Are you an aspiring author with lots of ideas but no idea how to craft an idea into a story? What makes a good piece of writing? And how do you get published? In this online workshop Melanie will share techniques for getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page, plus tips…

Ever wondered how writers craft compelling narratives that young adult readers love to read? Expert First Nations writers tell all in this informative young adult work focused session. With Gary Lonesborough, Graham Akhurst, Melanie Saward and moderated by Mariah Sweetman.

How does living on Country inspire writing? Be immersed as writers and poets from language groups across the central desert share their work from their remote homelands. A film series featuring Theresa Penangke Alice, Marie Elena Ellis, Maureen Nampijinpa O’Keefe, Tisha Perrurle Carter and Desmond and Stanley Byrne. Co-created with GARUWA co-founder Kieran Satour and…

This session explores Woven, a poetry anthology that holds the voices of 30 First Nations peoples collaborating to write other worlds. With Anahera Gildea, essa may ranapiri, Evelyn Araluen, Raelee Lancaster and moderated by Jeanine Leane.

Should only Blak critics critique Blak work? What does the Blak lens bring to the process? With Bryan Andy, Daniel Browning, Declan Fry, Tristen Harwood and moderated by Davey Thompson.

This session highlights the role of firestick farming in shaping the ecology of Australia. With Uncle Dave Wandin, Uncle Rodney Carter and moderated by Bhiamie Williamson.

Sit down with First Nations Elders and bear witness to their sacred knowledge of country and community. With Aunty Di Kerr, Uncle Herb Patten, Uncle Dave Wandin and moderated by Isobel Morphy-Walsh.

There’s more than one way to write a good story. Three writers sit down to discuss their methods of the craft. With Julie Janson, Kim Scott, Jeanine Leane and moderated by Evelyn Araluen.

Dive into the profound narratives behind the melodies with ‘Stories Beyond the Songs’ featuring Allara, Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Maylene Yinar, Monica Jasmine Karo. This captivating showcase features four extraordinary singer/songwriters, each weaving a tapestry of inspiration behind their beloved compositions. Allara Briggs, a Yorta Yorta woman, unfolds tales of Blak justice and climate justice through…

Join us as incredible poets of now share their hopes, love and learnings with our future generations through spoken word and movement. From Elders to emerging artists, don’t miss this opportunity to dream into the future. With Aunty Di Kerr, ENOKI, Nayook, Jada Narkle. In partnership with Yirramboi.