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NAIDOC Week 2018: Stories From Her
NAIDOC Week 2018: Stories From Her

Listen to the live recording from our NAIDOC Week 2018 celebration event: Stories From Her.

LOCAL STORIES

'Local Stories' are mini-series focussed on stories from individuals based in Western Australia. We're proud to be Perthlings and want to share the stories of the people that make our state great. 

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Soul Food
Soul Food

Celebrating food as a gateway to stories of yesteryear.

CONVERSATIONS

Centre for Stories loves live storytelling! Our 'Conversations' series is a selection of recordings from our live events. 

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Matthew and Daniel Bacon: Queer Resilience
Matthew and Daniel Bacon: Queer Resilience

Matthew and Daniel Bacon share stories about self-love, identity, and queer resilience.

Sandi Parsons: Not Everyone Gets a Second Chance
Sandi Parsons: Not Everyone Gets a Second Chance

Sandi Parsons considers her guardianship of gifted lungs one of her many victories in her ongoing battle with Cystic Fibrosis.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Alina Tang and Johanna Acs- two of Perth's finest. We sat down with them before they relocated overseas, Alina moving to The Netherlands, and Johanna moving to Hungary. This conversation was quite timely in a way- we were able to chat to them about the two dishes that are most special to them, to their families. The dishes that keep them grounded no matter where in the world they may be. For Johanna, it's Csirke Paprikás- Hungarian stew with paprika. For Alina, Gỏi Cuốn- Vietnamese rice paper rolls. Read their full stories on our website now, complete with personalised recipes (Alina recommends adding KFC chicken to your rice paper rolls, if you're so inclined...) #centreforstories #soulfood
“On the door it read, ‘hello dead people’”. Tomorrow night we are joined by Erika Faust as she discusses the story behind a series of photographs from Thailand. Erika will reflect on growing up in the bush and her father’s quirky converted darkroom. On her trip to Thailand, she captures significant moments in her life that greatly influenced her to this day. Tickets are just $15 from our website. See you at 6.30pm tomorrow!
"After months of being told she was just a nervous new mum, my mother finally got a diagnoses for the symptoms I presented with. It was a diagnoses that came with an expiry date..." Sandi Parsons: Not everyone gets a second chance. Story now up on our website. #centreforstories#breadandbutter
Many people hear "Flash Fiction" and envision speed of delivery, like fast food or speed dating for writers. Think again. The beauty of flash fiction is the depth of a world or a character rendered in meticulously concise form. In US writer Nancy Stohlman's flash story above, the reader is allowed a brief but intense glimpse into the life of a character with an unconventional job. Despite its 238 words, the story expands and lingers long after its short reading. If you're curious to learn more about this exciting form, book in now to the Flash Fiction Fan Club series of workshops that begin at the Centre for Stories on 19 September. #centreforstories #flashfiction
Join four storytellers at 'Beyond Stigma' on Thursday, September 13 as they share their personal stories about mental illness. This event is intended to provide our storytellers the chance to articulate difficult – and often taboo – topics with an open-minded audience. Tickets on our website now. #centreforstories
Jay's grandparents are from Myanmar, they emigrated to Australia in their 20's. He's grown up eating curry, but Ohn-No Khao Swè is extra special. Read Jay's story and recipe for this nostalgic dish on our website now. #centreforstories #soulfood
Literature, wine and conversation - what a dreamy Thursday night! • Join us for our upcoming Literary Mixers! Introducing Michael Trant and Rachael Johns. Michael is an agriculturalist and writer, with his debut novel Ridgeview Station being inspired by his time at Gabyon Station. Rachael is an award winning best selling romance novelist with an impressive list of over 25 books to her name. Tickets available on our website! #centreforstories #literarymixers
September's Stories Beyond the Lens features photographs by Erika Faust! Join us as Erika shares her art and the stories behind them, as we travel to Cambodia and Thailand. Don't miss out on this awesome night! Tickets on our website now! #centreforstories