The purpose for which the FAW in Victoria was incorporated are recorded as:

a. To encourage the study and practice of literature in Australia.

b. To improve conditions for Australian Writers and to assist them in every possible way.

c. To co-operate with other organisations and associations for the furtherance of the above objectives.

We aim to do this by:

• Conducting an awards program aimed at promoting and encouraging writers from around Australia.
• Providing advice, workshops, meetings, training encouraging and providing advice to aspiring and established writers,
• Disseminating information on writing opportunities and awards through our newsletter produced every two months;
• Opening up links, sharing resources and entering into joint venture initiatives with other writer organisations to improve conditions for Australian writers.

Within Victoria there are monthly "Open Reading" nights, featuring guest readers. These nights also provide informal opportunities for those interested in writing to meet others with similar interests. Throughout regional Victoria, there are regular meetings where members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of literary activities.

Providing advice to writers on contracts and other matters of concern to them are also services offered by the Fellowship.