31/12/2025
🌟 Celebrating a Powerful Milestone at True Will Care Services 🌟
As this year comes to a close, we are incredibly proud to share a major milestone achieved by one of our participants at True Will Care Services — a result that truly reflects the power of consistent, person-centred support and strong team leadership.
💪 IA’s current weight is 89.3 kg.
This achievement came as a pleasant surprise to everyone, including IA’s GP, who confirmed that IA has never previously been at this weight, nor below 94 kg.
📉 Back in April 2025, IA weighed 104 kg. At that time, his mobility was significantly impacted — walking short distances was difficult, he experienced frequent falls, leg pain, and increased hunger, making day-to-day routines and supports challenging.
At True Will, a clear and structured plan was put in place. One of the biggest challenges was keeping IA motivated and engaged, and this is where leadership and teamwork made all the difference.
To encourage IA, our House Coordinator made a personal promise — if IA reached 90 kg, the beard would go!
During morning shifts, the House Coordinator consistently demonstrated exercises, encouraged participation, and kept IA motivated. As IA began to see results, his confidence grew — and so did his commitment.
👏 This achievement belongs to the entire True Will team.
Our support workers remained consistent with prompting, encouragement, and positive reinforcement across every shift. The House Coordinator ensured continuity, follow-through, and a shared focus on IA’s goals — keeping everyone aligned and motivated.
A key turning point was the involvement of exercise physiotherapists Jeremy and Matt Hiya Health whose expertise and encouragement played a crucial role. IA would return home proudly demonstrating the exercises he had learned, and the team continued to build on that momentum by celebrating progress and setting small, achievable goals.
⚖️ To support accountability and motivation, a weighing scale was introduced so IA could track his progress and celebrate each improvement. Motivation can be difficult at times, but through teamwork, consistency, and proactive support, IA continued to move forward — even through challenges.
🥗 With IA’s consent, gradual and sustainable dietary changes were also introduced, including more yoghurt, water, and fruits — supporting his overall health and wellbeing.
✨ This milestone is the result of strong leadership, dedicated teamwork, and genuine care. IA is absolutely over the moon with his achievement, and the positive impact on his confidence, mobility, and wellbeing has been incredible to witness.
✂️ P.S. The beard is officially gone!
True to their word, the House Coordinator shaved their beard, and IA is extremely happy that the promise was honoured. IA has already accepted his next goal: 80 kg, and the team is excited to continue supporting him every step of the way.
💙 Wishing everyone a year ahead filled with blessings, love, and unforgettable memories.
