Industry Organisations
The Eastwood Hills FAW is open to anyone with an interest in writing, whether it be prose, poetry, articles or other forms. FAW’s aim is to foster creativity through critique sessions, workshops, guest speakers etc, in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere. Annual competition for short story and poetry.
Editors Victoria is Australia’s oldest and largest association for professional editors. It provides opportunities for professional development, and aims to establish and maintain high standards of editing while advocating for member and associate-member editors. A directory of freelance editors is available on the website.
Educational Lending Right (ELR) operates as an Administrative Scheme and is administered by the Government Office for the Arts. ELR makes payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers on the basis that income is lost from the availability of their books in educational libraries (school, TAFE and university libraries). ELR also supports the enrichment of Australian culture by encouraging the growth and development of Australian writing and publishing.
A support group for published children’s writers and illustrators in South Australia.
The Ensemble Theatre Company was founded in 1958 by Hayes Gordon. The company presents a 12-month season of plays at its Kirribilli venue and other venues around Sydney. The theatre programs a mix of Australian and international work, as well as presenting new works and classics. The Ensemble Theatre is Australia’s longest, continuously running professional theatre company and has constantly maintained the highest standards in theatrical presentation.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) is a subscription based, non-profit organisation for writers of all ages and levels of ability. Members receive ‘The Australian Writers’ magazine, writing advice and the opportunity to enter FAW’s National Literary Awards, conducted each year. Members have access to readings and workshops where they can get feedback on their work through our network of regional branches.
Groups aim to support, inspire and inform. Writing Group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm, Poetry meet the same time on the third Wednesday.
The Friendly Street Poets Inc. organisation is a voluntary, artistic, egalitarian, inclusive, supportive and welcoming community of poets. FSP encourages the development of SA poets and poetry by providing live performance and publishing opportunities. FSP publishes an annual anthology, launched at Writers’ Week during the Adelaide Festival of Arts. Open mic readings are monthly and everyone is welcome to listen or perform.
Tropic Sun Theatre was founded by Jean-Pierre Voos in 1986. The main purpose of Tropic Sun was to offer senior students and graduates of the Performing Arts Course at JCU opportunities to present theatre at a professional standard and to meet a variety of critical audiences through touring. Late in 2006 the company moved to the Court Theatre, the former Magistrates Court building at the corner of Stokes and Sturt Sts in the City. This excellent building provides office, rehearsal and our own performance space and will remain the company’s home for the ne…
Geelong Writers is a community-based organisation that aims to encourage writing in all its genres. We conduct a weekly social meeting, a monthly reading and a wide variety of writing workshops. GW publishes a fortnightly e-bulletin, a members’ anthology, and literary journal, Azuria.
Established in 1990, the Gold Coast Writers is the longest running and largest writing organisation on the Gold Coast. GCWA presents monthly meetings with guest speakers, regular workshops and national writing competitions for adults and young writers. GCWA also has a number of support sub-groups, which provide support with more intimate hands on opportunities to share and critique members’ writing.
Group aims to promote creative writing in the community. Meets monthly to critique each other’s work and holds two seminars a year. The group publishes the ‘Tamba’ magazine biannually.
The resident theatre company of the historic SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross, Griffin Theatre Company dedicates itself to the nurture, presentation and promotion of outstanding Australian playwriting and contemporary theatre. An engine-room for theatrical discovery, ingenuity and diversity, Griffin exists to bring playwrights and new writing for the stage to national and international attention. Having produced numerous groundbreaking plays since its establishment in 1979, Griffin continues to invest in artistic and audience development – with profess…
Based in Albury-Wodonga (on the NSW/Victorian border), HotHouse Theatre offers an annual subscription season of 5 or more new works at its performance home (The Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga), tours regionally and nationally, operates a Drama School and technical theatre training program for young people, commissions leading Australian playwrights, and runs the national artist residency program, A Month in the Country.
Hunter Writers’ Centre organises readings and workshops for readers and writers in the Hunter region. Local writers are encouraged to use the large studio space at the Lock-up for workspace and meetings. The HWC also runs a number of community cultural projects throughout the year, the Newcastle Poetry Prize and a Writer In Residence program.
A group for young writers that meets regularly to encourage young people with their writing. Caters for primary and secondary aged writers. Runs annual competition for young writers in three age categories: under 10, 11-14 and 15-18 years. Contact organisers for full information.
Collection and recording of photos books, periodicals and personal statements on the history of Italian migration to Victoria. The society also has a research library with books, periodicals, audio and video cassettes. Open to the public by appointment only. Access costs applicable.
The Katherine Region of Writers was established in 1991. With eight anthologies published, this non-profit community group meet monthly to share their writing, assist with manuscripts, old and new writing and encourage beginners and everyone in between to get their thoughts and ideas down. Everyone is welcome regardless of their genre or level of writing.
Writing group for young writers who want to hone their craft. Meets every Thursday in term time at 4.00pm – 5.00pm (under 13s) and 5.00pm – 6.00pm (13-18s). Just bring along your imagination and some writing material and meet other young people who love to write.
La Mama is currently one of Melbourne’s oldest and most relevant theatres. It was founded in 1967 by the visionary Betty Burstall after she visited and was inspired by New York’s performing arts scene. Built in 1883, La Mama’s tiny stage and intimate spaces break down many of the traditional barriers created between audience and performer, and continues to nurture the new, vital and unconventional whilst maintaining a strong focus on staging local works.
Provides an atmosphere of sharing and support as writers hone their craft. Program includes workshops, speakers, hands-on writing, feedback, social activities and more. Has a strong mentoring program for inexperienced writers. Meets first Saturday of month at 2pm.
Meets monthly, mostly at Belgrave Regional Library. Meetings focus on workshopping and celebrating members’ writing activities and achievements. Holds annual professional development workshops (open to invited participants) and writing retreats. Main aim is to support, motivate and celebrate each other’s writing aspirations. Interested persons are welcome to contact the group.
Meets monthly, mostly at Belgrave Regional Library. Meetings focus on workshopping and celebrating members’ writing activities and achievements. Holds annual professional development workshops (open to invited participants) and writing retreats. Main aim is to support, motivate and celebrate each other’s writing aspirations. Interested persons are welcome to contact the group.
Legal deposit was reinstated in Western Australia under the Legal Deposit Act 2012. The Act covers print, audio-visual and digital material, including works published on the Internet. The Legal Deposit Regulations 2013 prescribe how the Act’s provisions operate. Regulations for the deposit of physical items came into effect on 1 January 2014. Further consultation to develop regulations for digital legal deposit will be undertaken in 2014.
Live Poets is a performing venue for writers, musicians and storytellers. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from February to November. We feature special guests in poetry and unplugged music. We also welcome in our open section anyone who wants to recite, sing, tell a story, or play an instrument. Published eight books of poetry under Live Poets’ Press Imprint.