporting a modern and evolving relationship between Australia and Britain.

The Society’s aims are met through a range of events, with an emphasis on fellowship and fun, which preserve occasions that both societies honour. These include Australia Day, and the Queen’s Birthday as the flagship celebration events. Surplus proceeds enable grants to be made for a diverse series of programmes within the charter of nurturing our common bonds and with a focus on young people.

Peter Jones
President


Patron: Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland