Trans and Gender Diverse writers are invited to apply for a week-long residency at Varuna in 2025, benefiting from one-on-one mentorship and group reading sessions, supported by community.
Residency dates: 4 – 11 August 2025
Applications open: 7 January 2025
Applications close: 5pm AEST 17 February 2025
Places: Six writers will be selected
Who should apply: Trans and gender diverse writers working in any genre, at any career stage; we welcome all writers whose assigned sex at birth does not match their gender identity, be they transgender, transsexual, non-binary, agender, gender fluid, sistergirl, brotherboy, two spirit, or other identifications under this umbrella
Fees: There is an application fee of $30 for this program. Those experiencing financial hardship can have their fees waived via the Varuna Equity Fund.
This fee helps to cover the administrative costs of this program and pays our assessors for their time reading your work.
FAQ: Please read the FAQ before you apply.
For more information, visit varuna.com.au
