Writers Victoria is pleased to announce Life Stories Australia as an affiliate partner.
Writers Victoria and Life Stories Australia have formalised an affiliation agreement, giving members the opportunity to attend paid conferences, workshops, and courses for host organisation membership pricing. This means Writers Victoria members can access the Life Stories Australia annual conference at member prices, and Life Stories Australia members can access Writers Victoria workshops, courses, and events at the organisation’s member prices.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Upcoming for Life Stories Australia members
Writers Victoria has announced its new season of workshops, courses, and events, featuring sessions on memoir, life writing, screenwriting, and place and setting, as well as masterclasses on publishing and essay writing. As part of this new affiliate partner program, Life Stories Australia members can access all Writers Victoria workshops, courses and events at discounted prices. To access this, Life Stories Australia members simply need to select member pricing at checkout.
Upcoming for Writers Victoria members
The Life Stories Australia will hold its annual conference on Thursday 15 October, at Balam Balam Place in Phoenix Street, Brunswick. Guest speakers include authors Indigo Perry and Dr Tania Cammarano, alongside a panel on self-publishing in 2026 and beyond. Additionally, the University of Melbourne will present its latest findings about digital storytelling and older adults. Online tickets are available for those unable to attend in person.
Writers Victoria members can use the code WV@2026 at checkout to access tickets at member prices.
About the organisations
Writers Victoria is the peak organisation for writers in Victoria. With over 1,600 members, it is the state’s largest writing centre, offering professional development and networking opportunities for writers at every stage of their careers.
Life Stories Australia is a volunteer association of professional memoirists, biographers and life-storytellers working across written, audio and film formats. It helps others tell their stories because, while everyone lives a life, shaping it into a neat package can be daunting, and professional guidance makes all the difference.
Writers Victoria offers three types of membership:
- Individual membership: $75
- Regional/Interstate membership: $50
- Concession: $55
In addition to workshops, courses and events, Writers Victoria offers monthly online writing groups and fortnightly in-person writing groups held in the Writers Victoria Library.