Alumni Association

Writer standing outside Varuna

Writer standing outside Varuna

The Varuna Alumni Association is a vibrant and creative community of Australian writers and illustrators.


ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

If you are a recipient of a Varuna Fellowship or other awarded partner Fellowship, you are invited to be part of the Varuna Alumni. Joining the Alumni means you will:

  • Belong to an exclusive group of Australian writers who have, over the years, all been selected via Varuna's highly competitive fellowship process.

  • Contribute to Varuna and the future of Australian writing. Your membership contribution enables us to maintain the Varuna house and gardens and run our fellowship programs.

  • Save on Varuna program application fees. Each calendar year, you're able to waive the application fee (up to $67.50) for one Varuna program.

  • Receive discounts of $200 per week on Varuna residencies, as well as preferential booking status.

  • Connect with our national network of writers and illustrators. As an Alumni, we will post updates on your work and achievements through our newsletters and social media network.

  • Receive our monthly newsletter. Our newsletter keeps you up to date with literary events, fellowship programs, competitions and the latest publications from fellow Alumni.

  • Be eligible to apply for our international residential fellowships. Each year, one Alumni member will be selected through an Expression of Interest application process to receive a writing residency at either Cove Park, Scotland, as well as the Michael King Writers’ Centre in New Zealand. Only Alumni members are eligible to apply for these opportunities, with the successful recipient receiving return flights and up to four weeks' accommodation, meals and writing time in Ireland, New Zealand or Scotland.

Fees

Annual Alumni membership is $110 (GST free). Additional donations are always welcome and are tax deductible.

Who is eligible?

Writers and illustrators who have been recipients of a Varuna Fellowship Program or Partnership program are invited to join the Varuna Alumni. The Board may also invite individuals who have made a significant contribution to Varuna to join the Alumni. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact Varuna.


BECOME A MEMBER

 If you are eligible to become a member as stated above, please click here or click the Apply Now button below.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

To renew your membership to June 2024, please click here or click the Renew Now button below.