Helping young Indigenous people achieve their goals

We believe that education is the key to closing the gap—which is why we’re striving to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people get the best chance at year 12 attainment.

Ziggy Ramo

Australian Rapper

Australian rapper, Ziggy Ramo made a significant mark in the music industry with his sharp lyrics and compelling storytelling, focusing on important themes such as racial injustice, mental health, and Indigenous rights.

Raised in remote Arnhem Land, later going to boarding school in Sydney alongside Founding Director, Angus Crichton, Ziggy identifies with the Aboriginal Australian community, which profoundly influences his music and public persona.

Ziggy has made a significant mark in the music industry with his sharp lyrics and compelling storytelling, focusing on important themes such as racial injustice, mental health, and Indigenous rights.

Ziggy Ramo’s contributions extend beyond music. He’s a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights and mental health awareness, using his platform to spark conversations and drive change addressing the silenced injustices of Aboriginal Australia. His work embodies the power of music as a tool for social justice, making him not just a musician but a pivotal voice in the ongoing dialogue for equality and understanding in Australia.

Lyrically influenced by artists such as Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Lauryn Hill and Common, along with activists like Charlie Perkins, Gary Foley and Adam Goodes, Ziggy finds passion in giving a voice to those often unheard.

Yarlalu Thomas

2020 WA Young Australian of the Year

Celeste Galton

Melora noah

P&C Association President of Tagai College,

MaryAnn Bin-Sallik AO

Emeritus Professor

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