With guest poets from NZ (via Zoom), SA and Vic supported by exciting local poets the 2021 Perth Poetry Festival promises to have something for everyone. By making a tax deductible donation you help make attendance at festival events affordable.

To donate click here

For the latest on the festival, check out the WAPI Festival page on Facebook

Details about guest poets biographies, workshops and festival program click here

The Perth Poetry Festival acknowledges the support of the  Australian Federal Government, through Creative Partnerships Australia, and receives funds through the Australia Cultural Fund.

The 2021 Ros Spencer Poetry Contest with a First Prize of $1,001  is now open for submissions. For details and an Entry Form click here

This contest is proudly supported by Geoff Spencer and family

Contest is now closed for judging

Winners will be announced at the launch of the 2021 Poetry d’Amour Anthology on September 12 as part of the 2021 Perth Poetry Festival.

To purchase back issues of the anthology click here

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Poetry d’Amour Love Poetry Contest. To read the wining poems click here

To purchase copies of the 2020 Poetry d’Amour Anthology  click here

To read past winning entries click here

To purchase a copy of the 2019 Poetry d’Amour Anthology click here

WA Poets Inc is managed entirely by volunteers and is dedicated to promoting and developing poets and poetry. We are located in Perth, Western Australia, but welcome networking opportunities with national and international poets.

WA Poets Inc relies on membership fees to help cover some of the costs associated with presenting poetry events and programs.

Membership is from 1st July to 30th June.

To become a member or to renew your membership click here.

Are you interested in joining a positive support group to edit and offer constructive criticism of your poetry?

WA Poets is running a Poetry Editing group, 10am-1pm on the second and last Wednesday of each month, from our office (Room 33, Level 2, Bon Marche Arcade. 80 Barrack St. Perth). Cost is $5 per session for WAPI members ($10 for non members). If interested, please click here and leave a message.