Governance

As a not-for-profit membership organisation, incorporated by association, Queensland Writers Centre has a voluntary Management Committee elected by the membership. The Committee is our governing body, providing strategic direction and overseeing our resources to make sure we deliver the best possible service to our members, partners and our community.

Queensland Writers Centre operates under the terms of our Constitution and Rules.

Annual General Meeting

Queensland Writers Centre’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) gives our members and Management Committee an opportunity to review the state of the organisation. The proceedings include the Management Committee elections.

  • Voting

    Voting for positions on the Management Committee is open from Friday 28 March until the AGM. Please read the nominee profiles before casting your vote using one of the following methods:

    Online Voting

    Online Voting closes 28 April at 5:00pm AEST (Brisbane time).

    In-Meeting Voting

    Available using the General Ballot form or Online Voting form, during the AGM, for attendees who have not yet voted.

    Postal Voting

    Complete the Postal Voting form and send to:

    Queensland Writers Centre, PO Box 3488, South Brisbane, QLD 4101.

    Postal votes must be received by 28 April at 5:00pm AEST.

    Proxy Voting

    Complete the Proxy Voting form and return to QWC in conjunction with the General Ballot or Postal Voting form.

    Proxies will be verified separately prior to the AGM.

    View all voting information.

    Nominations (now closed): Thurs30 Jan – Mon 3 Mar 2025

    Nominations for the following positions are sought from the QWC membership in 2025:

    • Vice Chair

    • Secretary

    • Ordinary Member

    Interested members who are in a position to contribute expertise and time to regular meetings and various activities in support of the work and mission of QWC, for a two-year term, are encouraged to nominate.

    For more information, including position descriptions, eligibility and time commitments, view the Annual General Meeting notification and Management Committee nominations form.

Annual Reports

Financial Statement

View Queensland Writers Centre Association Inc.’s audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2024 (pending acceptance at 2025 Annual General Meeting).

View Queensland Writers Centre Association Inc.’s audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 (accepted at 2024 Annual General Meeting).

View Queensland Writers Centre Association Inc.’s audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2022.

Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

View Queensland Writers Centre’s July 2023 – July 2024 Reconciliation Action Plan.

Strategic Plan

View Queensland Writers Centre’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan.