Australian Bush Poets Association Inc.
View contact informationThis organization promotes Australian bush poetry, offering resources, events, workshops, and competitions for enthusiasts. Members enjoy a bi-monthly magazine and participate in nurturing this cultural tradition.
Boyup Brook, WA
ABN: 17145367949
Founded on ,
registered as a charity on the
ACNC Charity Register
since .
How This Charity Supports the Community
The Australian Bush Poets Association Inc. is a vibrant community organisation dedicated to the celebration and promotion of bush poetry, a uniquely Australian form of metred and rhymed poetry that reflects the Australian landscape, culture, and way of life. Its membership includes writers, performers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for this traditional storytelling art form, both in written and live performance formats.
Mission and Vision
The association’s mission is to promote bush poetry as a significant art form that preserves and continues the storytelling tradition of Australian culture. It envisions a thriving community where bush poetry is widely appreciated, nurtured, and accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds across Australia.
Main Objectives
- Foster and encourage the growth of bush poetry nationwide.
- Support poetry groups and individual poets through guidance and resources.
- Organise competitions, workshops, and festivals to develop skills and showcase talent.
- Publish a bi-monthly magazine featuring news, poetry samples, and event information.
- Preserve the history and cultural significance of bush poetry through recordings and anthologies.
Benefiting Groups
The association primarily benefits poets, performers, educators, and audiences interested in Australian bush poetry. It also supports community groups, schools, and cultural organisations by providing educational workshops and performance opportunities that foster cultural awareness and creative expression.
Services and Activities
- Workshops and training sessions for poetry writing and performance, including free online workshops.
- Competitions and festivals such as the National Bush Poetry Championships, offering platforms for poets of all levels.
- Publication of a bi-monthly magazine that connects members and shares contemporary bush poetry.
- Support for local poetry groups and events across Australia to encourage community engagement.
- Production of anthologies and recordings to celebrate and preserve bush poetry heritage.
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275 Boyup Brook-kojonup Rd
Boyup Brook WA 6244
Australia
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