The State of the (Writing) Nation is Writers Victoria’s annual address from a prominent Australian writer, and a chance to reflect on what’s happening now and where we’re heading in Australian literature and publishing.
The State of the (Writing) Nation is Writers Victoria’s major annual fundraising event and will be hosted by poet and Writers Victoria patron Andy Jackson.
Join us in person to hear the 2024 address from journalist and author Louise Milligan whose book Witness was People’s Choice winner in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. Milligan published her debut novel, Pheasants Nest, in March.
Hear Milligan's insights into the world of Australian literature and how we need to keep elevating voices that we wouldn't otherwise hear – voices that can change the national conversation. You will also hear from emerging writers Gurmeet Kaur and Beau Windon.
The formalities end at 7.30pm but please join us for a drink afterwards to continue the conversation.
A live stream of this event will also be available for those living interstate.
This event will be available to live stream on this page from 6.30pm AEST on Thursday 21 November 2024.
Bookings for the live stream are not required.
Presented in partnership with Writers Victoria. All proceeds from this event will support Writers Victoria and the Writers Victoria Fund which provides writers experiencing financial barriers with access to professional development and networking opportunities.
Partner
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Thursday 21 November
6.30 - 8.00pm
Tickets
$20.00
Ticket
All proceeds from this event will support Writers Victoria and the Writers Victoria Fund for writers experiencing financial barriers to professional development and networking opportunities.
If you can, please add a donation to your ticket price.
Donations to Writers Victoria ensure that writing remains accessible and inclusive to all members of the community. Your donation will go towards:
- Professional Development: Providing free or subsidised workshops, mentorships and manuscript assessments, particularly for writers facing financial or social barriers.
- Regional: Offering programs that reach regional communities.
- Writeability Program: Supporting d/Deaf and disabled writers through tailored resources, events and writing groups.
Alternatively, you can donate directly to the Writers Victoria Fund here.
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Location
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
For information regarding accessibility at The Wheeler Centre, click here.
Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.
Additional Notes
The bookseller for this event is Hill of Content Bookshop.
Featuring
Louise Milligan
Louise Milligan is a multi-award-winning investigative journalist for ABC TV Four Corners and an author. Her investigation for ABC TV and her Walkley-award-winning book, Cardinal, broke international news. Her story “I Am ...
Andy Jackson
Andy Jackson is a poet and creative writing teacher and mentor, was awarded the inaugural Writing the Future of Health Fellowship, and is a Writers Victoria Patron. He has featured at literary events and arts festivals ...
Gurmeet Kaur
Gurmeet Kaur is a writer and poet living on Wurundjeri country. Her poems, essays and reviews are published in Rabbit, Cordite, Suburban Review, Liminal, Kill Your Darlings and elsewhere. She was a 2023 New Critic at Kill ...
Beau Windon
Beau Windon is a neurodivergent author of Wiradjuri heritage based in Naarm/Melbourne. He writes quirky stories about quirky people (including his quirky self) and poetry about all of the dark goo coating his mind. In 2021 ...