Story Factory

All workshops are facilitated by our Story Factory Storytellers and provide a safe and supportive space where young people can develop ideas and write. Guided by our expert staff, with support from their fellow writers, young people are empowered to  create an extended, exciting piece of writing.

We’re running in-person and online workshops during term on Monday – Thursday for both primary school and high school students.

Sign up to our free writing workshops using the links below or email us at students@storyfactory.org.au

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Binyang Go! (Online)

Binyang Go! (Online)

  • After-school Program – Term 4
  • Mondays from 19 October – 7 December 2026
  • 4pm – 5.30pm
  • Online
  • Primary School Students (Years 3-6)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.
  • Application deadline for the term: 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026

“You wanna hear something cool? Birds aren’t just as old as dinosaurs: they technically ARE dinosaurs! They’ve lived on earth for 150 million years. Imagine what you could learn if you got to know them…”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will draw inspiration from native Australian birds to complete a series of writing challenges. Binyang Go! uses science and fact to help imaginations take flight!

Applications will open shortly.

Writing for Games (In-person at Story Factory Parramatta)

Writing for Games (In-person at Story Factory Parramatta)

  • After-School Program – Term 3
  • Mondays from 19 October – 7 December 2026
  • 4.00pm – 5.30pm
  • In-person at Story Factory Parramatta, 90 George St, Parramatta, Burramattagal Land, NSW 2150
  • High School Students (Years 7-10)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.
  • Application deadline for the term: 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026

“Do you know where some of the best stories of the 21st century are being told? Not in books, not in cinemas or on tv: they’re happening in video games, the ultimate possibility spaces for crafting worlds and changing minds. Wanna learn how to write one?”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will learn how to write for video games. They will explore basic concepts of game design before applying their skills to an original work of interactive fiction.

Applications will open shortly.

Binyang Go! (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

Binyang Go! (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

  • After-School Program – Term 4
  • Mondays from 19 October – 7 December 2026
  • 4pm – 5.30pm
  • In-person at Story Factory Bidwill, on Dharug Land, Shop 7 & 8 Bidwill Square Shopping Centre, Carlisle Ave, Bidwill, NSW 2770
  • Primary School Students (Years 3-6)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.

“You wanna hear something cool? Birds aren’t just as old as dinosaurs: they technically ARE dinosaurs! They’ve lived on earth for 150 million years. Imagine what you could learn if you got to know them…”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will draw inspiration from native Australian birds to complete a series of writing challenges. Binyang Go! uses science and fact to help imaginations take flight!

Applications will open shortly.

Writing for Games (Online)

Writing for Games (Online)

  • After-School Program – Term 3
  • Tuesdays from 20 October – 8 December 2026
  • 4.00pm – 5.30pm
  • Online
  • High School Students (Years 7-10)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.
  • Application deadline for the term: 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026

“Do you know where some of the best stories of the 21st century are being told? Not in books, not in cinemas or on tv: they’re happening in video games, the ultimate possibility spaces for crafting worlds and changing minds. Wanna learn how to write one?”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will learn how to write for video games. They will explore basic concepts of game design before applying their skills to an original work of interactive fiction.

Applications will open shortly.

The Treehouse! (In-person at Story Factory Parramatta)

The Treehouse! (In-person at Story Factory Parramatta)

  • After-School Program – Term 4
  • Tuesdays from 20 October – 8 December 2026
  • 4pm – 5.30pm
  • In-person at Story Factory Parramatta, 90 George St, Parramatta, Burramattagal Land, NSW 2150
  • Primary School Students (Years 3-6)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.
  • Application deadline for the term: 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026

“You might think you’re dreaming, but it’s the truth: you have just been given the keys to your very own treehouse, big enough to build whatever kind of home you like! However, when you show up, you discover that some interesting characters are already living there…”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will design a treehouse full of interesting characters and tell their stories. They will explore descriptive writing, narrative, letter-writing and even short scripts!

Applications will open shortly.

Yarn Ya (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

Yarn Ya (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

  • After-school program – Term 4
  • Tuesdays from 20 October – 8 December 2026
  • 4pm – 6pm
  • In person at Story Factory Bidwill, on Dharug Land, Shop 7 & 8 Bidwill Square Shopping Centre, Carlisle Ave, Bidwill, NSW 2770
  • All Aboriginal high school students welcome (Years 7-12)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity

CALLING ALL ABORIGINAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12-18…

Join us for a FREE and exciting after school program in our new workshop space in Bidwill!

Explore culture, creativity and community.

Make and enjoy bush tucker.

Publish a book that showcases your writing!

Transport is available, call Julie on 0473 757 395 to book.

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Binyang Go! (Online)

Binyang Go! (Online)

  • After-School Program – Term 4
  • Thursdays from 22 October – 10 December 2026
  • 4pm – 5.30pm
  • Online
  • Primary School Students (Years 3-6)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.
  • Application deadline for the term: 5pm on Friday 6 November 2026

“You wanna hear something cool? Birds aren’t just as old as dinosaurs: they technically ARE dinosaurs! They’ve lived on earth for 150 million years. Imagine what you could learn if you got to know them…”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will draw inspiration from native Australian birds to complete a series of writing challenges. Binyang Go! uses science and fact to help imaginations take flight!

Applications will open shortly.

The Treehouse! (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

The Treehouse! (In-person at Story Factory Bidwill)

  • After-School Program – Term 4
  • Thursdays from 22 October – 10 December 2026
  • 4pm – 5.30pm
  • In-person at Story Factory Bidwill, on Dharug Land, Shop 7 & 8 Bidwill Square Shopping Centre, Carlisle Ave, Bidwill, NSW 2770
  • Primary School Students (Years 3-6)
  • Maximum capacity of 20 people. Online enrolments will close when we reach capacity.

“You might think you’re dreaming, but it’s the truth: you have just been given the keys to your very own treehouse, big enough to build whatever kind of home you like! However, when you show up, you discover that some interesting characters are already living there…”

In this free creative writing workshop series, participants will design a treehouse full of interesting characters and tell their stories. They will explore descriptive writing, narrative, letter-writing and even short scripts!

Applications will open shortly.

The best thing about this program was honing my writing and interacting with people that love literature as much as I do.

Eve

Student