Stories & Guides
On life, memory,
and what we leave behind.
Practical guides and honest writing about capturing life stories, planning for what comes next, and the questions worth asking now.
The best life story apps in Australia (2026)
An honest comparison of the apps available for capturing life stories and preserving family memories — what each does well, what it doesn't, and who each one is actually for.
How to write your memoir — a practical guide for Australians
Most people who want to write their memoir never start. Most who start never finish. Here's what actually works — and why the approach matters more than the writing.
What documents does your family need when you die?
Most families have no idea where to start. A practical guide to the documents, accounts, and information your family will need — and how to make sure they can actually find them.
How to capture a parent's life story (before it's too late)
The practical guide to preserving your parent's memories — what to capture, how to do it, and why most people who try end up giving up before they've really started.
Questions to ask your parents before it's too late
Most of us wait too long. The questions we most want answered — about who our parents really were, what shaped them, what they're proud of and what they regret — go unasked until it's no longer possible to ask them.