Loungeroom Storytelling

• Manly, Sydney, NSW - In-person event

• Bring a plate

• Hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW

Gather in Manly at a storytelling member's home for afternoon tea and sharing of stories. Meet other storytellers, enjoy some good stories and delicious treats.

Come as a teller or listener. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing  info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Afternoon Tea and Stories' in the subject line. You will then receive all the relevant details.
We would love you to join us as we celebrate a new year of storytelling. 

Free Online Oral Storytelling Event 

Join us for a storytelling time filled with laughter, lightness, and shared delight. Stories of Joy brings together tellers and listeners to celebrate the moments that make us smile — silly, surprising, tender, and true. 

The stories may be folktales about joy found in friendship, music, and second chances. 

They may be moments, events, or things that bring us personal joy in life, such as a time when you were laughing unexpectedly with a stranger or old friend, achieving something small but meaningful, singing together, dancing, or making music; finding comfort in nature — a garden, a beach walk, a familiar tree. 

Joy grows as it’s shared. Come and carry away some of the joy with you as we move into a new year.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short 'Story of Joy'. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW). Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session.

Free Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Step into a garden of tales where every bloom carries a story. From Christmas lilies to Valentine roses, birthday bouquets to farewell wreaths, flowers have long marked our most cherished moments. Join us for oral storytelling that explores the emotional threads, cultural meanings, and magical folklore woven into the world’s most beloved blossoms. Discover how national emblems, sacred flowers, and fragrant memories shape who we are—and the stories we pass on.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short 'Flower' story. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW). Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session.

Free Online Oral Storytelling Event 

Join us for tales that warm the heart, lift the spirit, and remind us how small gestures can change everything. From the quiet kindness of strangers or friends, to the unexpected generosity of fools and tricksters, these stories celebrate the best in us all.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short 'Kindness' story. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Free Online Oral Storytelling Event 

Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Attendees at the last two story swaps have enjoyed a wonderful range of stories about trees. There are others who still wish to tell a Tree Story, so we continue with this wonderful theme.
Across cultures and centuries, people have turned to trees for wisdom and meaning. They mark sacred ground, shelter moments of history, and stand beside us in our quiet encounters with life. This session, we continue to honour that presence through stories — legends, folktales, and personal memories

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story about a Tree or a Woodland of Trees. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Discover the art of braided storytelling—the weaving together of two separate tales into a single, powerful performance. In this interactive three-hour workshop, you’ll explore how stories can echo, contrast, and illuminate one another through clever transitions, refrains, and shared themes.

Guided by demonstration pieces, you’ll learn practical techniques for identifying transition points and creating resonance between tales. Working with ….

More information about the workshop, costs, registration, international time zones and the two presenters HERE

Discover the art of braided storytelling—the weaving together of two separate tales into a single, powerful performance. In this interactive three-hour workshop, you’ll explore how stories can echo, contrast, and illuminate one another through clever transitions, refrains, and shared themes.

Guided by demonstration pieces, you’ll learn practical techniques for identifying transition points and creating resonance between tales. Working with ….

More information about the workshop, costs, registration and the two presenters HERE

Tree Stories - Online Story Swap

Free Online Oral Storytelling Event 

Last month we had a wonderful collection of stories about trees and many asked that we continue with the theme again this month. There are so many stories to enjoy, so step into a forest of story where we will hear Tree Stories from every culture and corner of life — folktales and myths where trees speak and grant wishes; legends that mark battles, births and bargains beneath their branches; the magic trees that change a life in a single night; and intimate, true stories of people whose lives are shaped by a single tree.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story about a Tree or a Woodland of Trees. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Afternoon Tea and Stories

An in-person event

• Bring a plate.

• Australian Storytelling Guild NSW 

Gather in Narrabeen, on the Northern Beaches, Sydney, at a storytelling member's home for afternoon tea and sharing of stories. Meet other storytellers, enjoy some good stories, and delicious treats.

Come as a teller or a listener. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing  info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Afternoon Tea and Stories' in the subject line. You will then receive all the relevant details.
We would love you to join us.

Visioning and Planning Day

Dear Members,

We’d love to hear your ideas as we plan for another exciting year of storytelling! This is a chance to connect with others who share your passion for the art of oral storytelling and to help shape the direction of our Guild’s activities.

Do you have skills in areas like online tech support, video production, podcasting, marketing, PR, fundraising, graphic design, photography, or strong connections within diverse cultural communities? Your talents and creativity would be a wonderful addition to our efforts. Come along, share your ideas, and be part of building the future of storytelling together!

Date: Saturday August 23rd 2025
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Online via zoom

*  If you have any questions contact Christine Carlton at Australian Storytellers at   info@storytellersnsw.org.au
* Please register via Humanitix  to receive the zoom link to participate

'The Stories Trees Tell' - Story Swap

Free Online Oral Storytelling Event 

Step into a world where branches whisper secrets, roots remember the past, and leaves carry the breath of legends. 'The Stories Trees Tell'  will be a storytelling session that celebrates the timeless presence of trees in our lives, cultures, and imaginations.

From ancient myths of sacred groves and folktales where trees speak, to legendary trees that witnessed history unfold, there will be tales from around the world. You'll hear stories of magic trees that grant wishes, trees that connect the earth and sky, and personal memories where a tree became a silent witness to love, loss, or transformation.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story about a Tree or a Woodland of Trees. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

10.30am-12pm - The Short Short Short Story! 

12pm-12.30pm -  Annual General Meeting

• Zoom, hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW Inc.

• Free

*  Members register for the Zoom link to attend and participate at Humanitix

1. The Short, Short, Short Story!  

Members, come and creatively engage in telling the Short, Short, Short Story. We will have an opportunity to i) tell a 90-second prepared story. ii)  spontaneously respond to word prompts and visual images to create new stories iii) look at the basic elements of a very short story.  This is a time to have fun, be creative and learn some simple skills.

2. Be a part of the Action Committee and nominate for the 2025-26 Committee at the AGM!

Can't make it to the AGM? Use the Proxy Voting Form 

Members, if you are unable to attend, you may nominate a Proxy to vote on your behalf at the AGM. Download and complete our Proxy appointment form. Note: this form is ineffective unless it is emailed to Dee Palanisamy, Secretary of Australian Storytellers, before 9 am on the day of the Annual General Meeting, 26 July 2025. Proxy forms must include the date on which they were made.
Email your forms to the NSW Storytelling Guild Secretary at info@storytellersnsw.org.au

Free Online Oral Storytelling event 

'Around the Corner' 
Step into a world where anything could be just around the corner. From enchanted forests to bustling city streets, from ancient legends to deeply personal moments, this storytelling session brings together a tapestry of tales, all united by one mysterious phrase. Whether whispered in a fairytale, echoed through history, or spoken in a heartfelt memory, every story will leave you wondering what surprise, danger, delight, or discovery might be waiting… just around the corner.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that includes the words "around the corner". The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Stories about Money

Free Online Oral Storytelling event via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Join us for an evening of riveting tales where money takes center stage. From true stories of unexpected windfalls to timeless folktales of cunning thieves and generous benefactors, this storytelling session dives deep into the many faces of fortune. Explore themes of greed and generosity, avarice and luck, as tellers bring to life burglars and moneylenders, bribes and buried treasure, and the ever-complicated relationship between people and money. Whether the stories bring laughter, reflection, or a touch of suspense, each one reveals how money can twist, tempt, or transform us.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that focuses on the theme of Money.The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register onHumanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

International Storytelling Concert

Join us for a night of wonder, laughter, and connection as world-class international storytellers take the stage the night before the Weaving Stories Together Sydney International Storytelling Conference (June 6–8, 2025). These captivating performers have journeyed from across the globe to present workshops and perform at this biennial conference.

On Thursday, June 5th, they will share stories that will stir your heart, spark your imagination, and leave you spellbound. This is a chance for the wider community to experience the power of storytelling at its finest—live, intimate, and unforgettable.

Know someone in Sydney who loves a good story? Spread the word! Invite your friends, neighbours, colleagues — and don’t forget to come along yourself. This is a storytelling celebration you won’t want to miss!
Date: Thursday June 5th, 7.00-8.30pm 
Venue: Marion Mahony Griffin Hall, Glenaeon School, 121 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag. 
Cost - $20 Adult, $15 Concession
Bookings - Humanitix

'Stories of Curiosity' - Online Story Swap

An Evening of Wonder, Discovery, and Daring

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Free Online Oral Storytelling event 

What’s behind that door? What happens if I touch that? Where does this path lead? Curiosity has a way of pulling us into the most unexpected adventures — sometimes into wonder, sometimes into a little trouble!

Join us for a storytelling session filled with tales where curiosity opens new worlds, sparks discovery, and leads to insight and hope, or hilarious (or hair-raising) misadventures. We'll share folktales, myths, personal stories, and legends. 
Some stories will inspire you. Some will surprise you. And all of them will remind you why curiosity is one of the greatest adventures of all.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that focuses on the theme of Stories of Curiosity. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

'Ripples and Reflections'

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Free Online Oral Storytelling event 

Last month, we shared stories on the World Storytelling Day theme of 'Deep Waters'. This month we rise above for moments and events that unfold atop the water. 
Ripples and Reflections invites you to a Storytelling session that will dive into the mysteries, beauty, and secrets found on the water’s surface and just below in shallow waters. Tales of nature, history, myth, and legend unfold like ripples—spreading outward, revealing hidden truths. Let us be taken to lakes, rivers and ponds where boats glide, nature thrives, and the water whispers its endless stories.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that focuses on the theme of shallow water ripples and reflections.The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Join us for a melange of watery tales as we celebrate World Storytelling Day 2025. This year's theme of Deep Water gives our five storytellers a lot of latitude (and longitude!) so we'll hear stories ranging from serious to playful, from factual and fantastical, but above all, they will be memorable!

Suitable for ages 5-105 (children must be supervised)

Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre is an accessible facility

Cost: $20 or Member of AFTS or Australian Storytellers $15

Book Tickets via Humanitix
Joint event by the Australian Fairytale Society and Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Inc

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

• 7.20-9.00 pm  AEDT Sydney, Australia  - Daylight saving time. (check your timezone)

  Wednesday, 19  March 2025

  Free Online Oral Storytelling event 

‘Deep Water’

Plunge into the depths of storytelling where mystery, adventure, and intrigue await. From ancient myths of the sea to folktales whispered on moonlit shores, from personal stories of resilience to legends of hidden treasures. What secrets swirl beneath the surface—some meant to be uncovered, others best left undisturbed. Join us as listeners and tellers to dive into tales of Deep Waters.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that focus on the theme of Deep Water.The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Free Online Oral Storytelling event via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

The sun rises, sets, hides, blazes, and sometimes disappears—at least in stories. The tales will explore the many faces of the sun in myths, folktales, and personal narratives. From ancient legends of stolen sunlight to stories of golden dawns and fiery tempers, these stories illuminate the ways the sun shapes our world and our imaginations. Join us as storytellers weave tales of warmth, wonder, and mystery—where the sun is lost, found, chased, and cherished. Whether shining bright or slipping away, the sun is never just a source of light; it’s a symbol, a force, and a character in its own right.

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that must include the ‘Sun’. in part of the story.

The stories are told, not read.

Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

In Person event hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW

Gather in Manly at a storytelling member's home for afternoon tea and sharing of stories. This gathering we will be remembering and celebrating the life of Dianne Minter who died recently. Dianne was a long-time member and a past President of the Storytelling Guild. Meet other storytellers, and enjoy some good stories and delicious treats.

Come as a teller or listener. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing  info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Afternoon Tea and Stories' in the topic box. You will then receive all the relevant details.

'Who knew what would happen next?' - Story Swap

Free Online event via Zoom

Join us for a storytelling session featuring tales that include the phrase "Who knew what would happen next?"
Every story will surprise the listeners with the unpredictable, from suspenseful mysteries and heartwarming personal stories to humourous misadventures and fantastical journeys.
The stories could be from legends, fairytales, personal experiences or historical adventures. 

If you would like to tell a prepared story in 5-6 minutes, email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a short story that must include the words  "Who knew what would happen next?" The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the Zoom link to attend the session

Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

• 7.20-9.00 pm  AEDT Sydney, Australia  (check your timezone)

Free Online event 

Join us for a storytelling session featuring tales that include the phrase "they all saw it" where the audience will be invited into a world where shared experiences of wonder, terror, or revelation bind the characters together. The stories could be from legends, fairytales, personal experiences or historical ventures. We could move from eerie encounters to jubilant celebrations or simple humourous moments that will never be forgotten.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.comto be put on the list to tell a short story that must include the words "they all saw it".  The stories are told, not read.

Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link to attend the session

• Manly, NSW (in person)

• Bring a plate

• Hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW

Gather in Manly at a storytelling member's home for afternoon tea and sharing of stories. Meet other storytellers, enjoy some good stories and delicious treats.

Come as a teller or listener. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing  info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Afternoon Tea and Stories' in the topic box. You will then receive all the relevant details.
We would love you to join us.

Free Online event via Zoom

This gathering will be a time for sharing folktales, personal experiences, and historical accounts about acts of kindness. Each story, whether about small acts or heroic gestures, will celebrate the power of compassion and empathy and how they bring individuals and communities closer together.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.comto be put on the list to tell a story with the theme of ‘Stories of Kindness’. The stories are told, not read.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link to attend the session

The September story swap needed to be postponed until our October gathering. Our theme for the story swap is stories about 'Hats.'

Every hat has a story to tell. Join us for a story swap that will include folktales, legends, personal stories and creative fiction about the diverse world of hats. From ceremonial headdresses with ancient rituals to whimsical fashion statements and practical safety gear, each story will explore the rich symbolism and history or the magical whimsy embedded in these everyday accessories.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.comto be put on the list to tell a story with the theme of stories about hats.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link to attend the session

Visioning and Planning Day

Dear NSW Storytelling Members,
We invite you to enrich our Storytelling Guild by sharing your ideas for activities over the next year. Come and connect with fellow members who share a passion for the art of oral storytelling. 

If you have skills that could enhance our group's presence and impact—such as technical expertise in online platforms, video production, podcasting, marketing, PR, fundraising, graphic design, photography, or connections with diverse cultural groups—your talents would be greatly valued. Bring your creative and innovative ideas to the day and help us shape the future of our storytelling endeavors.

Date: Sunday August 25th 2024
Time: 10am-2pm
Where: Online via zoom

*  If you have any questions contact Christine Carlton at Australian Storytellers at   info@storytellersnsw.org.au

Free Online Storytelling

This month our theme for the story swap is stories about 'Wisdom of the Elders'

The storytelling session will celebrate the rich tapestry of folk tales, personal narratives, and cultural insights passed down through generations.
Whilst the folktales and stories may be diverse in their origins, many share a common theme of valuing the insights and lessons provided by elders. They reflect the universal respect for the wisdom that comes with age and experience.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story with the theme of stories about the wisdom of elders.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix  to receive the zoom link to attend the session.