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MWF Schools brings Victorian students together to discover the power of storytelling and connect with some of Australia’s leading writers, storytellers and thinkers.
Across five inspiring days of events, students explore a range of texts and ideas designed to spark learning and curiosity. Research shows that reading from an early age can help improve confidence, social connection and educational outcomes.
This year, hundreds of primary, secondary and VCE students attended MWF Schools. With your support, we can reach more young Victorians by providing access to MWF Schools for communities who need it the most.
Watch some of the magic moments from MWF Schools 2026 below.
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"Each year, the program connects students with some of the most exciting storytellers in the country through interactive sessions designed to spark curiosity, imagination and conversation. Whether students are passionate readers already or still discovering their place within reading and writing culture, MWF Schools creates meaningful points of connection that can have a lasting impact."
—Karys McEwen, author, school librarian and MWF Education Advisor
Why Give to MWF?
Reading and writing are the foundation of a society that values imagination, empathy, and dialogue. In an age of technological acceleration and artificial intelligence, the human art of storytelling remains essential.
By giving to MWF, our donors demonstrate their support for the exchange of ideas, the celebration of stories, and the act of coming together to listen and imagine.
MWF donors play a vital role in sustaining the literary culture that defines Melbourne as a world-class City of Literature. Your support ensures that Melbourne Writers Festival will continue to enrich our city and its communities for generations to come.
For further assistance or to discuss a contribution to MWF, please contact development@mwf.com.au.
Melbourne Writers Festival is a not-for-profit organisation with registered charitable and Deductible Gift Recipient status. All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible and gifts of $1,000 and above are acknowledged publicly on our website.