The Carer’s Fellowship
Upcoming
Maximum of $600
17 Mar, 2026 - 15 May, 2026
National
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Grant Description
The Carer’s Fellowship is part of the Varuna Residential Fellowships program and supports an aspiring or emerging writer who is a parent or carer facing barriers to writing due to caring responsibilities. The fellowship provides a two-week residential writing retreat at Varuna in Katoomba, NSW, including accommodation, meals, mentorship support and a stipend. The program aims to provide dedicated time, space and professional guidance for writers balancing caregiving duties, enabling them to develop their creative work in a supportive literary environment.