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Applications now invited for writers in residence at Mattie Furphy House

Join the distinguished community of writers who've stayed and developed their works-in-progress at Mattie Furphy House. Gallery of photos above right.

FAWWA is delighted to announce that applications for writers-in-residence at Mattie Furphy House are now open.

After a brief pause, the City of Nedlands has informed FAWWA that the writers-in-residence program at Mattie Furphy House can restart.

Mattie Furphy House is in Swanbourne, surrounded by walking trails in the beautiful bushland of Allen Park.

It's a peaceful, natural 

environment in which to write.

The ocean is within walking distance, as are cafes, shops, and public transport.

By staying at Mattie Furphy House as a writer-in-residence, you join a long line of writers of distinction who have worked in this beautiful home. Click here for more about Mattie Furphy House.

Cost: $110 a night, or $700 per week. Contact us for details.

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