"We were thrilled to have the Live Learn Survive Workshop at our school. The program was engaging and informative, offering our students valuable life-saving skills in a fun and interactive way. What we liked most was how hands-on and relatable the content was. The presenters made the information accessible to students of all ages, keeping them captivated throughout the entire session. The biggest impact on our students was the practical knowledge they gained about water safety and emergency response. It’s clear that these are not just lessons for the classroom, but real-life skills that could potentially save lives. Since the workshop, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in our students' awareness around water safety, and many have taken more interest in outdoor activities with a new perspective on being cautious and prepared. Our overall experience was outstanding. The team was professional, organized, and passionate about making a difference. We highly recommend the Live Learn Survive Workshop to any school looking to equip their students with critical life skills in an engaging and memorable way."

"We were absolutely delighted to welcome Leigh and Maxi from Live, Learn, Survive to our small community. From the moment they arrived, their warm and friendly nature made a lasting impression on everyone they met. They went above and beyond to engage with people of all ages, creating a positive and inviting atmosphere. The children, in particular, were captivated by their enthusiasm and enjoyed every moment of chatting with them while learning about safety in such an engaging and hands-on way. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many of the kids saying how much they loved hearing from Leigh and Maxi directly. The books they provided are fantastic, and we know they will continue to be a valuable resource for our country town. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and care they put into their visit and hope to have them return in the future to continue their important work."

"ADZ were thrilled to welcome Live Learn Survive to the communities at Surat & Teelba, where they delivered incredibly engaging and informative sessions on water and fire safety for the children in a number of local schools. Their ability to connect with the young audience, using interactive methods and real-life scenarios, made the session both educational and fun. The knowledge and skills they imparted are invaluable, and we believe that the local children are now better equipped to stay safe in potentially dangerous situations. One of the many highlights was feedback from the local school days after the visit, when some of the children shared that they convinced their parents to invest in smoke detectors for their houses, a simple request that could save their lives in the future. We highly recommend Live Learn Survive for their outstanding work in educating and empowering children to keep themselves safe.”

“After the pandemic lockdown, where we were unable to have families in our libraries, it was wonderful to see the enthusiastic response to the events. In addition, there were many young boys in the audience, a cohort that traditionally does not engage in reading or library patronage, who clearly saw Trent Maxwell as a strong role model in their lives. One outstanding aspect was his ability to authentically relate to members of the audience – from the very young and teens to parents and grandparents. He was a refreshing and generous presence in our City, offering more than just a smile and wise words; he gave freely of his time and that will stay with the young people who attended for a long time.”

"The arrival of Maxi the lifeguard and his Live, Learn, Survive visit to our school created great excitement amongst staff and students. His talks were age appropriate, informative and very relevant. Maxi’s trifecta of water safety, fire safety and reading/writing literature really engaged students and helped them to learn important information that will stay with them for a long time to come. Thank you Maxi, for being flexible, entertaining and a wonderful role model for our students!"

“We just wanted to send you an email to let you know your books are awesome! We are a very sporty household of 4 very energetic boys who struggle to enjoy reading. However they are massive Bondi Rescue Fans and we had found out you had written some Maxi the Lifeguard books, I was pumped to get them for the boys. Little did I know just how excited they would be. One of our boys read two, yes two of your books in two days and the other had read a book and half! They literally have not put them down. They are reading everywhere. On the way to school, training you name it. My husband asked what have I done with our kids lol. Keep them coming Maxi you are an amazing role model for young boys. We are planning a trip to Sydney fingers crossed you will be there, we will have our books packed we would love a signature if possible. Thanks again!"

"Hi Leigh and Maxi, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for setting up Maxi’s rescue squad because it has been so valuable to me. I’m actually a young carer for both my dad and grandma and when I first became a carer I felt really unprepared but watching your videos on first aid and fire safety made me feel a lot more confident in looking after my household as I just gained a wider knowledge on different day to day safety tips. Also having the well-being tasks each month and the zooms are so amazing because I get to then have time for myself and just have fun chatting with all of you guys."

"Brilliant presentation by Maxi. The children were so engaged and loved being chosen in parts of the presentation. The water and fire messages that were conveyed were perfect and they all loved getting photos, signatures and Hi fives from a very accommodating Maxi. Great Job Maxi and Leigh keep up this important work."