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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April 16, 2024
We’re Hiring! Centre for Stories Seeks Engagement and Fundraising Coordinator
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated and energetic Engagement and Fundraising Coordinator to join our team.
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April 9, 2024
Announcing: Human Rights Essay Prize
The Portside Review Human Rights Essay Prize is open to local, national and international writers.
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April 2, 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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Write Night
Apr 16
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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Almost Gone A Whole New World: Fantasy Writing Workshop
Apr 17
Learn how to write fantasy from Madeline Te Whiu, the debut author of the ‘Soul Thief’ trilogy. Explore subjects such as creating your own world, character arcs, avoiding info-dumping, and other essential aspects of the genre.
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Writing Change, Writing Inclusion Get Together
Apr 18
Open for Writing Change, Writing Inclusion participants and mentors, let’s celebrate the end of this wonderful 3-year project.
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.
