The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards is a national poetry competition for school aged children organized by the Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society.

Overview

The programme provides a focused method for teachers to encourage students to explore and produce poetry.

Funding and Benefits

• Total Amount Available (AUD): $325,000.00
• Estimated Grant Value (AUD): From $325,000.00 to $325,000.00
• Grant Activity Timeframe: Five Years

Eligibility

The following organization is invited to submit a proposal:

• Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society Inc

Application Details

• Agency: Department of Education
• Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS
• Selection Process: Closed Non-Competitive
• Primary Category: 191005 - Primary and Secondary Schools

Deadline and Timeline

• Close Date & Time: 26-Jun-2026 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
• Publish Date: 15-Jun-2026
• GO ID: GO8474

Contact Information

Proposals are to be submitted to curriculumresourcesandliteracy@education.gov.au.

Contact Person: Claire Calvert

Email Address: curriculumresourcesandliteracy@education.gov.au