Dear Teachers, Librarians and Budding Writers,
Whitsunday Voices invites students to submit entries to our annual Short Story Competition, providing a platform for imagination, expression and literacy for entrants across the Mackay region and surrounds. Entry is free, and there are fantastic prizes to be won thanks to our generous sponsors, Thiess.
Entry Guidelines
Submissions are accepted online only via the Entry Form & Guidelines.
All entries must adhere to the guidelines outlined on the Entry Form.
Entries will be judged by a panel of Mackay representatives from our Whitsunday Voices Academic Team.
File Naming
For judging purposes, anonymity is essential. Please ensure student names do not appear in the story or file name.
Stories should be saved using the following format:
GRADE_STORY TITLE
Example: GRADE 4_My Brown Dog
Word Limits
With Thanks To Our Short Story Partner:
Promotional Poster
Available for download to share and display in libraries, classrooms and on noticeboards.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for exciting updates.
Competition Enquiries
Should you have any queries, please contact:
Kristine Di Carlo
Festival Coordinator
P | 4969 2076 E | kdc@was.qld.edu.au