Literary Journals Capacity Building Fund 2026–27

Literary journals are essential to Australia’s reading and writing culture. They publish new and innovative work, encourage experimentation, and nurture emerging talent. They amplify voices from marginalised communities, reflecting the diversity of contemporary Australian writing and offering insights into Australian literature and culture that differs from the mainstream.

The Creative Australia report Literary Journals in Australia identified two key priorities for investment: digital infrastructure and improving staff remuneration.

Digital platforms are central to how journals publish new work, connect with audiences, and respond to current events. Investing in digital capacity is critical for journals to sustain and expand their reach, remain future-focused and preserve their archives.

While journals aspire to pay staff fairly, many prioritise payment to contributors. This investment may also support editorial staff through professional development, succession planning, and recognition of expertise with appropriate payment.

Investments of $15,000 to $50,000 are available for:

• building digital infrastructure, including website upgrades, improving user experience (UX), archiving, analytics and accessibility
• remuneration for staff involved in digital upgrade planning
• training, capacity building, and professional development for editorial staff
• engaging editors to support activities including succession planning or building pathways for diverse editorial voices
• payment for editorial staff.

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