Stories - Special Stories

In Perth, I wrapped my egg in a pair of frilly white socks and hid it at the back of the wardrobe in the room I shared with my family. I would sneak it out from time to time, just to make sure it was still ok.

As a journalist working online and strong feminist, Saadia Ahmed has experienced more than her fair share of online harassment and gendered abuse. She decided to explore why Pakistani women, particularly public figures, face such horrific treatment online in her PhD research.

Jay Anderson was always a quiet kid who felt like he couldn’t speak up. But when he is asked what his story is at Centre for Stories, his life takes a different turn.

“My parents’ resilience, strength and faith have become integral pillars instilled in the woman I am today.”

"A few months ago I didn’t even know this place existed, let alone the history that lay within its walls and in its song; a history which I now feel has been near-forgotten or overlooked."

"And so, I had reached a bit of a crossroads after years of fighting this, after years of feeling emotionally distressed. And the crossroads was, continue down this path and do nothing, or speak out and fight back. Speak out, fight back and reclaim my name."

Dreaming Green: Envisioning a Sustainable Future Through Storytelling was a fundraiser event to raise money for EDOWA's crowdfunding campaign.

In Love and Its Many Faces, Joseph tells of growing up in Northbridge in the 80s, love and loss.

In the wake of the postal survey on same sex marriage in Australia, we were privileged to sit down with Ben and Eduardo. Their story reminds us why we support same sex marriage, who will be impacted by the result, and what it means to same sex couples to have the right to get married.