Pru has been involved in this journey from the very beginning, when newly elected as a local councillor, and was approached by Nicki to help to secure government funding for the Changing Places Facility. Nicki invited Pru to watch her son, George, take an adaptive surf lesson, and from that moment, she was hooked. Since then, Pru has been amazed to see the initiative grow and to witness the passion and energy that Nicki pours into making the beaches accessible for everyone.

She is incredibly proud to be a member and to support Nicki in achieving her dreams. For Pru, the messages from people who have experienced the beach and sea for the first time thanks to Nicki’s efforts are a true testament to her impact. She recalls hearing a young wheelchair user on television say, “I am not disabled, it’s the world around me that disables me”—a statement that perfectly captures the importance of this work.