Category: Writing

Australian writers are invited to give voice to the most vulnerable amongst us in a new writing prize established by Voiceless, the animal protection institute.

The Voiceless Writing Prize sponsored by Australian Ethical Investment is one of the most lucrative short story and non-fiction competitions in Australia, awarding a total prize pool of over $20,000.

The Prize is designed to advance public understanding of animal sentience, human – animal relationships and the ethical treatment of animals.

More Information http://www.voiceless.org.au/Grants/Misc/The_Voiceless_Writing_Prize_sponsored_by_Australian_Ethical_Investment.html

February 11, 2012 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

While acknowledging the importance of observational documentary, this course is devoted to furthering the skills and craft of the narration based documentary. It will help you develop solid dynamic film structures and show you how to write winning proposals as well as excellent and entertaining integrated narration scripts.

The course will examine the structures and possibilities of working in and writing different forms of documentary, such as drama docs, bio-pics, and experimental docs. It will also look at the challenges of various kinds of documentaries from popular human interest stories, through to history and journalistic investigation documentaries.

The Wheeler Center

More Information http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/X556

February 11, 2012 11:00 am to 2:00 pm 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Prominent Indigenous writers and visual artists come together for a weekend of free public talks and performances as part of the inaugural Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival.

Melbourne’s own Yorta Yorta woman, Kylie Belling, hosts some of Australia’s most talented story tellers at this session.

This talk celebrates Indigenous writing and the legacy and tradition of David Unaipon, Kevin Gilbert and Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

Guest Writers: Larissa Behrendt (Eualeyai and Kamillaroi/NSW), Richard Frankland (Gunditjmara/VIC), Tony Briggs (Yorta Yorta/VIC), Tjimba Possum Burns (Yorta Yorta and Ynugu, Lavitja, Majuta/VIC and NT) and Patrick Mau (aka Maupower)(Kala Kawaya/Torres Strait).

Further information aboutMelbourne Indigenous Arts Festival at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/iaf

Location BMW Edge

Cnr Swanston and Flinders Streets Melbourne 3000

Artists Sonja Hornung and Richard Pettifer are bringing the beach to Brunswick to prepare the City of Moreland for the rising sea levels.  Expect the world’s longest ever game of Climate Change “Risk”, a mini-Ute Muster, a new model of democracy through improvised music, and more. Everyone is invited to stand with us on our sunny shore and contribute to the conversation.

Open during daylight hours

Sun Nov27th – Sun Dec 4th

Outside the Mechanics’ Institute

Cnr Glenlyon & Sydney Rds, Brunswick, Melbourne

Further details: brunswickbeach.wordpress.com

Dvize has put down 100 bucks a week to pay for a few hours help to stimulate the bindarri news and community.

This won’t make you rich but you will be trained in online marketing by Glenn who builds websites with some exciting people such as Beyond Zero Emissions, Friends of the Earth and the Australian Ballet.

You will need to

• come to fitzroy/brunswick for training
• own a lappy and have fast net at home/space
• have good problem solving skills
• have decent communication skills and common sense
• love learning new stuff
• be social (at least online)

Extra brownie points awarded for

• active in creating a better world
• active in the creative communities
• existing examples of social media

We are not interested in resumes. Just evidence of getting stuff done

There may also be an opportunity giving us a hand with Dvize paid stuff.

Go to this page and fill out the form to apply

Please share this with anyone you know that would be great in this role.