Writing Change, Writing Inclusion
Our signature writing program that offers support for early, emerging and established writers from CaLD and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
Funded by The Ian Potter Foundation, Australia Council and Centre for Stories Founders Circle, Writing Change, Writing Inclusion is a writing program offering support for early, emerging and established writers from CaLD and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
Building off the success of the Centre for Stories’ previous programs Inclusion Matters and Indian Ocean Mentoring, the Writing Change, Writing Inclusion program includes:
- Hot Desk Fellowship,
- Mentoring program,
- Access to emerging writer courses,
- Access to pro courses,
- Website and social media profiling,
- Opportunities at festivals and events,
- Access to Centre for Stories events, networks, peer support and staff support,
- Opportunity to collaborate with relevant organisations and publishers,
- Opportunity to submit to the Centre for Stories’ next anthology.
Hot Desk Fellowship
Open to CaLD and/or First Nations and/or writers with disability, successful applicants will receive a dedicated desk at the Centre for Stories for a total of 10 days spread out over 8 to 12 consecutive weeks. Applicants will be profiled on the Centre for Stories’ website and social media, and will have the opportunity to attend Centre for Stories events and workshops, attend networking events, interact with other writers, and seek support from Centre for Stories staff. Successful applicants are provided a $1500 stipend.
Applications for 2023 are CLOSED.
Heartlines – Interviews with our Writing Change, Writing Inclusion alumni
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Heartlines
Anna Quercia-Thomas
Read More“I want to make art gratuitously and unapologetically for myself and for people like me – that’s what inspires me and keeps me going.”
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Heartlines
Kobi Simpson
Read More“I come from a family of great storytellers, and looking back, storytelling always seems to have been my main drive, whether through writing, music, or acting.”
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Heartlines
Syarisa Yasin
Read More“I am so intensely passionate about bringing culturally diverse stories to life, mixing scripture, mythology, fantasy, folk tale, modern concepts/ideas about life and love and much more to reflect my state of mind and opinions about the world.”
What our alumni say about Writing Change, Writing Inclusion
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Centre for Stories allowed me to meet fellow writers and creatives – some of which I now consider friends -to share my experiences with. I learnt that I am not alone on this writing journey and that my stories are valid and people do indeed care. – J Eh Kaw Thaw Saw
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Centre for Stories have been very encouraging throughout the whole program. They’ve created a welcoming space where I was able to meet other writers and share ideas. The Centre has also supported my writing by offering lots of opportunities to learn about the different facets of writing, and opportunities to meet others in the industry, such as through various workshops, get-togethers, and general advice and encouragement. – Anonymous
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The mentoring program changed my life as an immigrant and a writer. I was encouraged from the start and I’ve been shown that my experiences and my differences were big assets in the writing world. I was pushed my mentor, who was always honest about my writing. The feedback I received was so useful that I was able to win two competitions and get published for the first time in Australia. – Anonymous
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I felt incredibly supported by Centre for Stories. I was able to borrow books, attend poetry workshops, and in general, have access to materials that were and are essential to my poetic process… This meant that as I developed a piece of poetry, I could then sharpen and strengthen its expression and make sufficient and satisfying progress with the outcome I was trying to achieve. – Anonymous