Centre for Stories
Sharing stories to encourage a more inclusive society.
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
Portside Review – Issue Seven is here
Centre for Stories is pleased to share our seventh issue of Portside Review.
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April 7, 2022
Death and Dying story collection launches
Death is the most inevitable part of life. The only guarantee. But it is a topic many shy away from. Something that can make people uncomfortable, scared or sad. Particularly […]
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April 7, 2022
Seeking Applications – Research Internship
Centre for Stories is seeking someone with an interest in conducting research within the social sciences to apply for an internship focused on our WA Stories project.
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Events
What’s on?
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Teachers’ Workshop with Josephine Taylor
Sep 28
For teachers of creative writing in secondary schools, these workshops are suited to a range of abilities, from a basic understanding of narrative to the capacity to experiment with language, form and structure, thus modelling students’ differing abilities.
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First Nations Book Club: Debesa by Cindy Solonec
Sep 28
Our First Nations Book Club is an introduction to a diverse range of texts by First Nations authors.
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7 Minutes: Story of You
Sep 30
The doors of Story Lounge will be wide open on Friday September 30 with professional recording equipment to collect your oral stories!
Upcoming Festival
Backstories Festival 2022
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Backstories – Caversham
Oct 1
Pack a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with local members of your community!
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Backstories – Mount Lawley
Oct 1
Pack a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with local members of your community!
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Backstories – Fremantle
Oct 8
Pack a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with local members of your community!
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
Our Official 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.
Storytelling Services
Youth and Schools
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.
