The Grieve Project – 2026
Submissions close 8 pm AEST, Sunday 26 April 2026
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Grief isolates. Storytelling brings people back into connection.
We invite writers, storytellers and community nationwide to participate in the 2026 Grieve Project.
Lament: A Community Gathering
Wed 29 Oct
5 pm (for 5:30 pm start) – 7:30 pm
Newcastle Memorial Park or Livestream
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Lament is a community gathering and a place to share stories of grief and loss. The event showcases of a range of pieces entered in the 2025 Grieve Project.
Grieve 2025 – Longlist Announced
Hunter Writers’ Centre has announced the longlist for the 2025 Grieve Project, an annual program supporting community storytelling around grief and loss.
NEWS: Awards Calendar Announced
Hunter Writers’ Centre is pleased to announce a new rhythm for our national awards.
A confirmed calendar with fixed points in the literary year for writers and storytellers to plan around.
Interview: Storytellers Sowing Hope with Trudy Hanson, CEO of NALAG NSW
Hunter Writers’ Centre has enjoyed a long-term relationship with National Association for Loss and Grief NSW (NALAG NSW), and we would like to introduce you to their work.
2024 Grieve Project Winners Announced
Hunter Writers’ Centre is pleased to announce the winners for the 2024 Grieve Project.
Lament: A Community Gathering
Saturday 31 August 2024
3:30 pm for 4 pm start
Newcastle Memorial Park or online
Lament: a space to gather as a community and share stories of grief and loss. The event showcases of a range of pieces entered in the 2024 Grieve Project.
Beauty and Loss: A Conversation with Delia Falconer
Presented as part of the Grieve Project
Friday 18th August 2023
Momo Wholefood Cafe
6.30pm for a 7pm start
A conversation with Delia Falconer about writing and grief in an age of accelerated global change. Limited tickets.
One Curious Doctor: A conversation with Hilton Koppe
Presented as part of the Grieve Project.
Saturday 26 August 2023
6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Hilton Koppe, author of One Curious Doctor discusses how a reflective writing practice helped him to process the challenging and emotional experience of working as a small town doctor.
WORKSHOP: Healing through Words
Presented as part of the Grieve Project.
Sunday 27 August 2023
10am – 1pm
Studio Amsterdam Maitland
Join experienced facilitator and author Hilton Koppe for a few fun-filled hours of playing with words on the page and exploring a reflective writing practice.