Writing associations and organisations
General
Australian Society of Authors
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is the professional association for Australia's literary creators. It was formed in 1963 to promote and protect the rights of Australia's writers and illustrators, and now has almost 3000 members across Australia.
Ph: (02) 9318 0877
Web: www.asauthors.org
Children's Writing
Children's Book Council of Australia
The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a volunteer run, not for profit, organisation that was established in 1945 and is comprised of branches of individual members who are passionate about children's and young adult literature.
Ph (National Office): (08) 8332 2845 Toll free: 1800 248 379
Web: http://cbca.org.au
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - AUS & NZ chapter
In Australia, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) aims to support professional children's book writers and illustrators by keeping them up to date with industry knowledge, publishers - and each other. They focus on selling our work to both the Australian and international markets, especially the USA.
Ph: (02) 9363 4863
Web: www.scbwiaustralia.org
Play and Screen Writing
Australian Script Centre
The Australian Script Centre is a non-profit association with a membership base comprising a diverse community of theatre makers, including many playwrights, drama educators, students, theatre companies and producers. It has been selectively collecting, promoting and distributing contemporary Australian plays in manuscript form since 1979. The Centre's work supports playwrights in particular by filling the gap left by the very small number of Australian plays that achieve commercial publication.
Ph: (03) 6223 4675
Web: www.ozscript.org
Australian Writers' Guild
The Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) is a professional association for all performance writers - that is, writers for film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media.
Ph (National Office): (02) 9319 0339 Toll free: 1300 552 228
Web: www.awg.com.au
PlayWriting Australia
PlayWriting Australia works in concert with theatre companies, presenters, local playwriting groups, state funding bodies, international cultural bodies and other script development organisations across the country. It is a composite of two previous organisations, the Australian National Playwrights Centre (ANPC) and Playworks.
Ph: (02) 8571 9177
Web: www.pwa.org.au
Screen Australia (aka: Australian Film Commission)
Screen Australia provides support to Australian film, television, documentary and digital media makers and aims to put the industry on a new growth path. They are also focussed on ensuring a strong Australian voice across all screen media platforms.
Ph: (02) 8113 5800 Toll free: 1800 213 099
Web: www.screenaustralia.gov.au
ScreenACT
ScreenACT, the ACT Office of Film, Television and Digital Media, is responsible for implementing industry development initiatives, providing location production support and working with other states on potential partnering projects.
Ph: (02) 6247 4199
Web: www.screenact.com.au
Poetry
Australian Poetry Centre
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.
Ph: (03) 9527 4063
Web: www.australianpoetrycentre.org.au
Poets Union
The primary purpose of Poets Union is to encourage and develop opportunities for poets and contemporary poetry in Australia. Run by volunteers and one part-time employee, they organise readings, workshops, tours, and festivals all around the country.
Ph: (02) 9357 6602
Web: www.poetsunion.com
Young Writers
Express Media Inc.
Express Media is the peak organisation for the creation, development and promotion of young Australian writers and text-based artists. They are a key point of contact for young people wishing to enter the world of literature and text from either a professional viewpoint, or just to test the waters.
Ph: (03) 9094 7890
Web: www.expressmedia.org.au
