Port Phillip Writes: Seniors Writing Festival 2024
The Seniors Festival Writing Awards
Applications for the 2024 Port Phillip Writes competition are now open and will close on Friday 28 June 2024.
Port Phillip Writes is an annual event showcasing the imagination, writing skills, and creative expression of seniors.
Anyone fifty-five or older who lives, works, or is a member of a library in Port Phillip can enter.
See below information about how to enter.
How to apply
Applications for the 2024 Port Phillip Writes competition will open on Monday 15 April and will close on Friday 28 June 2024.
Port Phillip Writes is an annual event showcasing the imagination, writing skills, and creative expression of seniors.
Anyone 55 or older who lives, works, or is a member of a library in Port Phillip can enter.
In 2024 prizes we will award the following prizes:
- Major Fiction Prize - $300 Book Voucher
- Highly Commended Fiction Prize - $100 Book Voucher
- Major Non-fiction Prize - $300 Book Voucher
- Highly Commended Non-fiction Prize - $100 Book Voucher
- Major Poetry Prize - $300 Book Voucher
- Highly Commended Poetry Prize - $100 Book Voucher
Download the application form
Copp Seniors Festival Port Phillip Writes Form 2024 Pdf 220 Kb
Printed application forms will also be available at St Kilda Town Hall, Port Melbourne Town Hall Assist, and Port Phillip Libraries from Monday 15 April.
If you would like the application form posted to you please call Assist on 9209 6777 and ask to speak to the Community Building Team or email portphillipwrites@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Seniors Festival Grants 2024
The City of Port Phillip provides seniors festival events grants to fund events in Port Phillip. The purpose of the Seniors Festival is to promote a positive attitude to ageing amongst the whole community.
Use the link below to find out more about grant funding and how to apply.