It supports young writers and arts managers, and is the publisher of the national quarterly print magazine Voiceworks.
Then a newsletter focused on youth and media issues, the publication was launched by Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Ian "Molly" Meldrum.
A quarterly, 80-page magazine centred on creative writing, arts, and illustrations[1] was launched as a national publication with volume 1 published in 1988.
[5] Young adult fiction writer John Marsden was patron of Express Media until his death in December 2024.
[4] Express Media presents an annual program of workshops and other projects to generate opportunities and professional development for young writer, editors and artists, providing mentoring and feedback for their work, and also offers various awards.
Winners in each category receive $500, have their work published on the Express Media website, and an acknowledgement printed in Voiceworks.
[18] Other past programs have included Tracks, Global Express, Hologram, National Young Writers' Month, The Under Age, The New Voices Series, 6x6x6, and Write in Your Face.