Centre for Stories

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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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Bread & Butter – Ron Bradfield 15.08.2019 13:53

Ron Bradfield Junior is a saltwater fella from Bardi Country but grew up in Geraldton, WA. He now calls Whadjuk Boodjah his home. On 20 March 2019, Ron shared his story at Bread & Butter for World Storytelling Day. – COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES Bread & Butter with Zenatalla Ibrahim – August 29, 2019 Bread & Butter is a monthly dinner and storytelling event designed to make you think deeply...

Bread & Butter – Tammy Bux 09.08.2019 13:09

Tammy Bux is a strategist by day and storyteller by night. She is passionate about encouraging people to celebrate their challenges and triumphs through storytelling. She loves how sharing stories allows us to open our hearts and minds and deeply connect with one another. On 29 November 2018, Tammy shared her story at Bread & Butter. – COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES Spotlight on Indonesia – A...

Bread and Butter – Queer Resilience 18.07.2019 36:09

Matthew and Daniel Bacon are two remarkable young natural storytellers bound to leave you with a lasting impression, and many laughs along the way. They tell stories about self-love, identity, and queer resilience. On March 29 2018, Matt and Dan shared their stories at Bread & Butter. – COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES Literary Mixers: Kelly Van Nelson and Scott Patrick Mitchell – August 8, 201...

Bread and Butter – Not Everyone Gets a Second Chance 18.07.2019 30:08

Sandi Parsons considers her guardianship of gifted lungs one of her many victories in her ongoing battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was 38 when she underwent a double lung transplant. On 28 June 2018, Sandi shared her story at Bread & Butter. – COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES Fem Book Club – August 21, 2019 Fem Book Club is an introduction to a diverse range of texts by women about women. Throu...

Roaring 90's – Vern Gooch 18.07.2019 22:31

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. Vern Gooch is not quite 90, but his story was so special that we thought we’d make an exception. He was 86 when this story was recorded. Vern is a survivor of the...

Roaring 90's – Doug Sedgwick 11.07.2019 27:50

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. Doug Sedgwick was 91 when this story was recorded. He shares his memories of Perth and Subiaco in the old days and reflects on his life: the destructive reality of...

Roaring 90's – Azra Hodgkinson 04.07.2019 17:16

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. Azra Hodgkinson was 91-year-old when this story was collected. She is a Pakistani woman from Lahore. In this interview, she reflects on the many changes in her lif...

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...