I remember writing in my first blog that government work
might not be for me and I wanted to try something in the not-for-profit sector.
Well, it’s funny how things turn out. One of the fellow members in the programs
and services department asked for my input on a survey designed for young girls
to assess their physical activity levels and potential qualms they have about
exercising. I was also given the proposal to look over to be able to better
assess the survey and whether or not it was meeting the objectives that were
set out. I fell in love with it! It was the first time since starting my
placement at DSR that I was genuinely excited.
I read through the proposal several times, I even took it
home and made notes that covered the entire margin with ideas and ways I
thought this project could be improved. My public relations creative juices
were flowing and I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet with
the director of the organisation that will be implementing the program in
schools next year. He too could sense my enthusiasm, it may have had something
to do with the fact that I could barely sit still and my hand gestures were
particularly over the top! He asked me to be the face of the program in the
interim with the potential to be the full time co-ordinator in a few months. I
couldn’t believe that I had found a program that embodied everything I was
passionate about, exercise, health, nutrition and body image! Not only that it
also made me realise that this is what I want to do in my career, I want to
have a close relationship with communities and be involved in the creation of
websites, the implementation of proposals and communicate messages in person
not just via a media release or a press conference.
Lucy Morrison
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