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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March 18, 2024
Announcing: Comic Creator Hot Desk Fellow
Katie Zhang Selected as Recipient, with Frankie Stevens and Ali Marbeck Highly Commended
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March 13, 2024
Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellow 2024 Announced!
Centre for Stories is pleased to announce Sihle Ntuli as the Winner of the Patricia Kailis International Writing Fellowship.
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March 11, 2024
Introducing Elissa Crowther-Pal
We are thrilled to welcome Elissa Crowther-Pal, as a Board Observer, to the Centre for Stories family.
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Events
What’s on?
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Almost Gone Write Night
Mar 19
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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Personal Mythologies: Writing Race, Culture and Identity
Mar 23
Join award-winning author Rashida Murphy as you learn about writing race, culture and identity.
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Write Night
Apr 2
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!
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.