About Us

The ELLA Foundation is a Charitable Organisation founded and directed by Wiradjuri artist Ella Havelka. Our mission is to provide First Nations youth with access to culturally responsive dance and creative movement spaces.

Each year we provide scholarships and mentoring to First Nations youth, allowing them to access dance and creative movement tuition at a number of schools across Australia. We support the individual needs of each mentee and scholarship recipient and provide pathways to further education and training.

In collaboration with partnering organisations, we curate on-Country experiences which engage communities in intercultural dialogues that explore First Nations cultural revitalisation and story-telling practices.

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Our Board of Directors

  • Aunty Lorraine Tye (Wiradjrui) - Director

  • Dr Jane Havelka JP (Wiradjuri) - Director

  • Professor Dr Faye McMilllan AM (Wiradjuri) - Director

  • Professor Dr Mark McMillan (Wiradjuri) - Director

  • Ella Havelka (Wiradjuri) - Managing Director

  • Amanda Ugo - Secretary

  • Joshua Ugo - Treasurer