Age: 28

Occupation: Charity Co-Founder & CEO

State: NSW

Sam is the CEO of the mental health and suicide prevention organisation LIVIN, which he cofounded in 2013 after one of his close friends took his own life.

It has become the basis of the way Sam lives his life, being grateful for everything. “It changed my entire life purpose and mission. I now use tragedy to inspire people in a positive way. Overall, my decisions in life are influenced by ‘does it make me happier?’, so everything I do is for the better. I don’t waste time doing things that don’t move me. I’m all in.”

Previously, Sam worked in sales and as a private client advisor assistant. He says Australian Survivor is the ultimate self-challenge.

“Stepping out of my comfort zone motivates me. I love anything where I could be vulnerable. This will grow me as a person and help others find hope. Although this is so far out of my comfort zone, that I have been second thinking it! I can’t wait.”

Coming up against Survivor super fans is something Sam is not quite ready for as he has not watched an entire episode, but is hoping his lack of knowledge of the game will be an advantage for him.

Following Australian Survivor, Sam plans to go on a 500 kilometre bike ride through the Italian Alps.