What role do First Nations languages play in Australia’s creative outputs? You might be surprised. With Kim Scott, Kirli Saunders, Marie Elena Ellis and moderated by Philip Morrissey. In partnership with the Naomi Milgrom Foundation.

Writers discuss the importance of First Nations imprints in publishing. What else is needed in the publishing ecology? With Rachel Bin Salleh, Tisha Carter, Yasmin Smith and moderated by Sandra Phillips.

We explore the themes of two recent publications, Edenglassie and The Visitors, with insight from the authors. With Jane Harrison, Melissa Lucashenko and moderated by Daniel Browning.

Join us for the captivating realm of The Bogong, where diverse storytellers from various genres converge to deliver meticulously crafted spoken word pieces, each exploring a profound narrative of lived experiences. For this Festival, the overarching theme is ‘Blak Futures Now. Wondering about the name? In the lofty mountainous regions of the eastern states, traditionally the…

Two writers share their insightful memoirs in this intimate and special event. With Debra Dank, Amy Thunig and moderated by Lynette Russell.

Six brilliant poets read poems from their oeuvre, building to a crescendo of Blak verse. With Graham Akhurst, Jeanine Leane, Kirli Saunders, Laniyuk, Neika Lehman, Nadine Anne Hura, Yvette Holt. In partnership with Australian Poetry via the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

LGBTQIA+ writers share their words and the stories that inspired them. With Laniyuk, Kirli Saunders, Stone Motherless Cold and moderated by Nayuka Gorrie.

Get a glimpse into the minds of young writers who are shaping the future of Blak literature. With John Morrissey, Stone Motherless Cold, Susie Anderson and moderated by Neika Lehman. In partnership with Emerging Writers Festival.

How do three fabulous Blak women write while juggling the many roles Aboriginal women fulfil in their communities? With Deborah Cheetham Fraillon, Helen Milroy, Debra Dank and moderated by Sandra Phillips. In partnership with Stella.

Dive deep into a cultural, ecological & historical journey of knowledge. Wemba/Wergaia man Dean Stewart will inspire you to connect with the hidden stories of our River; the Birrarung/Yarra. This engaging journey peels away the layers of time and place. It evokes the memories of a vibrant natural and cultural landscape, revealing the dramatic irrevocable…