Share your story
Storytelling is an incredibly powerful tool for advocating change. It moves people to feel something and motivates them to take action. Sharing your story with us does not mean it has to be made public. You are welcome to share simply to have your voice heard.
We believe in the power of storytelling to influence policy and advocacy, and we believe equally in care and respect for the storyteller. When you share a story with us, we will keep it safe and secure. We will reach out to obtain your consent if you would like it to reach a wider audience, and discuss with you how it could be shared. We will never share your story without your consent. Providing consent is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw it at any time.
We deeply appreciate the courage it takes to share your story and for you trusting us with it. Whether you are submitting a story for this page, or reading those of others, it is important to look after yourself in the process. If you feel distressed or would like some support after submitting or reading a story, we encourage you to reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. This service is available 24 hours a day.
Story Sharing Policy
How we protect your information
When you share a story with us, we will:
- Remove any identifying information, including names of people, places and dates
- Send the edited version back to you to review before we publish anything
- Store your story securely, accessible only to you and the CRC staff member collecting stories
Your story belongs to you. We will not publish or present it anywhere other than our website, and the CRC will not benefit financially from your story in any way.
Your consent and your rights
Providing consent is completely voluntary and you can withdraw it at any time. You can also ask us to update or remove your story after it has been published. Please note there may be some delay in processing requests, as we collect stories from many people with experience of out-of-home care.