Our story
A Lasting Tale comes
from a personal place.
This is our story.
The beginning
A conversation between mother and daughter.
A Lasting Tale began in 2018 when founder Dimity Brassil recorded the life story of her own mother, Anne.
Dimity was spurred into action following the death of both her father and sister in a relatively short period. She sat down with Anne and captured her voice telling her story.
Little did they know this would start a movement empowering older Australians to share their life stories with their loved ones.
We’re at home making them feel at home.
Since Dimity’s very first conversation with her mum, we knew A Lasting Tale could provide a vital service to so many other people. As professional journalists and writers, we know how to make sure everyone feels relaxed, safe and ready to share their life story.
Six years later and A Lasting Tale has over 40 professional interviewers recording private audio life stories for families Australia-wide. Through our interviews, questions, workshops and free mobile app, we have recorded over 1,600 humble yet heroic life stories of everyday people.
Dimity was a 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award NSW/ACT State Finalist. Anne is now 90, lives in Wagga Wagga, and is still telling a tall tale or two.
Our interviewers
Professional people.
Personal approach.
Our interviewers are professional journalists, writers, published authors and biographers.
With over 40 interviewers operating nationally, we conduct in-person interviews across Australia.
Search for an interviewer in your location. We offer online interviews for all packages but get in touch if we don’t have an interviewer appearing in your area - as we may be there soon.
