Tell us a story

Use this form to record a 5-minute, non-fiction story in any language about why you bus, cycle or walk.

The top-10 shortlisted storytellers will win $100 to attend a workshop with a prize-winning author, and a chance to win a major prize worth $1000.

The recipient of the people's choice award will receive two tickets to see a JackJumpers NBL game and $100-worth of Greencard Credit from Metro Tasmania.

The recipient of the young person's prize (under-18 years) will receive a $200 Roll Cycles gift voucher.

Submissions close 14 February 2022 (11.59pm AEST).

About the competition

A bus trip, a regular walk, a bicycle commute through the suburbs - public health researchers at Menzies call these types of activities 'active transport'.

According to health research, active transport is one of the best things Tasmanians can do for their physical and mental wellbeing.

But we all know that what really makes active transport special are the stories that come along with being immersed in the real world.

We want you to share yours!

We're collecting spoken stories on the following themes:

Competence - an active transport experience gave you a new sense that I can do this
Belonging - an active transport experience gave you a new sense that I belong here
Freedom - an active transport experience gave you a new sense that I can make my own choices

From the stories we receive, we will shortlist ten of the best.

If your story is shortlisted, you'll have the opportunity to workshop the story with prize-winning author, Sam George-Allen, and you'll be in the running to win one of several major prizes presented at an awards ceremony.

You'll also get the chance to develop your story for performance at a storytelling workshop.

We can't wait to hear your stories. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Before you press record below, here are some resources to help you tell a gripping yarn.

Storytelling Tips and Tricks from The Moth

About you

Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

example@example.com

Date of birth*

Date

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Story category*

Competence - an active transport experience that gave you a new sense that I can do thisBelonging - an active transport experience that gave you a new sense that I belongFreedom - an active transport experience that gave you a new sense that I can make my own choices

What language is your story told in?*

Voice Recorder*

I agree that, if my story is shortlisted, I will attend a free storytelling workshop where I will record my story as a video and perform my story at an awards night on 10 March 2022, 5-7pm.*

I agree

I understand that prizes will only be awarded to shortlisted storytellers who are able to attend the workshop and the awards night.*

I understand