The Story Island Project

05/06/2026

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of running our ‘People and Other Weird Creatures’ collage workshop as part of the Island Readers & Writers Festival. Around 50 students from Austins Ferry Primary School and the Huon Cluster joined us for a day of creativity, chaos and collage, with inspiration from guest artist Leigh Rigozzi… and very special festival guest Shaun Tan!

Shaun was very generous with his time, answering students’ burning questions about his creative process, and chatting with students about their own creations. It was an incredibly energising, inspiring day! Thanks to the the Island Readers and Writers Festival for allowing us to be a partner in your schools program, and for delivering an awesome festival!

28/05/2026

It's been a big week already... and the biggest thing hasn't even happened yet! On Tuesday, we welcomed our favourite Queenslanders, Sandra Gattenhof and Donna Hancox, for another visit as part of their impact assessment of the Story Island model. We also held our volunteer briefing for our Island Readers and Writers Festival primary school workshops... happening TOMORROW! Exciting times!

20/05/2026

Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with small groups of students to create their own stories through collage. We are recruiting people who are great at listening, encouraging and supporting primary school aged children to get creative.
If you have a current Working With Vulnerable People card and would like to be involved with the Island Festival, please reach out via messenger or email [email protected]

Commitment:
Tuesday 26 May briefing session, 3 hours including lunch
Friday 29 May workshops, 11am - 2:30pm

Venues:
Briefing session at Kickstart Arts, St John's Park (free parking available nearby)
Workshop event at The Forest, UTAS Melville Street (assistance available for parking & transport)

Requirements:
Creativity, Humour, Energy, Enthusiasm and Kindness!

16/05/2026

Did you receive the latest version of the Story Island e-news? Lots of news and celebrations, including the wrap up of Term 1 at Rokeby Primary School and our preparations for Island Readers and Writers Festival! If you're not subscribed, sign up today at storyislandproject.org

30/04/2026

We are currently seeking new board members to join our dedicated and enthusiastic Board of Directors.

Two roles are available, a general Board Member and Board Treasurer, and we are welcoming expressions of interest via our website. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation via the links below:

https://storyislandproject.org/board-treasurer-eoi

https://storyislandproject.org/board-eoi

Story Island is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from enthusiastic, experienced and skilled individuals interested in joining our voluntary Board of Directors. We would particularly welcome applications from people who have experience in arts administration, people and culture, and grant writi

23/04/2026

An exciting opportunity for young people living in the network of UNESCO Cities of Literature - including Hobart!

EXCITING NEWS! Applications are officially open for the Talking Cities Project! Spearheaded by our Youth Advisory Board, the project will see young creatives (16-25) from around the world paired up as pen pals. Over the coming months, participants will send hand-written letters to each other, and we want YOU to be involved!

As a UNESCO City of Literature, we are connected to 62 other cities. Why not use that network to speak to other young writers? Write, learn, grow, share; this is your opportunity to speak to another young creative. Whether you simply want to learn about life in another creative city or get feedback on your writing, this opportunity is YOURS. We want to bring back the written word and send our scribbles all over the globe!

If this is something you want to be a part of, applications are officially open! Fill out the application form through the link below by the 29th April for a chance to take part. Soon, you may have the opportunity to send your writing across continents!

Find out more here: https://nottinghamcityofliterature.com/projects/talking-cities-project/

09/04/2026

This week we hosted an Easter morning tea with the Story Island team and wider Kickstart Arts residents. Thank you so much to everyone who came along for our crafts, Easter Egg Hunt and recognition of our past and present team!

08/04/2026

Recycle Rewards is a great way to support our work nurturing the creativity and writing skills of young Tasmanians. Donate your eligible drink containers today and simply select Story Island as your refund payout on the Recycle Rewards app! For more info, visit: https://storyislandproject.org/recycle-sip

05/04/2026

Easter wishes to everyone, from all of us at Story Island!