We are calling for expressions of interest from Hunter based poets to help shape the 2021 poetry program. One representative from each of the participating local government areas will be selected.

The role involves attending one-hour meetings during 2021 to contribute to program planning in June and evaluation in November. Attendance can be in person or online. The payment is $150 excluding GST for the 2 sessions.

Applications should address the following questions:

• Why do you want to contribute to Stand up for Poetry 2021?
• Tell us about your poetry writing and/or performance experience.
• What qualities and skills could you contribute?
• Your postcode

Please keep answers to no more than 2 short paragraphs per question.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 26 May 2021. Email applications to Christina Robberds via library@ncc.nsw.gov.au. Applications will also be accepted in alternative formats such as video or audio recording.

For more information, get in touch with your local library:

• Newcastle — Christina Robberds, crobberds@ncc.nsw.gov.au, 4974 5325
• Lake Macquarie — Kirrily Anderson, kdanderson@lakemac.nsw.gov.au, 0428 527 520
• Maitland — Sue Howard, susan.howard@maitland.nsw.gov.au, 0418 488 815
• Port Stephens — Donna Lloyd, donna.lloyd@portstephens.nsw.gov.au, 4988 0185

We look forward to working with local poets to develop a poetry program that offers skills development, presentation and networking opportunities for both emerging and more experienced poets across the Hunter region.

We'll also be hosting a Stand Up for Poetry workshop with local poet Wendy Seddon — come and play with words, have some fun and learn a new skill.

Tomaree Library and Community Centre 
Saturday 24 July
9.30am to 11am

Raymond Terrace Library
Saturday 28th August
9.30am to 11am

Contact the library for further details.