Events
Upcoming Events
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Author Talk at Woodend Library
Thursday 17 September 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join award-winning local author, Ilka Tampke, for a discussion about her latest novel.
The story is set in the forests of Mount Macedon and explores the power of trees to heal a broken soul. Ilka will discuss the themes of connection to nature, belonging and maternal anger. A powerful meditation on nature and healing.
Booking Required
Woodend Library
Forest Street & High Street
Woodend, VIC 3442 -
Mother Rage: Canberra Writers Festival
Saturday 17 October 2026
1:30 PM
Finally, more of us are talking about mum rage, the stigma that keeps mums quiet and the social change we need to stop so many from suffering (or simmering) in silence. There is very real physical, psychological and societal pressures that contribute to maternal rage, and mothering is in many ways getting harder, especially as we deal with our own fears and traumas. Join Lauren Novak, Ilka Tampke and Karen Viggers as they explore how smart non-fiction and fiction stories help us feel seen and offer hope, reassurance and paths forward.
Bookings required
Theatre | National Portrait Gallery
King Edward Terrace
Parkes, ACT, 2600 -
Writing the Bush, Writing the Ocean: Canberra Writers Festival
Sunday 18 October 2026
1:30 PM
Nature can reveal character. It can be the life force behind tender and unflinching writing about relationships with each other and ourselves. Join Inga Simpson, Lulu Houdini and Ilka Tampke as they surround us with words of nature and help us see our world and place within it. Let’s find the through lines, rivers that remember and the bush that hums with life to restore both land and ourselves.
Bookings required
Function Room | National Archives of Australia
Kings Avenue
Parkes, ACT, 2600 -
Author Talk at Castlemaine Library
Thursday 19 November 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join award-winning local author, Ilka Tampke, for a discussion about her latest novel.
The story is set in the forests of Mount Macedon and explores the power of trees to heal a broken soul. Together with her In Conversation partners, Ilka will discuss the themes of connection to nature, belonging and maternal anger. A powerful meditation on nature and healing.
Bookings Required
Castlemaine Library
212 Barker Street
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
Past Events
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Women Shape Stories
Tuesday 8th September 2026
6.30pm to 8.00pm
Talented writers, Ilka Tampke, Michelle Wright and Anne Freemandiscuss their writerly craft, themes and hopes with award winning writer, Kylie Ladd.
Entry $50 includes a copy of the book and... mulled wine
Bookings are essential.
ELTHAM Bookshop,
10 Arthur Street Eltham -
Author Event at Stories by the Sea
Friday 3 July 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come along to Stories By the Sea for a beautiful conversation between Ilka Tampke and local Mornington Peninsula author Danielle Binks as they explore the inspiration, themes and creative process behind Ilka’s remarkable new release, How to Love the World.
Stories By The Sea
14 Ranelagh Drive, Mount Eliza VIC 3930Free Event. Bookings required.
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Book Launch - How to Love the World
Wednesday 10 June 2026
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Join us to celebrate the launch of How to Love the World by Ilka Tampke, launched by Toni Jordan.
Readings Carlton
309 Lygon Street, Carlton, VictoriaFree, but bookings are essential. Please book here
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La Trobe’s Launches at the Library
Wednesday 27 May 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Come join La Trobe’s award-winning writer and teacher, Ilka Tampke, as we celebrate the launch of her latest novel, How to Love the World. Ilka will be in conversation with Stella Prize winning author and Lecturer in Creative Writing at La Trobe, Dr Carrie Tiffany.
Charles La Trobe Lounge, Library Level 2,
La Trobe University Bundoora campus