Transformations and Beginnings: Hume Anthology 2025

The Hume Youth Anthology is an annual published collection of creative works from young people in Hume City.

Young people ages 6-24 are invited to submit a creative art piece reflecting a shared theme, this could be a poem, a photograph, short story, drawing or anything creative.

The Anthology was inspired by the voices of Hume’s young people, and it is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate their creative talents.

The theme for the 2025 Hume Youth Anthology is Transformations and Beginnings.

Submissions will be chosen to be showcased in a printed Anthology, and the community will vote for the Best Creative Award Categories:

Best creative piece - 6 – 11-year-olds
Best creative piece - 12 – 18-year-olds
Best creative piece - 19 – 24-year-olds
Community favourite (all ages)

The Hume Mayor also awards a submission with the ‘Mayor’s Choice Award’ and the piece of work chosen will be displayed as the front cover of the 2025 printed Anthology.

All Award winners will be given a $250 voucher to Deans art supplies to further their creative talents.

Submissions

Submissions Open: 28 April 2025
Submission Close: 31 August 2025
Launch: 24 October 2025

Exhibition details

Location: Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury, 3429

Dates: 24 October 2025 – 22 February 2026.

The 2025 Hume Youth Anthology will be unveiled to the public at a Gallery exhibition Launch event on Friday 24 October where all submissions will be showcased in a two-month long exhibition at the Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury.

Submissions open 28 April 2025 and close 31 August 2025.

Make your submission here!

Hume Youth Anthology Archive:

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Young People's Stories of Heritage and Diversity: Hume Anthology 2024

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The 2024 Hume Youth Anthology was a wonderful showcase of young creativity, highlighting the diverse experiences and stories of the Hume community. It brought together 71 submissions from young people, all focused on the theme of Heritage and Diversity. The works cover a range of formats, including stories, poems, and art, providing insight into the unique perspectives of young individuals in the region.

Submissions were divided into three age categories:

Prep to Grade 6 (Ages 6-11)
Year 7 to 12 (Ages 12-18)
Ages 19-24

The community had the opportunity to vote for their favorite pieces, and several awards were presented based on their creativity and impact. These awards included:

Best creative piece (6–11 year-olds): Ala’a Alsowaidi
Best creative piece (12–18 year-olds): Azelya Cairn
Best creative piece (19–24 year-olds): Jana Tawil
Community Favourite (all ages): Maria Mouhtadi
Mayor’s Choice Award: Zyle Nolan Tacoloy

The Mayor’s Choice Award recipient, Zyle Nolan Tacoloy, had their piece featured as the front cover of the printed Anthology. Additionally, all award winners received a $250 art voucher to support their artistic development.

The works from the Anthology are currently on display in a 3-month installation at the Gee-Lee Wik Doleen Gallery at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Craigieburn, as well as being included in the printed publication. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate and support the creative talents of young people in the community.

View the online version of Young People's Stories of Heritage and Diversity: A Hume Anthology 2024(PDF, 26MB).

Thank you to all the young people who submitted their work: