New staff
We are pleased to welcome Jillian Bowie – Senior Program Officer, Ella Woods – Senior Program Officer and Breanna Edman - Senior to the First Languages Australia team.
Breanna has worked in administration across various private and not for profit sectors for over 18 years. Breanna is based at our Newcastle Office as the Part Time Senior Administration Officer.
Jillian is a Samsep and Zagareb woman from the islands of Erub and Mer in the Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait). Jillian delivers a wealth of experience in the employment and training sector, mentoring and coaching, and community projects development. Jillian is a writer, published author, and influencer who uses her craft and creativity to inspire and empower First Nations people. Jillian is part of the First Nations Languages Education Program team.
Ella Woods has joined First Languages Australia to work on the First Nations Languages Education Program. She brings with her career experience in leadership, business management and finance, and is passionate about supporting language communities to design and deliver projects that support their aspirations. Ella’s family are Kombumerri and Mununjali people from the Yugambeh language region.
