CANCELLED: Queer Story Nights
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.
Featuring
- Jay AndersonSee more about Jay Anderson
- Mim KempsonSee more about Mim Kempson
Oct 10, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Centre for Stories
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can contact us to arrange entry at no charge on (08) 9328 1443 or at info@centreforstories.com.
The event will be held at Centre for Stories, Northbridge WA 6003. Centre for Stories is a wheelchair accessible venue.
The Perth train station is a 10-minute walk from Centre for Stories. The closest Wilson parking is 2 minutes away at Northbridge Central, 8/6 Errichetti Place.
We would like to make this event accessible to as many people as possible and encourage you to get in touch by phone or email to discuss your access needs. Please contact us on (08) 9328 1443 or at info@centreforstories.com.
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Jay Anderson
Collapse BioJay Anderson is queer writer of colour living and working on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. Jay completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Research in literature and Master of Social Work at Curtin University, worked in the publishing industry and arts sector in various roles, and now works in the justice reintegration space. Jay’s writing has been published in several online journals and print anthologies, and he co-founded Pulch Mag, a West Australian youth publication. Jay is passionate about strengthening communities and he’s interested in how storytelling can be used as a tool for social justice. -
Mim Kempson
Collapse BioMim Kempson is a queer Sex & Relationship Therapist, working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples in her private practice in South Fremantle. Previously a journalist, Mim incorporates the therapeutic power of writing and storytelling into her work. She recently started a podcast, "What I've Learned About Love", and is regularly interviewed by publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald and Fashion Journal for her take on relationships and dating culture. She has a Bachelor in Professional Communication, Master in Narrative Therapy and Community Work, and Graduate Certificate in Sexology.
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