About Us

Our Founder Bev Wilkinson

Celebrate Living History began with a simple idea that everyone has a story worth telling. In 2012, after completing her journalism degree, Bev Wilkinson created a community exhibition celebrating the locals of Frankston. What she discovered changed her life: a wealth of untold stories from seniors who were eager to share their knowledge, wisdom, and lived experiences.

This passion sparked the creation of the Celebrate Living History internship program a bridge between generations. Bev brought together young journalism students and seniors aged 60 and over, encouraging meaningful conversations and the preservation of real-life stories for future generations.

With a background in both aged care and disability support, Bev is a strong advocate for building inclusive communities through storytelling. Her work has been recognised on both national and international stages, where she has spoken about the power of intergenerational connection.
Bev is passionate about documenting stories and has written two books, Entrepreneurs: Generations Apart and Diaries of a Casual Worker.

She is offering her services to document your story so that future generations can enjoy your life stories for years to come.

She has completed a Funeral Celebrancy course and can assist with eulogies and telling stories at a service. She is also a volunteer at Peninsula Home Hospice where she assists people to tell their story before they pass.

Bev warmly encourages you to take a moment to sit, listen, and document the stories of the people you care about because every story shared is a life honoured.

If you are interested in working with Bev to document your story, send an email to celebratelivinghistory@gmail.com or check out her business Big Heart Storytelling.

Certificate of Incorporation – Celebrate Living History

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