Family reunion, 1985
Stories preserved forever
Capturing Dad's tales
Gran & Pop, always
Beach holiday, Summer '92
Little ones growing up
Why You'll Love Using It
From "I should do this" to "I love doing this" — in under 5 minutes. We've made family story capture so easy and enjoyable, you'll actually look forward to it.
"A private space for the people who matter—no algorithms, no strangers, no drama. Just your family, your friends, and the stories you'll treasure forever."
The Transformation
What our users say before and after discovering MyStories FOREVER Vault
Before
- — "I've been meaning to record Mum's stories for years"
- — "Those fill-in-the-blank books just sit on the shelf"
- — "I don't know where to start"
- — "Technology is too complicated for my parents"
- — "I'm worried about losing digital files"
After
- "I recorded my first story before lunch — and enjoyed it!"
- "I actually look forward to our recording sessions"
- "The Deep Memory Prompts guide me naturally"
- "I control everything — Mum just talks"
- "Triple-cloud backup gives me peace of mind"
10 Reasons You'll Love It
Features that genuinely make a difference — not just checkboxes
First Story in Under 5 Minutes
"From 'I should do this' to 'I love doing this'"
Zero friction — tell us your situation and we take you straight to the right way to record. Just hit record and talk; optional AI transcription turns audio into searchable text instantly. You'll not only do it — you'll enjoy it.
Deep Memory Prompts
"Questions that reach stories beneath the surface"
Not 'what year were you born' — over 750 questions across family memories, deep-memory expeditions, friendships and just-for-fun, most with follow-up prompts to draw the story out. Watch the memories come flooding back.
Remote Interview Magic
"Record anyone, anywhere, any tech level"
Grandma can't use Zoom? No problem. YOU control everything from your device — they just talk. Perfect for interstate or overseas family.
Event FOREVER Moment
"One QR code = dozens of stories"
At a wedding, funeral, or birthday — 50+ guests scan and submit stories. More stories in one day than most families capture in a decade. Instant slideshows.
Professional Book Creator
"Print-ready books with quality assurance"
Drag-and-drop book editor with automatic print-quality detection—know your images will look stunning before you order. Image zoom, borders, captions, 8 print-quality fonts, and polished layouts that make you look like a pro.
Guardian Model
"One person starts it — the whole family keeps it alive"
Appoint up to 5 guardians to share responsibility for the vault. No single person can delete it. Anyone can contribute to costs. If disputes arise, leave gracefully — don't break. The vault belongs to the family.
Learn moreFOREVER Messages
"Be there for moments you might miss"
Record a video for your grandchild's 18th birthday — today. Leave messages for weddings, graduations, or milestones. They unlock exactly when you choose.
Family Secrets Vault
"Some stories are for specific eyes only"
End-to-end encryption. We literally cannot read it. Multi-key access control designates who can access what — and when.
Friendship Reflections & Insights
"Deepen connections with 85+ guided prompts"
More than visualisations—reflect on your friendships with archaeology-style prompts that uncover unspoken bonds. Track appreciation, growth, and turning points. See your social universe as a beautiful constellation that evolves over time.
The Resilience Gift
"The greatest gift isn't money — it's their story"
Research shows children who know family stories have higher self-esteem and greater resilience. This is your gift to future generations.
Building Resilience Across Generations
Research by psychologists Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush shows that children who know their family stories have higher self-esteem, greater resilience, and better emotional wellbeing.
"The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest: develop a strong family narrative."— Bruce Feiler, Author of "The Secrets of Happy Families"
This isn't just memory preservation. It's giving your children and grandchildren the psychological foundation to face whatever life throws at them.
Complete Feature Catalogue
50+ features across 6 categories — everything you need to capture, preserve, and share your family's stories
Story Capture Tools
Lots of ways to capture stories — tell us your situation and we point you to the right one.
Audio Recording
Simple voice recording with optional AI transcription
Sit-Together Recording
One phone between two people — big questions on screen, they just talk, it saves itself
Second-Screen Remote
Drive the questions and start/stop recording from a tablet on your lap
Photo Stories
Snap an old print, record the story behind it, and keep the photo and its story together — a voice memory per photo
Enhance & Pro-Scan Upgrade
Touch up a quick snap now; swap in a professional scan later — your edits and recorded story stay attached
Video Recording
Record video stories with built-in editor
Written Stories
Rich text editor for written narratives
Document Upload
Scan and preserve letters, recipes, documents
Remote Recording
Record someone interstate or overseas — you control, they just talk
FOREVER Moments
Gather stories from many people with QR codes
Wedding Moments
Guests share wishes and stories at the celebration
Funeral Memorials
Collect memories while emotions are raw
Birthday Moments
Milestone birthdays with messages from everyone
Retirement Moments
Colleagues share career memories and well-wishes
Graduation Moments
Friends and family celebrate achievements
Instant Slideshows
Auto-generated presentations from submissions
Legacy Planning & Vault Governance
Tools for thoughtful end-of-life planning and shared vault stewardship
FOREVER Messages
Messages that unlock on future dates
Will & Estate Info
Store executor contacts and document locations
Funeral Wishes
Record your preferences for your celebration of life
Shared Guardianship
Appoint up to 5 guardians — no single person controls the vault
Shared Billing
Anyone in the family can contribute to vault running costs
Guardian Succession
If a guardian steps down, others step up — the vault never dies
Legacy Unlock System
Multi-key security for sensitive content
Family & Connections
Tools to organise, visualise, and nurture your relationships
Interactive Family Tree
Visual tree with stories attached to each person
Heritage Tree
Import your GEDCOM from Ancestry — a read-only archive of your genealogical research
Friendship Reflections
85 guided prompts across 8 categories to deepen your connections
Friendship Constellation
See friends as orbiting stars around you—watch it evolve over decades
My Circles
Shared spaces for the people who matter — organise friends into groups like Work, School, Gym, Inner Circle
Journey Map
Visualise friendships flowing across life chapters with break periods
Social Ecosystem
Discover bridge friends who connect your different worlds
Closeness Tracking
Rate friendships 1-5 stars and track how they evolve over time
Pet Memorials
Celebrate your furry, feathered, and scaled family members
Unlimited Contributors
Everyone joins free — one vault, shared guardianship, everyone contributes
Growing Years
Capture a child's whole childhood — the firsts, the school years, and how they grow
Milestone Firsts
First smile, first steps, first words, first day of daycare — each a guided little story
First Day of School, Every Year
A photo each first morning from Kindy to Year 12, played back as one slow fade
Official School Photos
Every year's school portrait, lined up side by side as they grow
How Tall Growth Chart
A digital doorframe — plot every height and compare siblings and friends
Grow-Up Timelapse
A portrait every little while, lined up so the years play back as they grow
Yearly Keepsake Book
Turn a year of moments into a printed book — one each birthday
Co-Parent Sharing
Two homes, one timeline — you choose what you share, either parent can stop, nothing is copied
Discovery & Engagement
Features that make capturing stories enjoyable
Deep Memory Prompts
750+ questions across four banks, each with follow-up prompts to unlock hidden stories
Do You Know Questions
30 research-backed questions, including Australian place-based ones
Reminisce
Gentle reminiscence sessions — curated photos, era music and prompts to spark connection with loved ones, including those living with dementia
Story Achievements
Gamification badges for capturing memories
Places Lived Map
Visual journey of everywhere you've called home
Favourites Collection
Books, films, music, food - all the things you love
Visual Timeline
See your life story unfold chronologically
Output & Preservation
What you can do with your captured stories
Printed Books
Professional book editor with print quality detection & 17 fonts
Media Library
All photos, videos, and audio in one place
Automatic Slideshows
Beautiful presentations generated from stories
AI Transcription
Turn audio and video into searchable text
AI Story Polish
Enhance and organise transcribed content
100-Year Preservation
Triple-cloud backup with shared guardianship — the vault outlives its founder
Australian-Owned
Built in Sydney. Data stored locally. Designed for Australian families.
Bank-Level Security
AES-256 encryption. Triple-cloud infrastructure. Privacy by design.
Free to Get Started
Full access to core features. No credit card required. No hidden fees.
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