Writing with Purpose: Three-Part Program Online

A FREE online program for carers by Carers Victoria

Are you interested in building your skills and confidence to write your story? Would you like to share your story with other carers, and see it published in Carers Victoria’s marketing materials?

Stories can be a powerful tool to bring about both small and significant changes to the systems that affect our lives. They can bring comfort and help build communities among people with shared experiences, and hold people in power to account. Writing your story can also be a great way to process complex life events, like taking on a caring role.

Through this program, we will support you to write your personal carer story. You don’t need any writing experience, just the motivation to work at it and a willingness to share your experiences with other carers.

Who should attend

To express your interest in Writing with Purpose, please respond to the questions when you register. Please note, the program is for carers only and places are limited. We will be in touch with you should your application be successful.

Writing with Purpose is a three-part program encompassing the following themes:

Session 1 - Putting Pen to Paper
Getting started and basic skills for writing your story
Tuesday 4 June 2024
10.00am - 1.00pm

Session 2 - The Power of Storytelling
The wellbeing benefits of storytelling and the value of sharing stories
Tuesday 11 June 2024
10.00am - 1.00pm

Session 3 - Storytelling for Change
Using your story to influence social change
Tuesday 18 June 2024
10.00am - 1.00pm

Please note: Places are limited. Expression of Interest should be submitted by Tuesday 28 May 2024. Should your application be successful, you will hear back from us by the close of business on Thursday 30 May 2024.