The Poet's Voice was established to enhance the role of poetry in the public realm. It is based on the belief that without poetry a dimension of our lived experience is lost to us.

Although the voice of the poet is singular and speaks to us powerfully on the page, it also offers something invaluable when heard in a vivid present among others.

By including a wide range of participation in its events, The Poet's Voice reflects the fact that poetry is a resource for many people who are not poets.

Ellen Koshland, Director

Ellen Koshland works in the interrelationship between images and words. As well as being the Founder/Director of The Poets’ Voice and proudly creating major public occasions of listening with organsiations such as Melbourne Writers Festival, The Wheeler Centre, National Museum of Australia, she is the founding donor of The Stella Prize. Ellen works in photography, screen print and installation and her art work recently was the focus of an exhibition at Spacecraft Studios to honour First Nation cultivation of murnong throughout southeast Australia.  

Nikki Anderson, Associate

Nikki Anderson has worked as a literary agent, rights manager, festival and events coordinator, and currently works in communications and change management.