ACT Writers' Centre (more info)

The website of the ACT Writers' Centre provides information about workshops, books you can purchase from the Centre via mail order, a calendar of significant literary events in the ACT, information on competitions and awards, profiles of authors in t...

Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) (more info)

The Association protects and promotes the interests of booksellers throughout Australia. Members range from small independent bookshops to large chains.

Australian Bush Poets Association Inc (ABPA) (more info)

The Australian Bush Poets Association was established in 1994 to foster and encourage the growth of bush poetry in Australia. The association has members throughout Australia and supports national and state bush poetry championships, as well as bush ...

Australian Poetry Centre (more info)

The Australian Poetry Centre is a not-for-profit, incorporated association established to promote reading, writing and publishing activities associated with Australian poetry in all of its forms.

Australian Publishers Association (APA) (more info)

Formerly known as the Australian Book Publishers Association, the APA is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Visit the website for information about the association, membership, training, news, bookfairs, a...

Australian Society of Authors (ASA) (more info)

Official site about The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) which promotes and protects the professional interests of Australian literary creators. Through the website you can find out what the ASA does, how to become a member, ASA publications, news...

Australian Society of Poets (ASOP) (more info)

An online resource for all poetry in Australia which also aims to encourage the general Australian public, both adults and juniors, to list their poetry and short stories free of charge. Also includes search by title or author, events listing and us...

Australian Storytelling (more info)

Promotes the craft and skills of storytelling through resources, workshops, coaching, and accreditation for storytellers. Provides a forum for storytellers to share skills. Includes information on 'Under the Southern Cross', Australia's National Stor...

Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) (more info)

The Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) is a professional association for writers in the areas of television, radio, screen and stage. The website gives information about the Australian Writers' Guild, a comprehensive writers' directory, information on h...

BookTown Australia (more info)

Promoting the international booktown movement in Australasia. Has links to booktowns all over the world. The world's first booktown is acknowledged to be the village of Hay-on-Wye, on the Welsh-English border, started in 1961.

Canberra Society of Editors (more info)

The Society's website includes contact details, and a register of freelance editors in Canberra, a checklist of what editors do, some recent issues of our newsletter. Also includes a 'notice board' with details of meetings, training courses and more.

Children's Book Council (more info)

The Book is a National Organisation composed of branches in the various states. All work is voluntary and done by ordinary people who are committed to bringing children and good books together. There are awards given under different categories of chi...

Fellowship of Australian Writers (Vic) (more info)

The Fellowship of Australian Writers (Vic) Inc is a non-profit voluntary organisation which aims to bring together all those interested in writing for their mutual professional, cultural and social benefit, and to provide information and advice to th...

Fellowship of Australian Writers (WA) (more info)

A network for Western Australian writers - poets, novelists, script-writers and biographers. The Fellowship of Australian Writers (WA) provides reviews and articles, details of forthcoming events, workshops, competitions and other writing opportuniti...

Galley Club (more info)

The Galley Club is the link between the publishing and printing industries, providing a forum for ideas exchange on technical and other issues impacting upon them. The Club has fostered excellence in publishing for more than 25 years. Through ongoing...

Interplay (more info)

Interplay is an international organisation for the development of young playwrights was founded in 1985. Every two years Interplay organises the largest festival of young playwrights in the world, based at James Cook University in Townsville, North Q...

Kingston Arts Network (KAN) (more info)

KAN is a non-government, grass roots organisation supporting local artists of all disciplines, including literary, visual and performing artists. KAN operates in the Kingston area of Melbourne.

May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust (more info)

The May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust honours her contribution to Australian children's literature and supports today's creators of books for children in her name, providing a context that links the work of contemporary children's authors and ill...

Melbourne Poets Union Inc (more info)

A not for profit organisation promoting poetry for poets and other like minded people. Includes notice of readings and workshops, information about competitions, publications, and membership details.

Paper Bark Press (more info)

Sydney based poetry publishing organisation. Founded in 1986 PBP has published over forty poetry titles, many of which have won major awards. Find out more online.