VCE Program - Friday - Alice Pung at Melbourne Writers Festival

The VCE Program offers Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the curriculum, under the guidance of renowned local authors.  

Throughout the day, students will hear from beloved poet, author and activist Tony Birch, acclaimed poet and novelist Maxine Beneba Clarke, and award-winning memoirist Alice Pung.  

The day will conclude with a no-holds barred Ask Me Anything session with the afternoon’s speakers, Clarke and Pung. These interactive sessions will encourage students to connect meaningfully with literature, storytelling and their own creative potential.  

The VCE Program Day runs from 10.00am – 2.30pm and tickets grant entrance to the full day (all four sessions). Between sessions, students can meet the authors, have their books signed and browse a selection of titles available for purchase (card only) at a Readings pop-up bookstore.

When booking, payment can be made via bank card or invoice at checkout. Please be aware that selecting the invoice option will create a reservation. Your booking will be confirmed once full payment has been received. 1 complimentary teacher ticket will be added automatically for each 20 students.

The MWF Schools 2026 VCE Program is proudly supported by the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, Faculty of Arts, the University of Melbourne.