Dr Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman, and a writer, editor, and academic. She lectures at…

Micaela Sahhar is an Australian-Palestinian writer and educator living on unceded Wurundjeri country. Her essays, poetry and commentary have been…

Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a writer of Uruguayan descent with Charrúa, Yoruba and Iberian bloodlines. Born on Dharug Ngura and…

Nicole Brown is a Larrakia woman, storyteller and communications leader dedicated to amplifying First Nations voices. Founder of Following In…

Omar Musa is an author, visual artist, rapper and poet. He has written two novels, three books of poetry (including…

Raimondo Cortese has written over thirty plays, including Features of Blown Youth, Roulette, St Kilda Tales, Holiday and The Child.…

Dr Samah Sabawi is an award-winning author, poet, and playwright whose work is celebrated nationally and internationally. Her acclaimed novel…

Sandra Thibodeaux is an award-winning playwright and poet. She has written 20 plays that have been staged across Australia and…

Shalom Kaa is an award-winning comedian, writer, producer and MC known for his dynamic storytelling and community-driven events. Founder of…

Sophie Benkemoun is a bilingual poet and performer whose work spans Melbourne’s 90s slam scene to her solo Fringe shows…