The Wheeler Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Centre stands. We acknowledge and pay our respects to all ...

Gain a new perspective on your creative practice with award-winning author Laura Jean McKay, in this special seminar for writers of all levels. Taking the wrong path and making mistakes – we've all ...

A family holiday. A tiny beach house. Scorching heat. And the secret behind Gramma’s mouthwatering meatballs. Greg Heffley is back – and trouble is brewing – in this special performance by Jeff Kinney ...

The Next Chapter program elevates Australian stories that aren’t being told and nurtures a new wave of writers to tell them.

The 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards are proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria.

Come together for a night of great Australian books matched with great Australian beers, in a special event presented in partnership with Tough Guy Book Club. Craft beer meets the art of storytelling ...

Jana Wendt unveils her debut work of fiction – a keenly drawn collection of short stories that go to the heart of the human condition. After decades away from the spotlight, beloved Gold Logie-winning ...

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, hear from a remarkable line-up of Indigenous writers, scholars and thinkers whose work has shaped our literary landscape. Opening up rich dialogues at the intersection ...

Canada and New Zealand began signing treaties with their respective First Nations people centuries ago. Why is Australia so far behind? Treaty offers an opportunity for everyone who calls Victoria ...

Dive into a dazzling novel of secrets, self-deception and the stories we tell, as Trent Dalton unveils his highly anticipated new work, Gravity Let Me Go. From the internationally bestselling author ...

Introduce your children to the magic of live music with Orchestra Victoria! The water in the Yaba River is low, the country is in a drought, the waterbirds are hungry. Bila the Spoonbill knows he must ...

This year is the 13th year of The Wheeler Centre’s Hot Desk Fellowships, which provide emerging writers with a space to build a creative community and inspire their process. Hot Desk Fellowships ...