National Writers' Conference & Online
Ambassador Panel
Kick off the National Writers’ Conference with a panel featuring this year’s incredible Ambassadors. Looking at everything from inspiration to ways of working, this powerhouse line up will share their reflections on writing as a craft, as a community, and as a life practice.
Saturday 17 June, 10am
Zoom
Online, Via Zoom
Debra Dank
Debra Dank is a Gudanji/Wakaja woman, married to Rick, with three adult children and two grandchildren.
Victoria Hannan
Victoria Hannan is a writer and photographer living in Melbourne.
Yumna Kassab
Yumna Kassab is a writer from Sydney. She is the author of The House of Youssef, Australiana and The Lovers.
Bella Li
Bella Li is the author of Argosy, Lost Lake, and Theory of Colours.
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