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flag Victoria’s main writing group may close in six months after losing $147,400 in state funding, threatening programs and jobs.

flag Writers Victoria, Australia’s peak writing organization since 1989, faces potential closure within six months after losing its annual $147,400 state government funding from Creative Victoria. flag The group, which provides workshops, mentoring, manuscript assessments, and programs for disabled writers, was informed of the funding denial just before Christmas. flag Chair Janice Gobey called the decision “gobsmacked,” warning of severe impacts on writers across Victoria, including staff job losses and the end of vital creative support services.

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