Writing Motherhood is a six-week online creative writing course facilitated by Bronwyn Senn of The Motherwhelm.

The course consists of six live, 90-minute group workshops, combining literary readings, guided writing exercises, discussion, and opportunities for reflection.

The course is designed to support participants in exploring motherhood through creative writing, regardless of their previous writing experience.

Participation in discussions and sharing written work is always voluntary.

Enrolment is confirmed once full payment has been received and a place has been allocated.

Course places are limited to maintain a small, supportive group environment, with a maximum of 12 participants per group.

All prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD). Any applicable fees or taxes will be disclosed before payment.

Participants will receive confirmation of their enrolment and further information about accessing the online workshops before the course begins.

I understand that circumstances can change, particularly when navigating the responsibilities and unpredictability of motherhood.

If you need to cancel your enrolment, please contact Bronwyn in writing as soon as possible.

Contact: (themotherwhelm@gmail.com)

For change-of-mind cancellations, the following policy applies:

• 14 days or more before the course begins: A full refund of the course fee.

• 7–13 days before the course begins: A 50% refund of the course fee.

• Fewer than 7 days before the course begins: No change-of-mind refund is ordinarily available.

• After the course has commenced: No change-of-mind refund is ordinarily available for missed or remaining sessions.

Participants are encouraged to attend all six workshops to gain the greatest benefit from the course.

If you miss a session, please notify the facilitator where possible.

Missed sessions do not ordinarily entitle participants to a partial refund or replacement workshop, except where required by law.

Where practical, the facilitator may provide relevant exercises or materials so you can continue writing independently.

Live workshops will not be recorded unless participants have been informed and have provided appropriate consent.

The facilitator reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course where circumstances make its delivery impracticable, including facilitator illness or insufficient enrolments.

If the entire course is cancelled before commencement, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to a future course.

If a session needs to be rescheduled, reasonable efforts will be made to arrange a suitable alternative.

If a substantial change to the advertised course prevents a participant from attending, an appropriate refund or alternative arrangement will be offered, consistent with Australian Consumer Law.

Writing Motherhood is intended to be a welcoming environment in which participants can explore their experiences and creative ideas without pressure or judgement.

Participants agree to:

• Treat fellow writers with respect and consideration.

• Respect differences in experience, identity, opinion, and approach to motherhood.

• Avoid sharing another participant's personal stories or identifying information outside the group without their permission.

• Offer feedback constructively and only where invited.

• Respect each participant's choice about whether to share their writing or personal experiences.

Although confidentiality is an important expectation of the group, The Motherwhelm cannot guarantee the actions of individual participants outside the workshops.

If behaviour seriously disrupts the group or compromises another participant's safety or wellbeing, the facilitator may take reasonable steps to address the situation, including ending that participant's involvement where necessary. Any refund or other remedy will be assessed according to the circumstances and applicable law.

Writing about motherhood can involve deeply personal experiences, including identity, pregnancy, birth, loss, relationships, and difficult emotions.

Participants are encouraged to engage at a level that feels comfortable for them. No one is required to disclose personal experiences or share written work.

Writing Motherhood is an educational and creative writing course. It is not a counselling, psychotherapy, or mental health treatment service.

Participants are encouraged to seek appropriate professional support if they experience distress that requires assistance beyond the scope of a writing workshop.

All original writing created by participants remains their own intellectual property.

Enrolling in Writing Motherhood does not transfer ownership of a participant's work to The Motherwhelm.

Participants will not be required to submit their writing for publication or public sharing.

The Motherwhelm will not publish, reproduce or publicly share a participant's original writing without their permission.

Course materials, including original worksheets, exercises, and teaching resources supplied by The Motherwhelm, are provided for participants' personal educational use and must not be commercially reproduced or redistributed without permission.

Literary extracts and other third-party materials remain subject to their respective copyright protections.

Workshops are delivered online, and participants are responsible for arranging a suitable device, internet connection, and access to the nominated meeting platform.

Participants are encouraged to join from a location where they can participate comfortably and respect the privacy of others.

Unauthorised audio recordings, video recordings, screenshots or distribution of workshop discussions are not permitted.

Personal information collected during enrolment will be used to administer the course, communicate relevant information, and support participants' involvement.

Information will not be published or used for promotional purposes without appropriate permission.

Enrolment in the course does not automatically constitute consent to receive unrelated marketing communications.

Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy requirements.

Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

Where the course does not meet applicable consumer guarantees, participants may be entitled to a remedy, including a refund, cancellation, or other appropriate resolution depending on the circumstances.

For questions about enrolment, accessibility, cancellations or these terms and conditions, please contact Bronwyn using the contact details provided on our website.

I want Writing Motherhood to be a thoughtful, welcoming ,and meaningful experience, and encourage participants to get in touch if they have any concerns before enrolling.