Back for its 21st year, Port Phillip Writes celebrates creativity, imagination and storytelling of our community’s senior writers.
With 44 original entries now in the hands of our judging panel, anticipation is building for this much-loved writing competition.
We’re thrilled to introduce our three expert volunteer judges Carmel Shute, co-founder of Sisters in Crime; Lois Best, an experienced writer, editor and educator; and Dr Jane Sims, a researcher in healthy ageing and lifelong literature lover.
Their passion and expertise will help shape this year’s awards, announced at the Port Phillip Seniors Festival closing event | Friday 17 October 2025 at St Kilda Town Hall.
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