Partners & Sponsors
The Story Island Project is a Hobart-based not-for-profit organisation that nurtures the creativity and writing skills of young Tasmanians and celebrates their diverse voices. With the support of our enthusiastic volunteers, Story Island runs dynamic, school-based storytelling workshops where young people are empowered to create their own stories. Our vision is for young people to harness the power of their imaginations so they can grow to be resilient and creative shapers of their own lives.
Find out more about them at https://storyislandproject.org
Dymocks Tutoring, Dymocks Books, and Milligram share a commitment to enriching lives through education, literature, and creative expression. Dymocks Tutoring is dedicated to empowering students from Grades 3-12, enhancing their academic skills, confidence, and long-term success with personalized tutoring programs. Dymocks Books fosters a love for reading and learning by providing a wide range of books for all ages. Milligram, similar to The Story Island Project, focuses on cultivating writing skills and creativity, through unique storytelling initiatives that encourage individuals to explore their imaginations and express their diverse perspectives. This involves community-driven workshops, programs that support literacy and creative writing, or collaborations that bring stories to life, aiming to inspire and shape the futures of participants.
Find out more about them at https://www.dymocks.group/
WestWords is dedicated to creating and sharing the stories of the people, places and cultures that comprise the heart of Western Sydney. WestWords Centre for Writing is based in Parramatta. A guiding philosophy of WestWords is a belief in the power of literature and literacy (written, oral and visual), self-expression and creativity to change lives and the experience of communities. With a strategic focus on children and young people and through a comprehensive program of workshops, residencies, fellowships and support for writers they offer professional opportunities for the growth of distinctive voices.
Find out more about them at https://www.westwords.com.au/
WTW (Willis Towers Watson) is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With a presence in over 140 countries, they specialise in providing data-driven insights and tailored solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital management.
Find out more about them at https://www.wtwco.com/
Our mission at Hachette Australia is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. Our team of expert publishers and passionate readers seek out the best stories, whether from established voices or emerging talents, and pour over 100 years of publishing excellence into every page. We publish across a wide range of genres and accessible formats – from high-quality commercial fiction to literary award-winners, children’s picture books to memoirs and history, lifestyle to sport. We strive to ensure that there is a book to captivate and resonate with every reader. As a proud member of the global Hachette Livre family, we benefit from being part of a worldwide publishing powerhouse, while staying true to our uniquely local perspective. Our Australian teams are deeply committed to working closely with all our stakeholders, including authors, agents, booksellers, suppliers, and media organisations. Together, we curate the best possible reading experience for Australian audiences.
