Our purpose in action

Every ESA branch is rooted in a uniquely diverse community. Our members are empowered to use their individual talents in ways that directly support the needs and values of their local areas,

With the freedom to design and lead projects that reflect their own creativity and passions, each branch brings something special to the table – whether it’s hosting community events, raising funds for local charities, supporting schools or providing hands-on help where it’s needed most.

ESA’s flexibility allows every branch to make a meaningful impact – right where its matters most.

All ESA members have a strong bond to each other due to their compassionate nature and desire to help their neighbours.

In doing this, they have succeeded with many state-wide fund raising projects.

Cancer Council Queensland

At the 1974 Annual Convention, it was decided to adopt Cancer Research and other cancer related projects as ESA Australia’s State Philanthropic project.  This decision led to the development of their relationship with the Cancer Council of Queensland (then known as the Queensland Cancer Fund) and it still continues today.

Apart from the research scholarship, Cancer Council has supported other cancer related projects in various ventures which include:

Supporting accommodation and cancer patient services at:

  • ESA Village accommodation for the Leukaemia Foundation – Dutton Park
  • Sunland Clem Jones Leukaemia Foundation Units – Nathan
  • Gluyas Rotary Lodge and Freemasons Leukaemia Village – Townsville

Oncology Enrolled Nurse’s Bursaries

  • Establishment of Queensland’s first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
  • Mater Hospital Baby Cord Blood Bank and Research Centre
  • Promoting Daffodil Day by selling Cancer Council daffodil merchandise
  • Many other local charities throughout Queensland

The most recent venture is the sponsoring of the ESA Wig and Turban Service.  To date, more than $650,000 has been raised for Cancer Council Queensland. 

Leukaemia Foundation

In 1983, the Redcliffe Branch of ESA Australia established the Princess Quest, with all proceeds donated to the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland. Over the following decade, numerous ESA Australia branches joined Redcliffe in their tireless and successful fundraising efforts. Due to the remarkable growth and success of the campaign, the Quest was formally handed over to the Leukaemia Foundation in 1993.
In recognition of ESA’s unwavering commitment, the Foundation named its South Brisbane accommodation centre ESA Village. In 2012, ESA Village was relocated and newly rebuilt in Dutton Park, continuing its legacy of support for families affected by leukaemia.

ESA Blood Cancer Centre ESA Village – Dutton Park, Brisbane

Facilities

ESA Village offers 30 fully furnished two and three bedroom units within a multi-storey complex located in the vibrant Boggo Road Urban Village, Dutton Park. The facility is designed around a spacious, grassed courtyard and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Covered walkways ensure wheelchair accessibility and connect each air-conditioned, comfortable, and spacious unit.

Amenities include:

  • Shaded children’s playground
  • Gym and spa
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Auditorium
  • Undercover security parking for residents
  • A welcoming family/games room equipped with a television, books, magazines, board games, and children’s toys

History

ESA Village was originally opened in 1994 on Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane. This $4 million, 21unit complex was situated just 100 metres from the Mater Hospital Campus.

In 2012, to accommodate the development of the Queensland Children’s Hospital, ESA Village was relocated and rebuilt at Dutton Park with the support of Queensland Health.

The Village is named in honour of the unwavering commitment and extraordinary fundraising efforts of ESA International members—especially through their involvement in the Princess Quest, later known as the Leukaemia Foundation Quest.

Patient and Family Accommodation

ESA Village is conveniently located just 300 metres from the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PA Hospital) in Brisbane.

Brisbane and Townsville are currently the only two cities in Queensland providing specialist treatment for blood cancers, making the Village a vital support hub for patients and families travelling for care.

ESA Wig and Turban Service

Since 2013, ESA International Queensland has proudly sponsored the free ESA Wig and Turban Service which enables Queenslanders affected by cancer to borrow a wig or turban, free of charge, for the duration of their cancer treatment.

Each of the Cancer Council of Queensland’s offices and accommodation lodges across the state, including Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Bundaberg, and the Sunshine Coast are equipped with a Wig Loan Library comprising of a selection of wigs and turbans.

For more information (on borrowing wigs and turbans) or to support the ESA  Wig and Turban service please call Cancer Council Queensland 131120
or visit Online ESA Wig and Turban Service or email:  WATS@cancerqld.org.au

Hummingbird House

ESA is proud to support Hummingbird House. It is Queensland’s only children’s hospice and one of only three children’s hospices in Australia. They provide short break stays, family support services, creative therapies, and care at the end of life and after death, for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.