'By giving to ABR through its philanthropy program, you get so much more back than what you put in.'
Colin Golvan SC, ABR Patron

 
Australian Book Review is Australia’s oldest literary review and publishes reviews, essays, letters and new creative writing. It is a fully independent and not-for-profit organisation. ABR’s primary aims are to foster high critical standards, to publish outstanding new writing, and to contribute to the preservation of literary values and a full appreciation of Australia’s literary heritage. ABR also encourages writers by initiating poetry, essay and reviewing competitions, with generous prizes, and presents public conversations about literature and ideas throughout Australia.

Cultural philanthropy has always been a feature of the visual and performing arts in this country – but not of literature. We believe that good writing and cogent critique are every bit as deserving as opera companies and art galleries. ABR seeks your financial support to help us improve and diversify the magazine. Patrons will have the distinction of making a tangible and pioneering contribution to this small but vibrant agent of literary ideals! 

'The most endearing, and the best, journal of words and ideas. The original stories and poetry are a delight to welcome each month. Supporters can be proud of their judgement.'
John Bryson, ABR Patron

Why do we need Patrons?

Offer more literary fellowships

Include more creative writing

Expand our annual prizes

Host events, readings and lectures

Offer internships for young writers

Create new publishing projects

What does it cost to become a Patron?

Realists: $250 to $499

Symbolists: $500 to $999

Romantics: $1000 to 2499

Modernists: $2500 to $4999

Futurists: $5000 to $11,999

Augustans: $12,000 or more

To become a Patron, download a  PATRONS DONATION FORM

To make a donation, downlaod a  DONATION FORM

Or contact Christopher Menz, Philanthropy Manager, ABR, on (03) 9429 6700, or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Patrons

Australian Book Review gratefully acknowledges the support and generosity of its founding patrons:

Augustans ($12,000 or more):

Ms Morag Fraser AM

Mr Colin Golvan SC

Futurists ($5000 to $11,999):

Ms Anita Apsitis and Mr Graham Anderson

Dr Steve and Ms Tracey-Jane Christie

Anonymous (1)

Modernists ($2500 to $4999):

Dr Geoffrey Cains

Mr Stephen and Mrs Kate Shelmerdine

Ms Ruth Wisniak and Dr John Miller AO

Anonymous (1)

Romantics ($1000 to $2499):

Ms Sonja Chalmers

Professor Ian Donaldson and Ms Grazia Gunn

Professor Margaret Harris

Ms Elisabeth Holdsworth

Ms Claudia Hyles

Mr Peter and Ms Mary-Ruth McLennan

Mr Christopher Menz and Mr Peter Rose

Mrs Maria Myers AO

Professor Ros Pesman

Mr David Poulton

Mr John Scully

Mr Michael Shmith

Anonymous (4)

Symbolists ($500 to $999):

Mr Peter Allan

Ms Gillian Appleton

Ms Kate Baillieu

Mrs Helen Brack

Dr Alison Broinowski

Emeritus Professor Lois Bryson

Mr John Bryson

Ms Jane and Mr Peter Collinson

Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards AO

Ms Ellen Koshland

Ms Geraldine Lazarus and Mr Greig Gailey

Professor Stuart Macintyre

Dr William Riedel

Dr John Thompson

Mrs Lyn Williams AM

Ms Marguerita Wu

Anonymous (5)

Realists ($250 to $499):

Professor Dennis Altman AM

Mr Joey Borensztajn

Ms Louise and Mr Don Carroll

Professor Jan Carter AM

Mr Hugh Dillon

Ms Marion Dixon

Professor The Hon. Gareth Evans AO QC

Dr Anna Goldsworthy

Mr Reuben Goldsworthy

Mr Mark Gomes

Ms Susan Gorgioski

Dr Gavan Griffith AO QC

Ms Alexandra Grimwade

Dr John Holt

Ms Rowena and Mr Richard McDonald

Mrs Pauline Menz

Ms Corrie Perkin and Mr Peter Loder

Lady Potter AC

Professor John Rickard

Corporate Patron:

Arnold Bloch Leibler

Perpetual Patron:

The Hon. John Button (1932-2008)