In collaboration with the School of Education and Curtin University’s Place Activation, Lunchtime Stories was a project that involved five international students sharing their experiences at Curtin, and around Western Australia. The five storytellers went through a series of workshops with Story Trainer, Michael Abercromby, where they learned to share their story with confidence in a succinct and engaging way. These stories were then shared live at lunchtime at the Creative Quarter, as part of Curtin’s commitment to activating underutilised space.
Reena Devi Seedhari is a post-graduate student at Curtin University studying a Master's of Education. In 2018, Reena was faced with the terrifying possibility of being deported after struggling with improving her grades. After a series of difficult situations, Reena soon learned that sometimes you have to lean on others to help yourself.
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COMING UP AT THE CENTRE FOR STORIES
Spotlight on Brazil – October 3, 2019
Brazil is a country with a long and difficult past from its colonial foundations to contemporary authoritarianism. Join PEN Perth Committee Member, Karen Escobar, as she hosts this ‘Spotlight on Brazil’.
In this event, you will listen to readings of writing by Carlos Drummond, Cecília Meireles and Guimarães Rosa followed by conversation with local Brazilian intellectuals.
This event is part of PEN Perth’s ‘Spotlight’ series where we look at different nations around the world. With a focus on responsible freedom of expression, the audience will get a chance to hear political commentary, personal stories, and literary works.
RSVP: https://centreforstories.com/event/spotlight-on-brazil/
