A home of narrative therapy and community work

Founded in 1983, the Dulwich Centre is an innovative home for narrative therapy, community work, training and publishing. We are also a hub for a growing community of international practitioners.

What we offer

Our Work

40 Years

Founded in 1983, the Dulwich Centre has been an innovative home for narrative therapy, community work, training and publishing for 40 years.

200+ publications

Since it’s founding in 1984, Dulwich Centre Publications has published over 200 journals, newsletters and books.

10,000+ Online Students

More than 10,000 students have taken our online courses.

350+ Masters Students

We offer a Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne.

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Meet the author sessions

Weekly zoom meetings with narrative practice authors. 

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Tree of Life

An inspiring approach to working with vulnerable children, young people and adults.

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Youtube

Subscribe to our Youtube channel for our latest videos on narrative practice. 

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Bookshop

Browse our bookshop for a wide range of resources on narrative therapy and community work. Shipping worldwide.

Featured Community Project

African-centred narrative practices: A rich history and constant invention

This web resource features the sparkling work of African narrative practitioners whose work with children, adults, families and communities provides moving and skilful ways of assisting those who are suffering. There are so many African contributions to the field of narrative therapy and community work and many of these are conveyed here. 

You will find here significant stories of practice with children, young people, adults and communities from Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia, Somaliland, Ethiopia, Zanzibar/Tanzania as well as from Africans in the diaspora. 

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The International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work

Want to stay in touch with the latest ideas and developments in narrative practice? This journal offers hopeful and creative ideas for counsellors, social workers, teachers, nurses, psychologists, and community workers. In each issue, practitioners from a range of different countries discuss the ideas and practices that are inspiring them in their work, the dilemmas they are grappling with, and the issues most dear to their hearts.

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Introducing the Narrative Practice Research Network

The Narrative Practice Research Network is a joint initiative of Dulwich Centre and The University of Melbourne’s Department of Social Work.

The network aims to support and promote research about narrative therapy and community work and the use of narratively informed research methods.

We create connections, conversation and collaboration among researchers and practitioners in diverse contexts.

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The Michael White Archive

Explore the legacy of the late Michael White in our Michael White Archive. The archive includes videos, writings, photos, and articles, in addition to reflections on Michael’s legacy in Narrative Therapy and Community Work. 

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What's new on the site

Aunty Barb History Journey

Created by Aunty Barbara Wingard and the Dulwich Centre Foundation, this journey honours key Kaurna and other Aboriginal histories relating to the south-east corner of Adelaide. This invites all visitors and residents of the area to engage with significant local histories in ways that inspire partnerships and collaborative actions in the present.

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