Get ready to unleash your creativity! In this episode, Vision Australia Radio’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Jason Gipps, chats with Scott Steensma from the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2025. They delve into the festival’s highlights, including the much-anticipated Microfiction Competition.

Are you part of the Brimbank community or a Vision Australia Radio listener? This is your chance to shine! Submit a microfiction story (up to 200 words) inspired by the phrase “No-one chooses for us” and compete for incredible prizes, including book vouchers from The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville. Entry is free, as are all events at the year's festival.

Award-winning author T.R. Napper will judge the entries, with categories for youth (10-18) and adults (19+). Entries close at midnight on February 2, 2025, so don’t wait! Tune in to learn more about this exciting opportunity to celebrate local talent and storytelling.

Key Dates:
Competition Opens: January 1, 2025
Entries Close: February 2, 2025
Winners Announced: March 21, 2025 (with readings on Vision Australia Radio!)

Ready to write your story? Dive in now!

Get ready to unleash your creativity! In this episode, Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s Community Engagement Coordinator, Jason Gipps, chats with Scott Steensma from the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2025. They delve into the festival&rsquo;s highlights, including the much-anticipated Microfiction Competition.
Are you part of the Brimbank community or a Vision Australia Radio listener? This is your chance to shine! Submit a microfiction story (up to 200 words) inspired by the phrase &ldquo;No-one chooses for us&rdquo; and compete for incredible prizes, including book vouchers from The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville. Entry is free, as are all events at the year's festival.
Award-winning author T.R. Napper will judge the entries, with categories for youth (10-18) and adults (19+). Entries close at midnight on February 2, 2025, so don&rsquo;t wait! Tune in to learn more about this exciting opportunity to celebrate local talent and storytelling.
Key Dates:
<ul>
<li>Competition Opens: January 1, 2025</li>
<li>Entries Close: February 2, 2025</li>
<li>Winners Announced: March 21, 2025 (with readings on Vision Australia Radio!)</li>
</ul>
Ready to write your story? Dive in now!

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Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Scott Steensma, Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2025

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