Centre for Stories
Sharing stories that change us.
Storytelling Programs
Tell your story
We believe everyone has a story to tell.
Whether you’re a writer or orator, our programs will empower you to share your stories with the world.
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Writing Programs
Our writing programs help early, emerging and established writers and poets commit their work to the page.
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Oral Storytelling
Our oral storytelling training will prepare you to share authentic stories from your life with confidence.
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Centre for Stories
Latest News
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More from the Archive
Stay up to date with activities, programs, and opportunities at Centre for Stories.
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September 9, 2024
Applications Now Open for the All Write – Early Career Fellowship
Centre for Stories is excited to announce that applications for the All Write – Early Career Fellowships are now open!
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August 22, 2024
Announcing: All Write Hot Desk Fellows
Centre for Stories is pleased to announce the successful recipients for the All Write Hot Desk Fellowship.
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August 19, 2024
Centre for Stories Welcomes Fabian Ross as New Chair of the Board
We are pleased to announce that Fabian Ross has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board at Centre for Stories.
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Events
What’s on?
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Ink & Echo: Monthly Poetry Meetup
Sep 21
Your monthly Saturday evening poetry writing and reading community, guided by author and poet SoulReserve.
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The Magic of Multimodal Storytelling
Sep 25
Join us for a captivating workshop where words and pictures come to life! In partnership with The Literature Centre, we’re breaking boundaries by merging two genres: visual and oral storytelling! Discover the magic of storytelling as you watch Aśka bring Esther’s childhood story to life through spoken word and illustrations. Then, try your hand at creating your own stories!
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Courtyard Stories
Sep 27
Spend a lazy evening in the city listening our trained storytellers in Centre for Stories’ beautiful heritage courtyard.
Storytelling Services
Youth Storytelling & Writing Programs
Helping them to find their voice
Thanks for being here with us! We enjoyed having a new concept to learn English, and all that you brought with it. We loved how you came with a great mind to teach us and how much we learnt during the process! – Anonymous student, Yule Brook College
Our Stories
We have helped more than 500 people tell their story. Get to know one of our featured artists or explore our collections of written and oral stories as well as interviews.
This month’s featured collections
Follow our podcast
Stories that will expand your horizon of what it means to be human.
The Centre for Stories Podcast is a series of conversations, stories and insights into the complex, funny, tragic, reflective and all-together human experiences that make our lives meaningful.
Shop our publications
Under The Paving Stones, The Beach features the poetry, prose and non-fiction writing from emerging talent in Western Australia.
This anthology joins an array of other publications published by Centre for Stories that aim to showcase the outcomes of our storytelling programs and writers from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Help us do more
We’re on a mission to create a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive society through the art of storytelling. Join us in supporting emerging artists and sharing powerful stories from across our community.
