Uplifting poetry, uplifting community, uplifting you.
A poetry initiative founded by Rae White.
Who is Uplift Poetry?
Uplift Poetry is based on stolen lands in Meanjin, the lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Uplift is a poetry community hub that aims to uplift people and their poetry through events, opportunities and connection. Uplift provides poetry resources for the community, by the community.
Uplift publishes a comprehensive monthly newsletter for sharing and showcasing poetry events, opportunities and more in Meanjin (Brisbane), Queensland, and Australia-wide.
At Uplift Poetry, we research events, publishing opportunities, book releases and beyond, so you don’t have to, then we send them straight to your inbox.
We also host events, partner with organisations, and plan to provide even more services and resources to the poetry community in the future.
Want to partner with us? Get in touch.
Join your poetry community!
Subscribe to our FREE monthly newsletter, which features poetry events in Meanjin (Brisbane), Queensland, and Australia-wide.
Our paid membership gives you access to our free newsletter and our entire newsletter archive. Plus you’ll receive additional monthly newsletters full of poetry opportunities (such as submissions callouts, publishing opportunities, scholarships and residencies), the latest poetry book releases, poetry writing prompts, and much more.
At Uplift Poetry, we research events, publishing opportunities, book releases and beyond, so you don’t have to, then we send them straight to your inbox.
Our mission
At Uplift Poetry, we thrive on poetic reciprocity and connection. We are non-competitive and community-focused.
We want to inspire and empower poets no matter where you are on your poetry journey. We want to help lower the barriers to entry that you face in poetry.
We believe poetry should be for everyone.
We aim to raise the voices of marginalised, underrepresented and disempowered poets and creatives, including First Nations, LGBTQIA+, refugee, disabled and working class poets, and poets of colour.
(Despite the similar name, we’re not to be confused with the amazing Upswell Publishing run by Terri-ann White. You should definitely check them out though – they’re brilliant.)
Are you a poet?
We want to help lower the barriers to entry that you face in poetry. At Uplift, we research events, publishing opportunities, book releases and beyond, so you don’t have to, then we send them straight to your inbox.
Are you a poet who wants to share your words and bask in the poetry glow of others? Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram) and share your work with us (feel free to tag us directly or send us a DM).
Wrote a poem inspired by one of our newsletter writing prompts? Send it our way and we’ll feature it on social media.
Are you a poetry group, organisation or festival?
Are you a poetry group, organisation or festival who wants to spread the word about your upcoming events and increase engagement?
Send us an email, and we’ll include you in our newsletter and/or give you a social media shout out on Instagram or Facebook.
Want to collaborate on an event? Get in touch!
Are you a poetry publisher, publication, journal or website?
Are you a poetry publisher, publication, journal or website who wants more submissions and readers?
Send us an email and we’ll include you in our newsletter and/or give you a social media shout out on Instagram or Facebook.
Where does my money go?
Our paid members help us continue to create community and connection for poets. Your money goes directly towards helping us keep our basic newsletter free to all subscribers.
Your subscription also helps us: gather detailed poetry information for our community; run our website and social media; and offer free poetry events.
We also donate Uplift Poetry newsletter subscriptions to low-income and marginalised folks. No need to show us any evidence - you have nothing to prove <3
Simply send us an email and we'll send you a paid subscription for free.
Poetry reciprocity is key.
Meet the Team
Meet the poets and professionals behind Uplift Poetry.
