Stories—voices and journeys

Reflections, interviews, and editor notes about culture-in-practice, shared with consent and context.

Browse by topic

  • Foodways and seasonality
  • Protocols and etiquette
  • Travel and place
  • Learning and teaching

Story categories

Editor’s picks

  • Listening before speaking: a practice for teams
  • Finger lime memories and coastal harvests
  • Acknowledging Country with care—not scripts

Most read

  • How to plan a respectful Welcome to Country
  • What seasonal calendars can teach workplaces
  • Five ways to credit community knowledge

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Editorial ethics and community participation

Editorial guidelines

  • Consent and review for first-person stories and attributions
  • Clear context: place names, language, and seasonal notes where permitted
  • Corrections policy: we fix errors quickly and transparently

Consent and attribution

We publish with permission and credit by name and community where consented. Sensitive knowledge is not requested or shared.

How we work with First Nations contributors

We engage through existing relationships, fair pay, and plain-language briefs that outline purpose and audience.

Submission guidelines

To pitch a story, email a paragraph and your connection to the topic to [email protected]. We respond within two weeks.

Participate and share

Story circles

Small-group sessions where participants practice listening, reflection, and attribution. Designed for teams and classrooms.

Mentored storytelling

One-on-one support to refine voice, structure, and context. Limited places each quarter.

Share your story

Email your pitch to [email protected]. Include any access needs and timeline.

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Reader feedback

“Thoughtful editing and clear attribution. I learned how to credit sources properly.”

Emily Ward, Librarian, Hobart TAS

“The travel pieces balance beauty with responsibility—exactly what we need.”

Tom Jenkins, Photographer, Darwin NT

“As an educator, I appreciate the practical prompts after each story.”

Grace Liu, Teacher, Canberra ACT