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“...I found GLF program “life enticing” as it not only has equipped me to adapt to change but also to anticipate change.”

Mr Gordon Lescar, Head of Project Management and Business Improvement - Land, BAE Systems

"The GLF has put the ‘fire in my belly’. I’ve met some outstanding people...It has provided me with a clearer picture of how I can help make a difference in SA..."

Mr Anthony Kittel, Managing Director, Redarc Electronics P/L

"The GLF is the most valuable experience I have undertaken...It has made me think to the point of distraction about my role and place in the world and what I could achieve..."

Inspector Kylie Walsh, Operations Support Coordinator, Southern Operations, SA Police

"Forty-two people from very different backgrounds shared a level of trust and combined potential that left me feeling that we could achieve anything."

Dr Dave Sainsbury, Unit Head Children's Anaesthesia, Women's & Children's Hospital

"The GLF is an amazing, challenging and rewarding year.."

Dr Marcus Brownlow, Manager, Business Intelligence, Elders Insurance Ltd

"The GLF program opened my eyes to alternative views, challenged my values and empowered and excited me about opportunities..."

Dr Tina Jones, Regional Director, Clinical Practice, Southern Adelaide Health Service

"...the GLF program has been a personal and professional catalyst..."

Mr Dan Jordan, Director Policy, Dept of the Premier and Cabinet

"This is a program that has challenged, informed and enriched me..."

Mr James Seymour, Commercialisation Manager – SLIVER, Origin Energy

"The GLF changes you, it leaves a permanent impression on your life and its effects are life changing.."

Darren Ball, Partner, KPMG

"The GLF has been a journey of discovery and inspiration..."

Julie Black, Chief Executive Officer, Arthritis SA

"I now understand that as a person with certain gifts and abilities, I have a responsibility to use them for more than just work – and I will.

Jo Brennan, Manager, Employee & Office Services, Santos Ltd

"A 'life changing experience'...one cannot help but be changed

Wendy Scullen, Client Services Manager, Guide Dogs SA NT

"The program exposed me to many social, environmental and economic issues which I knew little about, and provided me with an understanding of the connectivity and balance in seeking solutions.."

Vince Scanlon, Manager, Engineering & Aviation Services, Adelaide Airport

"The quality and commitment of the people on the GLF leaves you with a strong sense that the State and society will benefit enormously from their influence, their resilience and their passion...."

Avril Stoffels, Manager, Centrelink

“The GLF is a truly transformational experience. It has been an honour and a priviledge...”

Ms Jennifer Duncan, Project Manager: Aspirations, Centre for Participation and Community Engagement, University of South Australia

"...the GLF program has the strongest imaginable positive endorsement from its participants...the overall impact for the vast majority was profound, even 'life changing'...

Dr Neil McAdam, Mr David Pender and Dr Sam Wells, School of Business, University of Adelaide