October 10, 2024

As a part of the City of Fremantle commitment to reconciliation, Centre for Stories is pleased to be a partner for the cities Truth Telling program and announce that the events we have produced together are now live. 

The Backyard Truth Telling Series is a multi-sited storytelling program that brings truth telling into the backyards of Walyalup residents to provide an opportunity for the local community to come together to connect, learn and listen to storytellers share their lived experiences, in their own voices, in their own way. 

UPDATE: Submit a Truth-Listening Reflection Form

We believe storytelling is a two-way, reciprocal process and invite the audience to respond to the speakers and their stories if you have attended an event.

Below are a list of questions that invite reflection on the Backyard Truth-telling event you attended. We may share these responses with the storytellers and/or via Centre for Stories communications if you give your consent. These questions are not compulsory and you can answer as many as you like.

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What does Indigenous sovereignty mean to you and what does it look like in action?

Where there any parts of today’s stories that made you feel uncomfortable and why? Did any stories make you feel hopeful?

What was the biggest takeaway for you from today’s event? Did anything surprise you?

What is one significant action you think would help build a better future between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians? What might that future look like?

Did you have any positive feedback for a particular storyteller? We may share this with them if it is deemed safe to share.

Do you have any general feedback about the event?

Do you give permission for your responses to be shared publicly by Centre for Stories and/or City of Fremantle in our online and print communications?

• Yes, I give consent and you may use my full name
• Yes, I give consent but please keep my identity anonymous
• No thanks, I do not consent

Do you give permission for your responses to be shared directly with the storytellers, if we deem your message to be safe?

• Yes, I give consent and you may use my full name
• Yes, I give consent but please keep my identity anonymous
• No thanks, I do not consent

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About the program

Each event will feature stories from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the local community who will speak about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, with a focus on stories that speak to the impacts of colonisation and to the resilience and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

After stories are shared, audience members are invited to join informal yarning circles and share their own stories in a safe and supported space. 

Enjoy local acoustic music by twilight with light food provided. Your host for the evening will be the storytellers mentor, the wonderful Ron Bradfield Jnr. 

Featuring Storytellers: Abid Imam, Bill Adlam, Brendan Moore, Casey Mulder, Gerrard Shaw, Jason Hunter, Jo Abraham, Mariela Espino Zuppa, Nandi Chinna, Phil O’Donoghue, Trish Ratajczak and Vaughan Wayne.

Dates 

Oct 19 | 5.30-7.30pm | Beaconsfield – Book here!

Oct 26 | 5.30-7.30pm | Stackwood – Book here!

Nov 2  | 5.30-7.30pm | White Gum Valley – Book here!

Cost: Free or Pay-what-you-you-can 

You will receive the exact address 72hrs prior to the event.
 
Registrations are essential. Strictly limited capacity available for each event so please inform the event organiser if you can no longer attend so we can make your place available to another. 

If you have any questions about the events, please contact us at info@centreforstories.com. 

Featured image is Ron Bradfield speaking at Backstories 2021, photography by Tasha Faye.