Varuna News
Below is some news about recent happenings at Varuna. To keep up to date with Varuna news and opportunities, please subscribe to our mailing list or follow us on Facebook.
Work with us and shape Varuna’s next chapter
Varuna the National Writers’ House is now hiring a new Executive Director to commence in 2027; this is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia's most respected literary institutions at a pivotal moment of growth, succession and strategic opportunity.
Varuna receives Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships funding
We were thrilled earlier in the year to be among the recipients of the latest round of Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships funding, enabling Varuna Reading Room programming, and new partnerships with Sydney Review of Books, Bankstown Poetry Slam, Sweatshop Literacy Movement and Sydney Writers’ Festival.
2026 Affirm Press Fellowship Recipients
The recipients of the 2026 Affirm Press Fellowship have been announced.
The Varuna Reading Room opening soon!
Varuna launches public programming with the opening of the Varuna Reading Room.
Holly Ringland launches new book in Varuna’s Reading Room
Best-selling author Holly Ringland launches her new book The World Beneath Her Feet at Varuna, the National Writers’ House.
2027 Varuna Residential Fellowships Announced
We are delighted to announce the 50 writers who have been awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship for 2027, having received an unprecedented 812 submissions this year.
Sangam House International Exchange
Varuna recently held its inaugural international exchange in partnership with Sangam House.
2026 Queensland Writers Centre Fellowships Recipients
The recipients of the 2026 Queensland Writers Centre Fellowships have been announced.
2026 Writers SA Fellowships Recipients
The recipients of the 2026 Writers SA Fellowships have been announced.
Work With Us - Digital Marketing Coordinator
Varuna is searching for a Digital Marketing Coordinator — could that be you?
2026 Varuna International Exchange New Zealand
The recipients of the 2026 Varuna International Exchange New Zealand have been announced.
A thank you to our Patron, David Hammon
Varuna’s inaugural Patron and outgoing Chair David Hammon might not have a lot of books on his office bookshelf, but he loves stories.
2026 Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowships
We’re pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Copyright Agency First Nations Fellowship.
2026 International Lamplight Online Fellowship (Ireland) Announcement
The recipients of the 2026 International Lamplight Online Fellowship - Ireland have been announced.
2026 Roderick Centre Online Fellowship for Regional and Remote Writers Recipients
We’re pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Roderick Centre Online Fellowship for Regional and Remote Writers.
2026 Trans and Gender Diverse Fellowship Recipients
We’re pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Trans and Gender Diverse Fellowship.
2026 Writer’s Space Online Fellowship
We’re pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Writer’s Space Online Fellowship for writers with disability.
2026 Whitlam Essay Residency Recipients
We’re delighted to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Whitlam Essay Residency.
2026 Red Room Poetry Fellowship Recipients
Coinciding with World Poetry Day, we’re excited to announce the recipients of the Red Room Poetry Fellowship for 2026.
Register for an online info session about Varuna Residential Fellowships
Register for an online information sessions about Varuna Residential Fellowships with Executive Director Veechi Stuart and Creative Director Maeve Marsden, on 24 March and 16 April