Leith Mitchell is a wellbeing science researcher; PhD candidate and Disability Research Scholar at Griffith University; and a volunteer surf lifesaver, former patrol captain, surf boat driver and Board Member at Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club. Her Substack, SERVICE: From Beach to Battlefield, follows her investigation into a multigenerational family history of surf lifesaving, military and community service, asking what service contributes to wellbeing, belonging and a meaningful life. Subscribe free at beachtobattlefield.substack.com