Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.

Trent Maxwell & Leigh Mason
Live Learn Survive - Help Yourself - Help Others.

Trent Maxwell, Firefighter and better known as Bondi Rescue’s Lifeguardmaxi and business partner Leigh Mason founded Live Learn Survive in 2018 with a vision to save lives by making learning fun. Author of the award-winning Maxi the Lifeguard book series, 2021 saw Maxi & Leigh publish their first picture book and launch Maxi’s Rescue Squad, the largest global community of teens & young adults of all ages learning skills, to not only look after themselves, but to help others too. They take what they do very seriously, themselves not so much, as you will see as they share the story of how they have met, face to face,12,000 children & teens so far travelling to 30 cities across 4 countries. From one page on a notepad in a café to books and a squad in over 24 countries, come along for the ride with this unlikely duo, share in some fun, inspiration and hear about a few random acts of kindness that will warm your heart. So lets, Live, Learn and Survive together, so that we can all live life to the Max!

  1. Interview with Allan Sparkes CV,OAM,VA,FRSN, awarded The Cross of Valour in 1998 for the brave rescue of a young boy.

    JAN 17

    Interview with Allan Sparkes CV,OAM,VA,FRSN, awarded The Cross of Valour in 1998 for the brave rescue of a young boy.

    Allan is one of Australia’s most highly decorated citizens, being one of only five Australians in the past 49 years to receive Australia’s highest bravery decoration, The Cross of Valour, awarded in 1998 for saving the life of a small boy trapped in a flooded storm water pipe in Coffs Harbour.  In 2016, for another lifesaving rescue, Allan was awarded Australia’s fourth highest bravery decoration, the Commendation for Brave Conduct for his rescue of an aboriginal man from the path of an incoming train at Redfern railway Station. In 2017 Allan was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to Mental Health Support organisations and the community.  He is the recipient of the NSW Police Commissioners Valour Award (VA) and the Royal Humane Society of NSW Galleghan Award.  He is one of only 10 Australians to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Kings Coronation Medal. In September 2022, Allan was invited by St James Palace to attend the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II where he took part in the Chivalry and Gallantry Procession during the funeral proceedings. Allan is a 20 year veteran of the NSW Police force, and of recent times, a Deputy Commissioner of the Mental Health Commission of NSW. "Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health issues, including topics related to suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and remember support is available if you need it. If you or someone you know is struggling, consider reaching out to one of these resources: Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention) Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (support for mental health issues, available 24/7) Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 (24/7 support for people at risk of suicide and those affected by it) Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 (free counselling for ages 5–25, available 24/7) MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78 (24/7 support for men dealing with family and relationship issues) For young people, Headspace offers online and in-person mental health support at headspace.org.au.

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Trent Maxwell, Firefighter and better known as Bondi Rescue’s Lifeguardmaxi and business partner Leigh Mason founded Live Learn Survive in 2018 with a vision to save lives by making learning fun. Author of the award-winning Maxi the Lifeguard book series, 2021 saw Maxi & Leigh publish their first picture book and launch Maxi’s Rescue Squad, the largest global community of teens & young adults of all ages learning skills, to not only look after themselves, but to help others too. They take what they do very seriously, themselves not so much, as you will see as they share the story of how they have met, face to face,12,000 children & teens so far travelling to 30 cities across 4 countries. From one page on a notepad in a café to books and a squad in over 24 countries, come along for the ride with this unlikely duo, share in some fun, inspiration and hear about a few random acts of kindness that will warm your heart. So lets, Live, Learn and Survive together, so that we can all live life to the Max!

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