The First People Project and Ellavation are built on the dedication and expertise of individuals who have dedicated their lives to uplifting First Nation’s People. With decades of experience in academic mentoring, scholarships, trade training, and career development, our team is committed to creating opportunities and fostering change.
First People Project provides a mentoring program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys and girls at boarding school.
First Nations students are partnered with a mentor one-on-one. Our mentors come from a range of backgrounds, but are all interested in volunteering their time to assist these boys and girls navigate the challenges of high-school and young-adult life.
The purpose of this mentoring program is to build friendships and create a strong understanding of each of the students. Then, by the time they graduate, as a Charity, we can use our resources and network to make their time transitioning from school to work, study or whatever it may be, as seamless as possible.
As far as we are concerned, these relationships are for life.
Together with our partners from the sporting, educational, academic, cultural, business, and trade sectors, First People Project and Ellavation deliver significant opportunities for First Nations youth to flourish. Our collaboration aims to empower these young individuals to contribute meaningfully to the social, political, cultural, and economic fabric of our great country, both now and in the future.
Every team member actively contributes to social justice and community projects. Cody Walker, Nicho Hynes, and Angus Crichton were finalists for the 2022 Ken Stephen Medal – Man of the Year, highlighting their exceptional work in community initiatives.
Joining forces with the Ella family, we leverage unparalleled experience in education, employment, and mentoring. This collaboration strengthens our ability to make generational changes and contribute to ‘closing the gap’ for First Nations youth.
Angus Crichton, the founding director of First People Project, collaborates closely with Nicho Hynes and Cody Walker. Together, they have partnered with the Ella family, one of the most esteemed First Nation’s families, to form Australia’s most formidable team. Their collective dream is to ‘lift spirits, change lives’ through empowerment and opportunity.
