Words on the Waves Writers Festival
Highlights
- Explore captivating stories from renowned authors like Dame Quentin Bryce and Bob Brown on the scenic Central Coast.
- Indulge in imaginative curiosity with diverse literary events, from storytelling soirees to engaging writing workshops.
- Savour the sound of waves while enjoying a Literary Cruise with Lisa Wilkinson and screen legend Bryan Brown.
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Umina Beach, where sand meets storytelling and creativity flourishes.
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
This year, they invite you to explore the festival’s theme: ‘Take the Time.’
Take the time to pause, and hear a hard-won life story. To sit with a complex truth. Consider a view not your own. Indulge in imaginative curiosity. Slow down and really think.
They have plenty of authors and journalists descending on the Central Coast who can help. Witness the incredible personal tales of Dame Quentin Bryce, Bob Brown, Rosalie Ham, Bob Carr, Tara Moss and Sarah Wilson. Welcome literary heavyweights, including Steve Toltz, Thomas Keneally, Heather Rose, Bri Lee, Jacqueline Maley, Louise Milligan and many more. Hear from the cutting edge of society, culture and politics, with Niki Savva, Amy Remeikis, Tracey Lee Holmes, and Mark Kenny. Set sail with Lisa Wilkinson aboard our Literary Cruise, and be awed by the power of a good yarn with screen legend Bryan Brown.
This year new event formats such as historic walks and publisher pitches join old favourites: author talks, headliner conversations, literary readings, storytelling soirees, writing workshops and more.
Enjoy all this with the waves rolling in, sand on your toes and a new book in hand, Words on the Waves-style. Why not Take the Time?
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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