AboutInspire the next generation of writers
NAPLAN data shows that kids in regional, remote and rural areas often fall behind their metropolitan peers. These students often face limited access to resources, mentors and education enrichment. What if we could change that?
At State Library Victoria, we believe every young person deserves to discover the transformative power of stories. That’s why we’ve launched the Young Regional Writers’ Program – to bring inspiring role models and meaningful learning experiences directly to the students who need them most.
The inspiring initiative connects students from non-metro areas with award-winning Australian authors – right in their classrooms and communities.
We need to raise $60,000 to expand our Young Regional Writers’ Program so we can reach more budding writers across the state.
Get involvedYoung Regional Writers Appeal
Carraragarmungee Primary School is a small rural school in the Wangaratta region, about three hours from Melbourne. Home to 28 students, it was one of 10 schools that participated in our inaugural Young Regional Writers’ program earlier this year.
Carraragarmungee Primary School teacher Thomas O’Hehir says the program helped to pave a pathway for his students where they hadn't seen one before.
‘For our kids to see that being a published writer is accessible to them was a powerful thing. They’ll always have us teachers telling them what they’re doing is meaningful, but for them to experience that firsthand was really reaffirming,’ says Thomas.
Your gift will help young Victorians to find confidence and self-expression in storytelling – because every child deserves to know the power of words, regardless of where they live. Please give generously today.
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