SCWC Writers Residencies
In 2027, SCWC will be offering two writers residencies for our members:
a Group Residency at Jamberoo Abbey in March,
a 12-month Writers-in-Residence program at our Coledale office.
Applications are now open for both programs, closing Monday 23rd November 2026.
SCWC Group Writers Retreat 2027
Monday 1st March – Sunday 7th March 2027
This week-long retreat at Jamberoo Abbey welcomes up to 13 emerging or established south coast writers to focus on developing or completing literary works. While participants primarily spend their days working on their individual projects, this retreat is also designed to cultivate community and to offer peer support via daily group meetings.
SCWC Coledale Writers-in-Residence 2027
January – December 2027
Expressions of Interest are now open for the SCWC Coledale Writers-in-Residence 2027 program, a 12-month creative opportunity designed to support writers in developing their work within a quiet and inspiring environment. The South Coast Writers Centre office, with ocean-facing desk space and a walk away from Coledale’s ocean pool and cafes, offers a quiet and inspiring setting for writers to explore ideas and develop work.
Past Residency Programs
SCWC past residencies include our Bundanon Group Retreat in 2025, Nan Tien Residency in 2024, The Writers Studio in Wollongong Town Hall from 2023–2024, and Emerging Writers and Emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs in 2021.