Patron:
Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO
Governor of Queensland
In
1919 a group of women began the Lyceum Club in Brisbane to share and
develop their interests in art, literature, music, science,
education, journalism and current affairs.
The Club is apolitical and non-sectarian and allows for:
Opportunities to continue lifelong learning
Participation in special interest groups
A
varied program of lectures
Friendships engendered by sharing mutual interests
Through the International Association of Lyceum Clubs, Lyceum
in Brisbane has links with clubs in many European countries,
New Zealand and North America.
Members may visit these clubs and also meet
other members at
triennial International Congresses
commemorates the founding of the Lyceum
Club in Brisbane on Friday 2 May 1919 and is held annually in late
April or early May.
At the 2012 Luncheon, Dr Marguerite La Caze addressed
members and guests on the topic, Forgiveness and the Unforgiveable.
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The Twelfth Annual Lyceum Lecture
is presented by an eminent Australian woman to members and guests at
a dinner.
The Lyceum Lecture began in 1998. A woman, pre-eminent in her profession
and from anywhere in Australia is
invited to speak on a topic of
her choice which reflects the interests of Lyceum, that is art,
literature, music, science, education journalism and current affairs.
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The Christmas Morning Tea
highlights talented
singers.
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AALC Triennial
Conference
The next Conference was held in Melbourne
14-17 May 2012.
The theme will be Multicultural Melbourne and will be a celebration
of both cuisine and culture.
Click on
Conferences
for details.
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IALC Triennial Congress
The next Congress will be held in
Perth inMay 2013
