Words in Winter Central Goldfields: Events to Inspire Festival
Highlights
- Join acclaimed writers and thinkers in Maryborough for a weekend of inspiring stories and bold ideas.
- Engage in intimate author talks and thought-provoking panels that spark curiosity and lively discussions.
- Participate in small-group writing workshops, fostering creativity in a welcoming community atmosphere.
- Explore Maryborough's grand streetscapes and local food, enriching your cultural experience during the festival.
Set in the heart of Victoria’s historic goldfields, Words in Winter Central Goldfields is a vibrant regional festival celebrating stories, ideas and conversation.
Across one lively weekend, Maryborough comes alive with acclaimed writers, thinkers, performers and locals gathering in heritage venues to share bold ideas, powerful stories and plenty of laughs. From thought-provoking panels and intimate author talks to hands-on writing workshops and relaxed conversations over coffee, this is a festival designed to spark curiosity and connection.
The highlights include inspiring author talks and panel discussions, small-group writing workshops (limited places), lively conversations on contemporary issues, and a welcoming, community-driven festival atmosphere. Whether you’re a passionate reader, an aspiring writer, or simply looking for a weekend rich in culture and community, Words in Winter offers something to take home, and something to think about long after you leave.
Make a weekend of it by exploring the grand streetscapes of Maryborough, discover local food and wine, and immerse yourself in one of regional Victoria’s most engaging cultural events.
Bookings essential on the event website.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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