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.
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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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October 10, 2024
Backyard Truth Telling in partnership with City of Fremantle
Truth-telling stories is finally coming soon to Walyalup backyards this month with a new partnership between Centre for Stories and City of Fremantle.
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September 9, 2024
Applications Now Open for the All Write – Early Career Fellowship
Centre for Stories is excited to announce that applications for the All Write – Early Career Fellowships are now open!
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August 22, 2024
Announcing: All Write Hot Desk Fellows
Centre for Stories is pleased to announce the successful recipients for the All Write Hot Desk Fellowship.
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Events
What’s on?
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CANCELLED: Queer Story Nights
Oct 10
Join us for Queer Story Night – a new space for LGBTQIA+ people to get together to turn your true experiences into impactful stories, memoir and creative writing every month.
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In Conversation with Sihle Ntuli and Sisonke Msimang
Oct 14
Join us for an engaging evening featuring Sisonke Msimang and Sihle Ntuli in a thought-provoking conversation about the power of storytelling and poetry.
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First Nations Write Night
Oct 17
An opportunity for mob to work on their writing, get feedback and be inspired by other First Nations authors.
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.
