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.

Dylan Farrell

Director - Mentoring

‘I want to see young aboriginal men and women thrive through hard work, mental strength, school, family and community support and the creation of opportunity.’

Dylan is a not only a genuine role model for Indigenous people, he is a role model for all.

Dylan’s life has revolved around helping his community.

Dylan is an advocate for the profound benefits of education to develop independence, strength of character and physical and mental health and well being.

Dylan is highly passionate about working with aboriginal communities and especially with young people. His professional life focused on mental strength, resilience, self discipline, effort and attitude, health, fitness and wellbeing.

Dylan’s desire is to give back to the community that gave him so much.

He sees Aboriginal people being the most significant part of their own solution.

  • Tackling indigenous smoking ambassador
  • Domestic violence ambassador for NSW Health
  • Community assistant for St George Illawarra Dragons
  • Ambassador Little Black Duck Program
  • Ambassador, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME)
  • Professional rugby league player, South Sydney Rabbitohs
  • Traineeship Australia Post – Transport and Logistics

Angus Crichton

Founding Director

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

Jeff Hardy

Director - Schools

Jonny Samengo

Board Member

Dave Rawlings

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Find out how you can help

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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