Our culture is about people - artists, audiences, kids, elders - all finding their voice. It’s about respect, creativity, and the belief that community thrives when everyone feels safe, seen and supported.

Here’s what we stand for:

• Fostering and promoting regional poetic voices: We serve and honour poets and spoken word artists from regional and remote areas of Australia and celebrate their richness and diversity.

• First Nations First: We honour the deep creative traditions of the lands on which we live and work. First Nations artists lead the way, and we listen, learn and follow with respect.

• Grassroots Organisation: We are community-led, hands-on, and grounded in strong connections many years in the making. We started small, and we plan to stay true to our roots.

• Supported Risk-Taking: We back artists to take creative risks, to experiment, collaborate and grow. It’s about building confidence, nurturing talent and elevating new voices.

• Safe & Accessible for Everyone: We work hard to remove barriers so everyone can take part and feel safe. Whether it’s affordability, disability, culture, kids, language or confidence - we find a way.

• Purposeful Partnerships: We collaborate with people and organisations who share our values. Every partnership serves our purpose to strengthen artists, communities and the future of poetry.