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Finally, poetic cures for what ails you.

Finally, poetic cures for what ails you.

29 Aug 2019

For thousands of years people have known about  the beneficial effects of reading and writing. That's why we created our new project, Prescription Poetry.

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Teacher Professional Learning at Westmead Public School

Teacher Professional Learning at Westmead Public School

29 Jul 2019

90 teachers, 3 Storytellers and 1 exciting Robot Birds workshop.

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Art Write Light: Our exciting new collaboration with Bangarra Dance Theatre

Art Write Light: Our exciting new collaboration with Bangarra Dance Theatre

03 Jul 2019

An exciting new 3 year program partnering with contemporary artists from different disciplines. First up, Kaine Sultan Babij from Bangarra Dance Theatre.

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Three Perspectives on NAIDOC Week Themes

Three Perspectives on NAIDOC Week Themes

27 Jun 2019

Year 12 students at Alexandria Park Community School worked with us to write personal responses to the 2019 NAIDOC Week themes of Truth, Voice and Treaty. Here we share three of them, by Intan, Reece and Siu.

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Our executive director receives an AM

Our executive director receives an AM

10 Jun 2019

Our incredible co-founder Cath Keenan has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia, General Division!

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Story Factory at ETA 2019 Conference

Story Factory at ETA 2019 Conference

03 Jun 2019

At this year’s ETA NSW Annual State Conference, Passion to Practice, four of our staff members gave presentations about how they had turned their passions - from scriptwriting to graphic design to pop stars - into engaging writing workshops for young people.

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The Pen to Paper Challenge is Back!

The Pen to Paper Challenge is Back!

05 Mar 2019

What’s the Pen to Paper Challenge? It’s a fun way to help Story Factory raise vital funds while stretching your own writing muscles! Coming May 2019!

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Hot off the press: 12 fantastic novellas and 3 poetry chapbooks by our amazing students!

Hot off the press: 12 fantastic novellas and 3 poetry chapbooks by our amazing students!

21 Dec 2018

Last Sunday, we published the latest works by some of our most talented students. Get your copies now!

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Missed our Parramatta opening? Watch the video!

Missed our Parramatta opening? Watch the video!

13 Nov 2018

Here’s a quick look at the fun and excitement when we opened our new creative writing centre in Parramatta in October.

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Social Media Addiction by Roumaysya

Social Media Addiction by Roumaysya

04 Nov 2018

THE PROBLEM?Social Media Addiction. THE SOLUTION?This program turns off and on specific social media apps such as Instagram,Snapchat, Twitter, facebook and Musically. But for emergency messages you needto have approval...

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I Am by Taurus

I Am by Taurus

04 Nov 2018

I amNew Zealand on the cliffs snowboarding.I amSleeping on my bed listening to music I don’t know.I amThe smell of cigarettes and dogs which reminds me of my nan.I amBBQ...

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When the Leaves Fall

When the Leaves Fall

31 Oct 2018

How exciting to see our One for All Project culminate in a rehearsed reading of an original script, When the Leaves Fall, under lights at Belvoir St Theatre!

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Top 7 best cartoons in America by Nuhad

Top 7 best cartoons in America by Nuhad

28 Oct 2018

Top 7 best cartoons! in America1. Regular show – This show is about two regular friends Mordica and Rigby, but theyare trying to make their life unregular.2. Simpsons – This...

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ABC News visits Story Factory Parramatta

ABC News visits Story Factory Parramatta

23 Oct 2018

When the first students came through the door at Story Factory Parramatta, ABC News was there to do a story. Watch the lovely segment by Kathleen Calderwood here.

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Why is it important for kids to write stories?

Why is it important for kids to write stories?

22 Oct 2018

Our Executive Director and Co-founder explores this issue in today’s Sydney Morning Herald. Read her story here.

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