Centre for Stories

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.

Centre for Stories is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 209 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Centre for Stories, a arts show with 209 episodes published.

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  First Stories, Solid Connections: Tyler Deakin-Thomas

  Oct 2, 202615 min

  Tyler Deakin-Thomas is a proud Ballardong Noongar and English man. His story reflects on his journey of self-discovery, and navigating life as a queer trans-masculine person in our society. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: First Stories, Solid Connections is a collection of truth-telling stories from First Nations peoples across Western Australia and listening and learning reflections from diverse non-Indigenous people. Made possible with funding from Lotterywest. In this collection, you will hear live recordings exploring difficult truths, hidden histories, and reimagined futures. We invite you to listen deeply and respectfully, honouring the truths and stories that others have so generously decided to share with us. To support Centre for Stories in helping more important truths to be told and share, please consider donating or partnering with us. You can find out more about Centre for Stories at www.centreforstories.com. This podcast was produced by Luisa Mitchell and Savannah-Travia Dann, and sound engineering and original music by Mason Vellios. Thank you for supporting our storytellers.This story remains the intellectual copyright of the storyteller. Please reach out to Centre for Stories or the storyteller themselves if you wish to use this story in another capacity.

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  Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup: Jacqueline Pelczar

  Sep 30, 202615 min

  Jaqueline Pelczar is a Polish, Austrian and Burgher Sri Lankan woman who reflects on her family history and her grandmother’s immigration story. She explores the intergenerational impacts of the White Australia Policy, white privilege and Sri Lanka’s history of colonisation. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup is a collection of stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that were shared in the backyards of heritage buildings all around Walyalup/Fremantle. First Stories is a Centre for Stories project amplifying First Nations truth and voices across Western Australia, while creating spaces for truth-telling and truth-listening within and between First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. In this collection, you will hear live recordings from people who spoke about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, all reflections of their lived experiences of colonisation in Walyalup and beyond.We invite you to listen deeply and respectfully, honouring the truths and stories that others have so generously decided to share with us. This podcast was produced by Luisa Mitchell and Savannah-Travia Dann, and sound engineering and original music by Mason Vellios. Thank you for supporting our storytellers. This story remains the intellectual copyright of the storyteller. Please reach out to Centre for Stories or the storyteller themselves if you wish to use this story in another capacity. These stories were produced in partnership with the City of Fremantle's Truth-Telling Program and made possible by generous funding from Lotterywest through the First Stories project.

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  Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup: Katrina Kell

  Sep 30, 202612 min

  Katrina Kell is a writer and visual artist who reflects on her family’s colonial history. She explores the violent actions of her ancestors, including their journey with Menang men from Albany to Walyalup in 1833, confronting difficult truths held within her family history. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup is a collection of stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that were shared in the backyards of heritage buildings all around Walyalup/Fremantle. First Stories is a Centre for Stories project amplifying First Nations truth and voices across Western Australia, while creating spaces for truth-telling and truth-listening within and between First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. In this collection, you will hear live recordings from people who spoke about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, all reflections of their lived experiences of colonisation in Walyalup and beyond.We invite you to listen deeply and respectfully, honouring the truths and stories that others have so generously decided to share with us. This podcast was produced by Luisa Mitchell and Savannah-Travia Dann, and sound engineering and original music by Mason Vellios. Thank you for supporting our storytellers. This story remains the intellectual copyright of the storyteller. Please reach out to Centre for Stories or the storyteller themselves if you wish to use this story in another capacity. These stories were produced in partnership with the City of Fremantle's Truth-Telling Program and made possible by generous funding from Lotterywest through the First Stories project.

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  Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup: Clive Morrison

  Sep 30, 202618 min

  Uncle Clive Morrison is a Noongar Elder who was born in Narrogin. Through his songs and stories, he reflects on his experiences navigating the world as a Noongar man and shares deeply personal reflections on his experiences with alcoholism and as a member of the Stolen Generations. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup is a collection of stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that were shared in the backyards of heritage buildings all around Walyalup/Fremantle. First Stories is a Centre for Stories project amplifying First Nations truth and voices across Western Australia, while creating spaces for truth-telling and truth-listening within and between First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. In this collection, you will hear live recordings from people who spoke about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, all reflections of their lived experiences of colonisation in Walyalup and beyond.We invite you to listen deeply and respectfully, honouring the truths and stories that others have so generously decided to share with us. This podcast was produced by Luisa Mitchell and Savannah-Travia Dann, and sound engineering and original music by Mason Vellios. Thank you for supporting our storytellers. This story remains the intellectual copyright of the storyteller. Please reach out to Centre for Stories or the storyteller themselves if you wish to use this story in another capacity. These stories were produced in partnership with the City of Fremantle's Truth-Telling Program and made possible by generous funding from Lotterywest through the First Stories project.

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  Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup: Nicola Paris

  Sep 30, 202619 min

  Nicola Paris established CounterACT in 2012 and has extensive experience training people in civil resistance and grassroots campaigning. She reflects on the power of people working together to protect Country, sharing her experiences of community activism and the campaign to protect the Beeliar Wetlands in Perth. ABOUT THE COLLECTION: Backyard Truth-Telling Series – Walyalup is a collection of stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that were shared in the backyards of heritage buildings all around Walyalup/Fremantle. First Stories is a Centre for Stories project amplifying First Nations truth and voices across Western Australia, while creating spaces for truth-telling and truth-listening within and between First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. In this collection, you will hear live recordings from people who spoke about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, all reflections of their lived experiences of colonisation in Walyalup and beyond.We invite you to listen deeply and respectfully, honouring the truths and stories that others have so generously decided to share with us. This podcast was produced by Luisa Mitchell and Savannah-Travia Dann, and sound engineering and original music by Mason Vellios. Thank you for supporting our storytellers. This story remains the intellectual copyright of the storyteller. Please reach out to Centre for Stories or the storyteller themselves if you wish to use this story in another capacity. These stories were produced in partnership with the City of Fremantle's Truth-Telling Program and made possible by generous funding from Lotterywest through the First Stories project.

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