The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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We thank our generous supporters

We wouldn’t be anywhere without the incredible Bookmarkers who give regularly to the Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Our sincerest thank you to:

Alana Lambert, Arden Baker, Aisha Trambas, Alicia Cook, Cara Sputore, Caroline Ladicani, CC Turner, Clare Carlin, Connor Phipps, Darcy Green. Debra Russel, FL Kong, Gabrielle Ryan, Georgia Clark, Georgia Synoms, George Morstyn, George Dunford, Guy Edwards, Jacinta Le Plastrier, Jamila Djafar Khodja, Jason Craig, Jeanie Watson, Julia English, Keran Howe, Khalid Warsame, Katherine Barbon, Kay Are, Liz Murray, Lou Bromley, Lucy Hamilton, Luke Patterson, Mark Crees, Mark Kavenagh, River Gammon, Ruth Richards, Sarah Myles, Sarah Giles, Sarai Mannolini-winwood, Sherryn Hind, Sue-Anne Hunter, Tara Prowse, Tim Duggan, Tracy Layton, Veronica Sullivan and William Dawson.

Out extra special thank you to the Mcleod Family Foundation for their continuous and generous support of the future of Australian storytelling.


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    We are proud to partner with RMIT, continuing our Volunteer Development Program in 2024