Fellowship of Australian Writers

The Mission

MAKING RIPPLES IN THE 21^st CENTURY - THE FAW BUSINESS PLAN

Updated for 2006

Vision

(Is where the organisation wants to be at the expiration of the Business Plan.)

To be a national member focused respected and proactive Australian writer1s’ organisation that empowers writers in a 21st century cyber environment.

Mission

(Relates to the present. What is our reason to exist? What is our purpose? What are our activities aimed at achieving?)

To encourage the study and practice of literature in Australia; to improve conditions for Australian writers and to assist them in every possible way while co-operating with other organisations and associations.

Goal 1

To provide an environment for the promotion and development of fellowship among writers and affiliated groups and to empower writers through recognition of their importance to the publishing process.

Goal 2

To be nationally recognised as a writers organisation who has influence and the respect of writers, governments and publishers and to provide professional support and guidance to its members

Goal 3

To operate effectively, in the cyber world of the 21st century

Goal 4

To become a financially independent, professionally managed organisation.

For further details see FAW Business Plan