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The best way to support the NT Writers’ Centre is by joining our community and become a member and by attending our events. If you are able to contribute through donations, find out more below on how you can support our organisation.

A Festival Shaped by Place

NT Writers’ Centre supports, develops and showcases vibrant writing and storytelling in the Northern Territory.

The NT Writers Festival, our annual event, brings people together to share story, language and culture. Held alternately in Mparntwe | Alice Springs and Garrmalang | Darwin, it’s a festival like no other. Taking place in iconic outdoor locations, NTWF showcases the unique cultures, environments and rich First Nations heritage of the NT – and brings local storytellers into conversation with writers from around Australia.

This year, NTWF returned to the Olive Pink Botanic Garden to explore the theme of angkwerre-iweme | healing in the winds of change.

The program was filled with spellbinding performances, deep discussions, and heartfelt conversations about books, stories and issues affecting us all. Speakers explored healing and justice, language and power, and the way that storytelling can transform. We were held by the powerful presence of Arrernte Country — the stars and moon over the campfire, the loud birds and trees silent, the cold night air and bright sun.

Why we need your support

Ticket revenue only covers 15% of the cost of running the NT Writers Festival. The costs of travel to the NT and around the NT are often much higher than to other cities. To continue to bring world-class guests into conversation with artists and storytellers from around the NT, we’re seeking your support.

You can donate now to NT Writers’ Centre to help us:

• support First Nations performers and storytellers from remote communities to participate in and attend the festival
• deliver fantastic events and bring world-class interstate authors to the NT
• provide engaging events for children, and foster a love of reading, writing and storytelling in all ages

With your support, we’ll keep bringing people together to share stories, language and culture. Please consider making a donation to help secure the future of the NT Writers Festival.

Donations of any amount help and all donations over $2 are tax-deductible.