Your Story
Deserves to
Be Heard.
A free creative writing, storytelling and media programme for South Sudanese Australians aged 12–25 in Victoria. No experience needed.
Every South Sudanese Australian has a story worth telling — and the world needs to hear it on your own terms.
The Sudd Foundation is dedicated to helping South Sudanese Australians address the unique challenges they face in the modern Australian context. We help youth become empowered, women become self-sufficient and independent, and celebrate our cultural heritage as a community.
"When you can name your own experience — in your own language, your own voice, your own narrative — that changes everything."
— SUDD Foundation
Six Pathways to Finding Your Voice
Participants choose one or more workshop streams — all completely free. Pick the path that speaks to you.
Creative Writing
Poetry, fiction, memoir and personal narrative
Self-expression, storytelling craft, identity confidence
Storytelling
Oral storytelling rooted in South Sudanese tradition
Cultural pride, public speaking, heritage connection
Journalism
Reporting community stories mainstream media misses
Research, writing, interviewing, media literacy
Public Speaking
Confidence to speak on any stage, in any room
Presentation, persuasion, leadership presence
Radio & Podcast
Creating audio content for communities worldwide
Production, scripting, digital media skills
Book Publishing
Contributing to the annual youth anthology
Writing, editing, publishing, creative collaboration
Our 3-Year Vision for South Sudanese Youth
By 2029, Stories of Strength will have built a lasting platform for South Sudanese Australian voices — in print, online, on air, and on stage.
- Train 120+ young writers and storytellers across Victoria
- Publish 3 annual anthologies of South Sudanese Australian youth stories
- Host the annual Stories of Strength Festival
- Create a youth-led digital media hub — podcasts, short films, photography
- Reach 1,000 young people by 2029
- Build cultural bridges between South Sudanese and broader Australian communities
Our 3-Year Vision for South Sudanese Youth
- Stronger sense of cultural identity and pride
- Improved confidence, communication, and leadership skills
- Healing through narrative — the power to name your own experience
- Published work in community anthologies and digital platforms
- Connections with mentors, editors, photographers, and cultural leaders
- A platform to share your voice with Melbourne and beyond