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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Sarah Rosse

Sarah Rosse is an author, speaker, journal coach, and mental health advocate from Gippsland, Victoria. Drawing on her lived experience supporting her son through a mental health crisis, Sarah is passionate about creating spaces where honest conversations can lead to healing, hope, and connection. She is the author of So, Who Are You Anyway? and volunteers with Kintsugi Heroes, facilitating community workshops that encourage storytelling and belonging. Through her writing, speaking, and 100 Conversations initiative, Sarah inspires others to embrace the power of sharing their stories and reminding people they are never alone.

Thursday 17 September, 5.30-7.30PM

The Art of Repair: Finding Your Story Through Conversation, Memory & Memoir

Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi—the art of repairing broken pottery with gold—this interactive workshop explores how life’s challenges, transitions and defining moments can become the foundation for meaningful storytelling.