SESSIONS AND PANELS

10am @ Apollo Bay Community Hall

One for the kids! The creators of Wylah The Koorie Warrior, authors Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard, will chat about their award winning series. This session is made possible thanks to Apollo Bay P-12 College.

Wylah The Koorie Warrior is inspired by First Nations History and is grounded in Culture.

11:30am @ Apollo Bay Community Hall

Who are our budding young writers?

Join us as we announce the winners of the Primary and Secondary categories of our Short Story Competition.

1:30pm - 2:30pm @ Apollo Bay P12 College

When Rob Lorenzon chose Spike at the lost dogs home, he didn’t know he was going to become a surfing champion.

Join us for a special childrens story time. Meet Rob and Spike for a heart warming story of friendship and devotion. All ages.

6:00pm @ Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

A ‘stand-up-poetry’ event, before the accouncement of the Short Story Competition Winner (Adult/Open Category). Hosted by author Anna Kate Blair.

Write messages to be attached to plants which will be planted on National Tree Day.

10:30am-12pm @ Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

‘Crisis & Hope’

Join us in conversation with authors Anna Kate Blair & Rijn Collins.

Write messages to be attached to plants which will be planted on National Tree Day.

1pm-2:30pm @ Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

‘Crisis & Hope’

Join us in conversation with authors Margaret Hickey & Kgshak Akec.

Write messages to be attached to plants which will be planted on National Tree Day.

3pm-4pm @ Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

‘Crisis & Hope’

Join us in conversation with author Shankari Chandran.

Write messages to be attached to plants which will be planted on National Tree Day.

6-8pm @ Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall

‘In times of crisis, ignorance is bliss.’

A battle of wit and well disguised insults. We promise you’ll be in stitches!

9am-10.30am

Poetry and Pies and Warm Winter Words will include an opportunity to write messages of hope to be attached to plants.

Volunteers who want to assist with the tree planting, as part of National Tree Day, can meet at the Apollo Bay Golf Club. Tea and coffee will be served later.

10am-12pm @ Marrar Woorn Neighbourhood House

Join author Margaret Hickey and indulge your creativity.

1pm-2pm @ Apollo Bay Library

Join author Rijn Collins for a special book club discussion of her book, Fed to Red Birds.

If you aren't a member of a book club, don't worry! The session is free and open to all.