Centre for Stories
Stories for good.
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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August 19, 2026
First Stories and Solid Connections: Six months into our second year
Over the first six months of 2026 – the second year of our two-year First Stories and Solid Connections project – we have continued working with communities across Western Australia, […]
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August 13, 2026
Christopher Bryant wins the 2026 Human Rights Essay Prize
Centre for Stories is pleased to announce that Christopher Bryant has won the 2026 Human Rights Essay Prize: Rainbow Pride for his essay The Pursuit of Happiness. The judging panel […]
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June 30, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellow: Nabilah Said
Nabilah Said is an award-winning writer whose work explores identity, migration, belonging and the intersections between personal and collective histories. Her plays have been presented across Singapore, London, Malaysia, Nepal, […]
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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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Program Highlights
First Stories
First Stories is a two-year truth-listening and truth-telling project led by Centre for Stories in partnership with First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Western Australia.
Portside Review
Portside Review is an international digital journal emerging from the foam of the Indian Ocean. We publish essays, short stories, poems, conversations and reviews for and from these coastal homes. Our Human Rights Essay Prize launched in 2024.
The Spark
Centre for Stories’ program for young people 16-24 ready to explore their artistic passions. From writing and filmmaking to podcasting and visual arts, The SPARK offers diverse youth the guidance, mentorship, and tools they need to ignite their creativity and shine in whatever path they choose.
Events
What’s on?
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First Nations Write Night
Sep 21
An opportunity for mob to work on their writing, get feedback and be inspired by other First Nations authors.
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.
