Centre for Stories

Arts EN ↓ 227 episodes

Centre for Stories is a vibrant, inclusive literary arts and cultural organisation based in Perth, Western Australia. We use storytelling to inspire social cohesion and improve understanding of diverse communities. We cultivate stories that inspire thought, spark empathy and challenge intolerance, with a focus on empowering people whose experiences and perspectives are often marginalised.

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Centre for Stories

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Roaring 90's – Lois Griffiths 20.06.2019 35:00

Roaring 90's is a collection of stories from our community elders collected throughout 2018. This collection of stories features the memories of yesteryear; accounts of war, racism, technological triumph, assimilation and social change. Lois Griffiths was 94 when this interview was recorded. She shares her memories of the Second World War, the devastation it caused, and life thereafter. At just sh...

Roaring 90's – Michael Tsolakis 13.06.2019 13:35

Roaring 90's is a collection of stories from our community elders collected throughout 2018. This collection of stories features the memories of yesteryear; accounts of war, racism, technological triumph, assimilation and social change. Michael Tsolakis was 96 when this interview was recorded. He shares his story of coming from Greece to Australia in 1938, and the outpouring of love from his mothe...