Perth Poetry Festival 2025

The Dorothy Hewett Award from a Poet’s Perspective

A Literary Reflection

Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Venue: State Library of Western Australia

Great Southern Room, Level 4
25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000

What does a major literary prize mean to the poets who engage with it. Whether as recipients, judges or hopefuls?

Presented by UWA Publishing in collaboration with WA Poets Inc, this event marks the tenth anniversary of the Dorothy Hewett Award, one of Australia’s most significant prizes for an unpublished manuscript.

Five Western Australian poets offer their unique insights into the award’s impact on literature and publishing, as well as its role in shaping creative careers and conversations around poetic excellence.

FREE EVENT! Registrations Essential.

Panel:

Lisa Collyer
Shey Marque
Kaya Ortiz
Vivienne Glance

Chair:

Caitlin Maling

Books will be available for sale at the event courtesy of our official festival bookseller, Rabble Books & Games.

The Dorothy Hewett Award is supported by the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund.

Accessibility:

This event is fully wheelchair accessible.
This room is on Level 4. Access is available via back of house if clients are unable to use stairs from Level 3, we appreciate notification beforehand, but it is not essential. Please contact us if you have specific access requirements.

Join us for a thoughtful evening of discussion and insight into one of Australia’s most respected literary awards.

Visit perthpoetryfestival.com for more details and bookings.

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