Building strong relationships With each rep and each set, Sam * knows he is one step closer to achieving his dream of being a powerlifter and he’s doing it with AnglicareSA mentor Dan by his side.
The pair were introduced to each other in February last year through AnglicareSA’s Mentoring Program – a program that matches community mentors with a young person in care to support them in developing life skills and focussing on achieving specific goals. “I saw the job online,” said Dan who is currently studying social work at Flinders University. “That’s where my passion is and the field of work I want to pursue – working with young people – and this is a perfect opportunity.” Growing up surrounded by positive role models including his parents and sports coaches, Dan knows the importance of having people around to help someone achieve their goals. “I can still remember the impact of my English teacher and PE teacher, and I want to be able to have that sort of an impact for someone else.
AnglicareSA community mentor Dan is working with Sam* in the gym to meet his fitness goals
“Sam and I hit it off right from the start because he has such a passion for the gym, and I used to be a gym instructor, so we bonded over that.” Sam said his weekly sessions with his mentor had been an amazing experience, working together on his gym training while also working on his personal development. “I’d love to be a powerlifter. I love the process, the feeling of hitting a new record, constantly improving myself,” Sam said.
“I’d also like be a personal trainer helping others to get stronger and reach their goals. “The Mentor Program has been great. I was never someone who talked a lot to people and ever since I have been working with Dan, I have developed a real sense of confidence.” * Sam’s name has been changed for privacy reasons .
A college effort in the name of giving
Investigator College staff and students kept busy during term two with a number of fundraising efforts in support of AnglicareSA. Whether it was during events like the coin chain, a sleep out in the gym, or through donations of non-perishable items, the students demonstrated their generosity and power of giving
during the term’s activities. As a thank you, junior school
students at the Victor Harbor school enjoyed a well-earned Pyjama Day and disco in the final week of term where they also presented the college’s donations to AnglicareSA’s Philanthropy and Partnerships team as well as the much-loved Star Bear.
AnglicareSA Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships Ian Cox with Investigator College students and the Star Bear
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