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'The Brotherhood of St Laurence is working to create a compassionate and just Australia where everyone can take part in the social and economic life of our nation.
'We are a prosperous country, but there are far too many pockets of poverty and disadvantage in our cities, suburbs, regions and remote areas.
The judging panel for the inaugural award included: Cate Blanchett, Kate Grenville and Quentin Bryce.
' (Source: https://www.bsl.org.au/events/the-hope-prize/ )
Latest Winners / Recipients
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Year: 2018
winner Like Dresses in a Tree 2018 single work short story
— Appears in: Hope Shines : Prize-Winning and Shortlisted Stories from the Hope Prize 2018; (p. 1-20) -
Year: 2016
winner Better Homes and Gardens 2017 single work short story
— Appears in: Award Winning Australian Writing 2017 2017; (p. 183-190)
Works About this Award
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Hope Shines : Prize-Winning and Shortlisted Stories from the Hope Prize
Cammeray
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Simon and Schuster Australia
,
2018
15281605
2018
anthology
short story
Prize-winning and highly commended stories from the Brotherhood of St Laurence Hope Prize
'Foreword by the Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO
''Filled with determination and human spirit about people who overcome the odds with courage and strength' - the Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO
''Powerful perspectives on the world at large from unique and authentic voices' - Cate Blanchett
''Stories enrich both the storyteller and the story-reader, bringing new understanding and new perspectives to both.' - Kate Grenville
'Uplifting, poignant, funny and affecting, these stories of resilience, strength and grace will open your eyes and heart to the experiences of so many of our invisible citizens.
'Australia is a prosperous country, but there are pockets of disadvantage everywhere. The Hope Prize encourages writing that transcends stereotypes of 'the poor', and these ten short stories reflect the tenacity and optimism that people show in the face of poverty and testing times.
'Judged by three notable Australians - Quentin Bryce, Cate Blanchett and Kate Grenville - who are passionate about defeating disadvantage in our communities, and who care deeply about encouraging good writing, Hope Shines is a moving collection is a celebration of hope and the enduring power of community.' (Publication summary)
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Blanchett and Bryce Team up in Hope for Margin Dwellers 2016 single work column
— Appears in: The Sun-Herald , 6 November 2016; (p. 5) The Sunday-Age , 6 November 2016; (p. 5)
