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.
Centre for Stories
Latest News
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Stay up to date with activities, programs, and opportunities at Centre for Stories.
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November 20, 2024
First Nations Elder & Editor Memoir Fellowship is open
Applications open now: an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Elder or senior culture-keeper to be assisted by a family member or friend to share life stories.
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November 11, 2024
Short But Deadly First Nations Flash winners announced
Centre for Stories is thrilled to announce the ten winners of our inaugural Short But Deadly First Nations Flash Prize.
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November 11, 2024
Your Feedback Matters – Take Our Survey Today
We’re gathering feedback from our community to improve our programs and offerings. Share your thoughts in our short, anonymous survey and help us continue creating meaningful experiences.
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Events
What’s on?
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Write Night
Dec 10
Do you struggle to carve out distraction free writing time? Are you looking for a safe group environment to work on your writing? Would you like to meet other writers in your community? Then this group is for you!
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Ink & Echo: Monthly Poetry Meetup
Dec 14
Your monthly Saturday evening poetry writing and reading community, guided by author and poet SoulReserve.
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Ink & Echo: Monthly Poetry Meetup
Jan 18
Your monthly Saturday evening poetry writing and reading community, guided by author and poet SoulReserve.
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.