Welcome to the CBCA VIC Branch

The CBCA VIC Branch works with the CBCA national board to support and promote the Australian children’s literature industry and our key national programs, CBCA Children’s Book Week, the Book of the Year Awards and Shadow Judging.

  • Our purpose is to enrich young lives through Australian stories.
  • Our vision is to see a thriving creative world embracing the transformational power of stories, across generations.
  • Our mission is to connect, communicate, celebrate, and advocate for the value of stories.

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Birthday Book Adventure: a Children's Book Week celebration

The CBCA is celebrating 80 years of sharing the magic of Australian stories with children this year – and you’re invited to the party!

Saturday 23 August 
11 am to 3 pm
Fed Square

2025 CBCA Book of the Year Awards Winners

Other useful websites

Awards Foundation Benefactors

Major Donors

Major Donors in Memoriam

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