Words on the Waves Writers Festival
Wed 27 May '26 – Mon 01 Jun '26
Overview
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
This year, they invite you to explore the festival's theme: 'Take the Time.'
Take the time to pause, and hear a hard-won life story. To sit with a complex truth. Consider a view not your own. Indulge in imaginative curiosity. Slow down and really think.
They have plenty of authors and journalists descending on the Central…
Words on the Waves Writers Festival is a celebration of words and ideas set on the scenic Central Coast, NSW, Australia.
This year, they invite you to explore the festival's theme: 'Take the Time.'
Take the time to pause, and hear a hard-won life story. To sit with a complex truth. Consider a view not your own. Indulge in imaginative curiosity. Slow down and really think.
They have plenty of authors and journalists descending on the Central Coast who can help. Witness the incredible personal tales of Dame Quentin Bryce, Bob Brown, Rosalie Ham, Bob Carr, Tara Moss and Sarah Wilson. Welcome literary heavyweights, including Steve Toltz, Thomas Keneally, Heather Rose, Bri Lee, Jacqueline Maley, Louise Milligan and many more. Hear from the cutting edge of society, culture and politics, with Niki Savva, Amy Remeikis, Tracey Lee Holmes, and Mark Kenny. Set sail with Lisa Wilkinson aboard our Literary Cruise, and be awed by the power of a good yarn with screen legend Bryan Brown.
This year new event formats such as historic walks and publisher pitches join old favourites: author talks, headliner conversations, literary readings, storytelling soirees, writing workshops and more.
Enjoy all this with the waves rolling in, sand on your toes and a new book in hand, Words on the Waves-style. Why not Take the Time?
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Accessibility
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Train your staff in disability awareness
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)