"The Melbourne Writers Festival is a vibrant celebration of stories, ideas, and the magic of the written word that lights up the city each year. It’s a joyful reminder of how storytelling connects us, challenges us, and sparks new ways of seeing the world—right in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling cultural scene. I am delighted to be walking alongside their CEO, Veronica Sullivan to grow awareness and support of this marvelous festival." — Anita Pahor, MWF Supporter and Special Advisor
MWF brings writers and readers together to be inspired, challenged and thrilled by an intelligent, rousing and diverse annual program of events. As a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help celebrate storytelling from Australia and around the globe.
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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. As an MWF supporter, your contributions will support:
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Paid engagement for writers at all stages of their careers
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Centring First Nations storytelling
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Improving literacy for young readers and writers through the MWF Schools Program
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Ensuring access for all audiences through low-cost and free programs
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.