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“Freestyle writing has always been where I find strength, never academic, never written with a big stage in mind. Working as an environmental consultant, particularly in Alice Springs, brought me closer to the small, often overlooked details of Central Australia. Now, on my first big stage, I'm ready to question what we accept and say out loud what we often leave unsaid.”

 

– See the APS National Finalists compete for the crown of Australian Poetry Slam Champion 2026 at the 2026 APS National Final on 25 October at Sydney Opera House.