The Story Canvas Webinar

Free · Online

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For anyone curious, unsure, or just starting to wonder if they’ve got a story worth telling. In this 90-minute live session, the Digital Storytellers team will guide you through the Story Canvas: a practical framework for shaping story ideas that are purposeful, strategic, and ready to create change.

In the course you will:

Break down what makes an effective impact story, with real examples
Work through the Story Canvas step by step: clarifying the purpose behind your story, identifying your audience, and brainstorming key creative ingredients
Have the chance to hear from and share with others in the session

What you’ll leave with:

At least one strong story idea, mapped out and ready to develop, plus a repeatable process you can apply across your work going forward. This session moves you from “we should tell a story about this” to a clear, structured idea worth sharing.

Who it’s for:

Anyone working across social and environmental impact: communications teams, councils, nonprofits, social enterprises, and program leaders. No experience needed, come as you are, whether you’ve got a rough idea already or nothing yet at all.

While you’ll get the most out of the session through active participation, you’re also welcome to just listen in.

When & Where:

The Story Canvas Webinar runs online every few months. Click below to see upcoming dates, or register your interest and we’ll let you know when the next session is scheduled.

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What others have said:

I absolutely loved the course! The programme brought different people with common goals together, providing a creative and inspiring setting to extend our storytelling skills. The process from story canvassing to filming and editing was much more straightforward than I anticipated and I found the whole experience very empowering. Kim and Tania were wonderful facilitators and the ongoing support was greatly appreciated and much needed… Seeing our shorts up on the big screen was also a great bonus to the programme!
- Kat YoungCERES
I couldn't fault this workshop! It was run by experienced, capable facilitators who made everyone feel comfortable - even those who were nervous about the tech side. We got an excellent grounding in all aspects of making a story for impact and as a result our organisation now has a 'Digital Storytelling Team' of very keen volunteers ready to put it all into practice! Thank you for running such an excellent workshop.
- KateMid Canterbury Timebank
A course where the skills are demonstrated beautifully by teachers as you learn. Adult learning with the true flexibility, support and accessibility that is needed at this time. Second to none content - top quality information and support. All available to me in rural Queensland.
- KellyRCS Australia
The Stories for Impact course provided a wonderful opportunity to learn how to use mobile technology for the greater good. It stirred my creative juices, excited my want for new ways in which to carry on my work and it added to my skill set dragging me (not too reluctantly) into realising what a great tool this is for storytelling on multiple levels and how it can be used to produce meaningful work that otherwise might never be seen by a wider audience. I am so empowered by the skills I learned in this course.
- Vivenne Benton
“I enjoyed seeing the end results of everyone’s work (the videos we all made were excellent) and how practical and interactive the course was. I was most surprised that a total newbie like me could actually come away after 2 days with an actual clip that’s actually half-decent and feel totally inspired to create some more!”
- PennyPathfinders
Really enjoyed playing around and experimenting with different equipment and watching other material for inspiration. It’s hard to say what I enjoyed ‘most’ because it was all so so friggen awesome!
- Gabrielle Grace Walk Sew Good
I attended a 3-hour workshop with the lovely Natasha and Julia as part of Sydney StartUp Week. Packed in as much as possible in 3 hours and left with loads of storytelling tips using basic equipment (iPhone, cheap microphones, dslrs). Would highly recommend. Thank you.
- Madeleine WilsonLaureate Education Services Australia Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to come with a story idea?

It helps, but it’s not required. You’re welcome to bring a current project, campaign, or idea you’d like to develop or simply follow along with an example during the session.

How interactive is the session?

There will be individual brainstorming exercises and short breakout groups.

While you’ll get the most value by engaging in these activities, you’re also welcome to keep your camera off and simply listen to the content if you prefer.

Will I leave with something tangible?

Yes. By the end of the session, you’ll have at least one story idea mapped out using the Story Canvas, along with a framework you can reuse across your work.