2009 Victorian Veteran Community Story Writing & Art Competition
Entries are now invited for the 2009 Victorian Veteran Community Story Writing & Art Competition (SWAC).
This competition is open to eligible members of the ex-service community, including veterans, widows and children of the above 18 years & over who reside in Victoria.
The SWAC is an annual competition for members of Victoria's ex-service community. Now in its 47th year, it was originally a writing therapy exercise for returned soldiers at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital; and has since been expanded to include poetry, art, craft and photography.
In 2008, the competition attracted 704 entries from a total of 338 entrants across the state of Victoria.
Major sponsors of the SWAC include the RSL - (Victorian Branch), Austin Health and Magic 1278 radio. The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides administrative support with some additional funding, and in kind support from the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (Austin Health).
In 2009, the SWAC opening date is Wednesday 1st April and all entry form nominations must be received by closing date Friday 31st July to qualify.
Entries may be:
- Story Writing & Poetry
- Art
- Craft
- Photography
Novice through to experienced levels welcome. Special 2009 Writing category on the various roles undertaken by women during wartime, which is entitled: "Women and War". Maximum 1,500 words.
For entry forms call the SWAC Co-ordinator on
1300 132 515
or Country Residents
1800 555 254
- or e-mail; Swac@dva.gov.au
- or write to; GPO Box 87A Melbourne VIC 3001
- or download from DVA internet; www.dva.gov.au/vic/
services/swac/form.htm
The SWAC is an annual competition giving members of the Victorian veteran community an opportunity to develop and apply their creative talents and skills
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Link
- Artforms: Craft, Photography, Writing & Publishing, Visual Arts
Dates
| Date | Venue | Location |
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| 6th Apr, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
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| 25th Apr, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 27th Apr, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 30th Apr, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 1st May, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
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| 21st May, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 24th May, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 27th May, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 2nd Jun, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 6th Jun, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 10th Jun, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 13th Jun, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
| 1st Jul, 2009 | No Venue Call for submissions Only | , |
