The Kathleen Mitchell Award is presented biennially to the author, aged 30 or under, of an outstanding novel or novella to encourage advancement in their literary career.

The novel or novella must have been published or accepted for publication within the 2 years prior to the Award closing date. This can be demonstrated by the providing an ISBN or letter of confirmation from the publisher as part of your entry.

The recipient will receive $15,000.

For the Kathleen Mitchell Award you may submitoneentry only.

Established in 1996 by the will of the late Kathleen Adele Mitchell, the Award aims to encourage the advancement, improvement and betterment of Australian literature, and to provide emerging writers with funding to further their practice.

To apply for this Award you must:

• be aged 30 years or under at the 4 February 2025 closing date
• havebeen born in Australia or the United Kingdom, or are currently an Australian citizen
• have been living in Australia for the 12 months preceding the 4 February 2025 closing date.

• Email: enquiry@creative.gov.au