Centre for Stories
Sharing stories that matter.
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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April 7, 2022
Announcing: 2023 Mentoring Program
Funded by The Ian Potter Foundation, our mentoring program is designed for people who are emerging into the writing and literature space. We will pair mentees with a writer mentor […]
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April 7, 2022
Announcing: 2023 Trainee Program
Funded by The Ian Potter Foundation, our new mentor trainee program is designed for people who are early in their writing career and are ready to take the next steps […]
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April 7, 2022
Introducing Jasmyn Hutin
We are thrilled to welcome Jasmyn Hutin. Get to know more about our new Youth Storytelling Program Co-ordiantor. Tell us a bit about your past career and how it led […]
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Events
What’s on?
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Launch: Burnt Tongue
Jun 13
Join us for an evening of celebration as we launch Burnt Tongue a collection of poems by Daley Rangi.
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Green Leaves
Jun 19
Join us at Centre for Stories for an engaging conversation about poetry and publication, in partnership with Emerging Writers’ Festival.
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Delving Deep into Character
Jun 20
Join author Annabel Smith for a workshop on creating more complex, relatable and interesting characters.
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.
Storytelling Services
Word Up: Youth Program
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
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.
