The amazing heroics of West Aussie Teen Austin Appelbee, who swam around 4 kilometres to raise the alarm, after he, his mother and 2 siblings became stranded at sea, has become a well-known story across the globe.

Serena Kipling, who was Austin's teacher at a Life Skills development school for 2 years, says Austin was a diligent student and showed resilience through adversity. 

Click here to jump to Drive's page. Listen back to Bec & Asa's interview with Austin Appelbee as well as his Mum, Joanne

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