Sunday 14 September, 10AM-11AM
National Writers’ Conference
National Writers' Conference
NWC: Tackling the Big Issues
Tune in for an in-depth conversation between writers who aren’t afraid to take on the crucial topics of politics, gender, mental health and more. In this discussion, they’ll emphasise the importance of lived experience, deep research and courage, as well as the generative and unifying opportunities that writing presents.
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The Wheeler Centre, Performance Space (Level 2, ground level)
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Featuring...
Sanya Rushdi
Sanya Rushdi is the middle of three daughters of Ali Ahmed Rushdi and Sultana Rushdi. She completed most of her primary schooling in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and part of her primary schooling in Australia. She completed her secondary and tertiary education mostly in Melbourne, Australia, where she has been living since 1989. Part of her higher […]
Hana Assafiri
Hana Assafiri’s life is dedicated to disrupting barriers that prevent women from thriving. pioneering a unique, dining culture in Melbourne. rooted in generosity, innovation,shaping a hospitality model that fosters community &connection. A fearless advocate for social justice, women’s rights, Hana initiated groundbreaking conversations through Speed Date a Muslim, creating spaces for dialogue on gender, racism, […]
Seth Robinson
Seth Robinson is an award-winning writer, producer, and academic based in Naarm/Melbourne. He is the author of Welcome to Bellevue (2020) the first full-length novel in Grattan Street Press’s original fiction collection. His work has featured in Kill Your Darlings, The Saturday Paper, Aurealis Magazine, Meniscus, and TEXT, among others. You can find out more […]
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