The Wheeler Centre

The Wheeler Centre emerged in 2009 as a representative body for Melbourne’s rich, complex and long-established relationship with storytelling. This was sparked by Melbourne’s designation as a UNESCO City of Literature in 2008; the first in Australia, the second in the world.

We serve writers, storytellers, readers, listeners, communities and cultures that keep ideas alive and evolving.

We do this through:

1. Facilitating conversations, constructure debate and community-building connections throughout the year – across a variety of formats, platforms and audiences.
2. Enabling the growth of the literary community by supporting writers at all stages of their careers and advocating for the sustainability and diversity of the sector.
3. Partnering with and resourcing local and regional literary organisations, festivals and collectives, with collaboration, support, inclusivity and access to our physical and digital hub.
4. Honouring the cultural heritage and influence of words here and the unique literary identity that arises from and connects our landscape.
5. Improving the accessibility and longevity of our work by creating and publishing digital content and maintaining a digital event archive.

Our vision is to be a globally renowned home for storytelling and ideas that is sought after and celebrated by writer, readers, speakers, listeners and decision-makers.

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