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.

Angus Crichton

Founding Director

Angus is a professional footballer for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL. Angus spent the first three seasons of his professional football career at the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

​Angus was a boarder at The Scots College, having grown up on a farm in country NSW. Angus was known at school for two things: his talent as a rugby player, and the energy and commitment he put into the Indigenous program.

Angus knows deeply the challenges of moving from your community to create opportunities for your future. He knows what is required to make the transition to another school and community a success. Angus is driven to guide every student through these challenges and present the vast array of life opportunities to every one of our Indigenous Scholarship students.

​His support and friendship with the First Nations boys provided a great example to other students, and this helped develop a very successful Indigenous Program.

​Angus’ ongoing commitment to the advancement of Indigenous peoples has since lead to the establishment of First People Project. 

Macia Ella-Duncan OAM

Foundation Board Member

Glen Ella

Founding Director - Pathways Careers Trade Training

John Dyball OAM

Founding Director

Mark Ella AM

Foundation Board Member

Gary Ella

Foundation Board Member

Gyan Ainkaran

Managing Director

Theresa Ardler

Director - Academic and Tertiary

Nicho Hynes

Leader & Mentor

Cody Walker

Leader & Mentor

Dylan Farrell

Director - Mentoring

Jeff Hardy

Director - Schools

Jonny Samengo

Board Member

Dave Rawlings

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Join us at the First People Project, where every contribution ignites change. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or supporting our programs, your involvement directly empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. Together, we can lift spirits and change lives. Get involved today and be part of creating a brighter future.

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