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Meeting room and office equipment available free for use by members. A library of books about writing. Also, noticeboards with information about publishing, competitions, writers' rights, and writing courses.

An international networking group for writers, editors, publishers, agents, and all who are interested in wordsmithing.

Peak representative body of authors, poets and illustrators.

A professional association for writers in the areas of television, radio, screen and stage. Promoting and protecting the professional interests of originators and adaptors of written material in Australia.

A meeting place for writers, offering guides to writing, opportunities for on-line publishing and self publishing, member publications, courses, resources and contests. Many links require free registration.

A centre for Nature Writing, Community Cultural Development and Environmental Education on the NSW Mid North Coast Australia.

Established in 1989 to co-ordinate and promote the research into and teaching of Australian Language and Literature, and to encourage Australian writing.

Offers support to authors and illustrators, annual awards, and events. Includes calendar of events, tips on getting published, and a quarterly journal.

A volunteer run writers' resource, based in Melbourne, Australia. Exposing new writers to the world, and providing resources for fledgling writers.

An Australian community writing group established in the state of Victoria since 1938. Dedicated to the encouragement of all kinds of writing.

Perth-based group with a newsletter, mentoring and competitions.

Workshops, a regular newsletter, brokering mentorships and by providing a meeting space for writing groups. Based in Newcastle, NSW Australia.

Encouraging writing related activities (workshops, readings, writing groups) in the Perth Hills whilst preserving the heritage value of the former home of the leading Australian writer.

Based in the suburb of Norwood in Adelaide, South Australia.

A free community for writers who want to have fun writing. Challenge yourself and others around you to push your writing boundary.