Storytelling Around Australia
Storytelling in NSW
The Australian Storytelling Guild, NSW continues to be a vibrant organisation since its beginnings in 1994. Now better known by its brand name Australian Storytellers, it regularly conducts online events, workshops and the biennial Sydney International Storytelling Conference~ ‘Weaving Stories Together.’ — Accredited Storytellers can be booked for your events.
https://www.australianstorytellers.org.au
Storytelling in A.C.T.
The Australian Capital Territory Storytelling Guild is an incorporated non-profit group that has been part of the Canberra community since the 1980s. They encourage and promote the oral tradition of storytelling as an integral part of community life. To achieve this they meet to exchange, refine and rehearse stories, encourage new members to tell and develop their skill as storytellers, perform storytelling sessions in the community and hold storytelling concerts. Their tellers are independent contractors available for single performances or regular sessions. And their tellers work through an accreditation process and all accredited tellers have current WWVP cards.
Storytelling in South Australia
The Storytelling Guild of South Australia seeks to promote the art and craft of oral storytelling.
Storytelling in Victoria
The Victorian Guild wrapped up in 2020 but their event Fabled Nights continues with a new name Newport Storytellers- in association with the Newport Folk and Fiddle Club. Newport Storytellers is an open-hearted space for people who want to learn to craft true tales, traditional stories, tall tales, yarns and stories for children; heart to heart and without notes. We welcome beginners and experienced folks. So come and strut your stuff, share what you know, try out a new story or tell a tale for the first time. https://www.nffc.org.au/storytellers.html
Storytelling in Western Australia
The Storytelling Guild of Western Australia celebrates the art and traditions of oral storytelling. They aim to be the definitive source of information regarding storytelling in WA. Their stories come from many cultures and include traditional folktales, family and personal stories, humorous tales and anecdotes, urban myths, sacred stories from different traditions and tall tales.
https://www.wa.storyguild.org.au/
Other Australian Associations Related to Oral Storytelling
Australian Fairy Tale Society
Founded in 2013, the Australian Fairy Tale Society focuses on collecting, preserving, discussing, sharing and creating Australian fairy tales. Our aim is to encourage academics, writers, artists, performers and enthusiasts from around the country to network and share all things fairy tale through a national website, annual conferences and local fairy tale rings. https://australianfairytalesociety.wordpress.com/contact/
Australian Kamishibai Association
AKA aim to raise awareness of kamishibai as an art and valuable educational tool. And to connect kamishibai enthusiasts in Australia and share events. Phone-0409 898 054 https://www.facebook.com/AusKamishibai
Yarn Australia
Yarn’s vision is to build connection and unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Non-Indigenous Australians
YARN Australia is a Social Enterprise focused on creating relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and non-Indigenous Australians by intentionally connecting with individuals, communities, schools and organisations across the country. https://www.yarnaustralia.com/
Other Storytelling Events around australia
Generation Women
Sydney and Melbourne
Winner Best Spoken Word at Sydney Fringe 2019 and featured in All About Women 2020 at the Sydney Opera House, Generation Women celebrates and amplifies women’s voices and creativity. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+. Our diverse line-ups will make you laugh, cry, and think. Generation Women is a unique, intimate literary salon that brings together women of all ages. https://www.generationwomenaus.com/