Industry organisation
Barossa Writers is a dedicated group of writers who meet monthly to read and critique members’ work. The group have published several anthologies, hold workshops with guest speakers and run a regular competition for young writers. Members’ interests include, but are not limited to, writing poetry, short stories, family history and children’s stories.
For writers and those interested in promoting writing and reading of Australian literature. Publishes anthologies of group work. Meets first Sunday of the month, 1:45pm-4:45pm, at the Springwood Neighbourhood Centre (please check website to confirm).
Broad Universe is an international organisation of women and men dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. See website for more details.
The Broken Hill Regional Writers Centre fosters writing and literary enjoyment for those living in west NSW.
An active group interested in reading, writing and composing poetry. Organises the Bush Lantern Award and the Bundy Poets Muster. Meetings held every second Saturday of each month at the Rum City Silver Band Hall, Targo Street, Bundaberg at 1:30pm.
A group of 40-50 keen members dedicated to all aspects of creative writing, including plays and poetry. Welcomes isolated writers from all states of Australia as members. Members invited to submit work for critiquing. There is also a monthly newsletter.
Established in 1993 with the intention of building a ‘living arts centre’. Runs an annual Artist-in-Residence program for artists or groups, including writers. Places are organised by application or invitation, and are available for individuals or groups on a project-basis. See website for application details.
The Camden Head Pilot Station honours Australia’s nature writing genre. Its program includes artists-in-residence and an annual children’s competition held in the schools of the Camden Haven.
The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild (CSFG) helps science fiction, fantasy and horror writers and illustrators develop their craft through critiquing and sharing news and experiences. Meets the first Wednesday of the month for critiquing and the third Wednesday of the month for guild matters at ACT Writers Centre. Check mailing list for details.
Carclew Youth Arts is South Australia’s peak arts body for people aged 26 and under. Carclew Youth Arts’ Board was previously known as the South Australian Youth Arts Board, or SAYAB.
Crime Writers’ Association of Australia was formed to promote and publicise Australian crime fiction and to organise the annual Ned Kelly Awards for excellence in crime writing.
Formerly Brown’s Mart Community Arts, Darwin Community Arts is an organisation inspired and animated by artists and communities. Because of its strong community connection, it reflects the prolific, vibrant and multicultural nature of the Northern Territory. Darwin Community Arts initiates projects and responds to ideas and requests from the community.
Down South Writer’s Centre is concerned with the promotion of literature and creative writing in Busselton and region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marion Writers offers critiques, encouragement and inspiration to all members. Each member emails up to 1500 words to all other members a week prior to each meeting, and at the meeting honest constructive criticism, written and oral, is exchanged to promote the development and enjoyment of creative writing, concepts and techniques. Member positions are limited. After each meeting we adjourn for lunch at the cafe in the centre.
The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust provides annual Creative Time Residential Fellowships for Australian children’s authors and illustrators in its studio apartments situated in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.
The Media Resource Centre is a member of Screen Development Australia, a national network of organisations supporting the development of a strong, innovative and diverse screen industry in Australia. It provides entry-level to early-career film, video and digital media makers with access to equipment, subsidy programs and advice on all aspects of development and production. The related Mercury and Iris Cinemas provides local practitioners with the opportunity to screen their works.
The MEAA is the professional union that covers employees in the media, entertainment, sports, and art industries, advocating on issues like equity, workplace relations and standard pay rates.