Andy and Jill Griffiths
Andy Griffiths, 56, is best known as the author of the Treehouse series of children’s books. Since he met his 55-year-old editor wife, Jill, just over two decades ago, they have collaborated on more than 30 books together.
Two of Us
Helen Goh and Yotam Ottolenghi
Melbourne pastry chef Helen Goh, 51, started working for Israeli-British chef Yotam Ottolenghi, 48, soon after moving to London. The two became firm – and occasionally fiery – friends.
Simon and Sally Chilvers
Former actor Simon Chilvers and complementary health practitioner Sally met in the 1980s. Their relationship deepened when Simon was diagnosed with MS.
Melanie and Nonda Katsalidis
Melanie Katsalidis is a jeweller. Her father Nonda is a leading architect.
Karin Schaupp and Katie Noonan
Musical magic can happen without a close friendship, but singer/songwriter Noonan has found both with guitarist Schaupp.
Jackie Cannizzaro-Harkins and Paul Field
Wiggles manager Paul Field relates to the grief of Jackie Cannizzaro-Harkins, who lost her firefighter husband in the 9/11 attacks.
Ryan Johnson and Tamara Asmar
Ryan Johnson appears in the TV series Doctor Doctor. His wife, Tamara Asmar, is a screenwriter for the show.
Lavinia Codd and Zoe McDonald
After suffering a stroke in 2001, Lavinia Codd went on to do a PhD, providing great inspiration for her daughter, Zoe.
Barney Miller and Kada Southwell
Keen surfer Barney Miller became a quadriplegic after a car accident. When he met Kate "Kada" Southwell, he encouraged her to sing.
Tim Clark and George Raftopoulos
Four years ago, club and restaurant owner Tim Clark, and artist George Raftopoulos, became instant mates, based around respect and friendly insults.
Ita Buttrose and her uncle, Gerald Buttrose
When Ita Buttrose's father lost his vision due to macular degeneration, she wanted to ensure her uncle did not suffer the same fate.
Chelsea Bonner and Nola Clark
Model agency founder Chelsea Bonner and her mum, Nola Clark, are best friends after surviving Chelsea's turbulent teenage years.
Rose and Karina Lester
Spurred on by personal tragedy, indigenous activists Rose Lester and her sister Karina have enjoyed success in their anti-nuclear campaigning.
Walter Mikac and Chris McCann
The day after Mikac lost his wife and children in the Port Arthur massacre, McCann flew from Melbourne to be by his side.
Pam Burridge and Roz Johnston
Roz Johnston and former world surfing champion Burridge have instilled their passion for wave-riding in many other women.
Maree Smith and Maree Jenner
Maree Smith and Maree Jenner both have achondroplasia. They met 50 years ago at the first national convention of the Short Statured People of Australia.
Bondi Rescue's Dean Gladstone and Anthony Carrolls
Meet lifesaver mates Dean “Deano” Gladstone, a health fanatic, and Anthony “Harries” Carroll, who's not afraid to get Botox or get naked.
Helen Szoke and Yvonne Campbell
Szoke and her older sister Campbell had two fathers, three mothers and a tumultuous childhood.
Sarah and Harry Brown
Sarah Brown was told during an ultrasound that her first son, Harry, had a rare brain defect. He's now a beautiful young man – who can also be wildly inappropriate.
Tom Lowndes and Alexandra Plim
Sydney DJ Tom Lowndes met his wife Alexandra Plim, when she was at drama school. His absences as he tours are just one relationship stress – but communication sets them right.
Anders and Julie Halvorsen
After a spinal injury in 1973, Anders was told he wouldn't live past 40. He married Julie a year later and they have three children.
Luke Hanson and Dani Rourke
Luke Hanson and sixth-generation Lord Howe Islander Rourke are partners in one of Australia’s oldest family businesses.
Keaan Mason and Rachel Argaman
Keaan Mason, 23, is a Kariyarra man from WA’s Pilbara region who met Rachel Argaman, 51, the CEO of TFE Hotels, via the CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program.
Emma and Stephen Matthews
Award-winning soprano Emma Matthews, met her husband, Stephen, a theatrical technician with Opera Australia, when he was a lyric tenor. He gave up singing when the couple decided to have children. They have two sons.
Carolyn and Ned Travers
For teenager Ned Travers, walking an Italian pilgrim route with his mother Carolyn has improved his health.
'She has the same sensual appreciation of food that I have'
Legendary chefs Stephanie Alexander and Annie Smith have been friends since Smith became Alexander's apprentice 33 years ago.
Dwayne and Dylan Dunn
After seeing colleagues die, jockey Dwayne Dunn did not want his son to follow in his footsteps.
Manny and John Notaras
Fish-and-chip shop owners Manny and John Notaras work together, play together, and sometimes beat each other up.
Shannon O’Connell and Luke Meldon
Shannon O’Connell balances life as a top super-bantamweight boxer with her family and business with the help of her trainer, Luke Meldon.
Simon Cunich and Stuart Harris
A minuscule spider brought together documentary filmmaker Simon Cunich 31, and former litter collector and citizen scientist Stuart Harris, 51, resulting in a collaboration and friendship that’s still reaping rewards.