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Your donation to The ELLA Foundation will help create meaningful opportunities for First Nations young people to connect with dance, culture, mentors and community.
The ELLA Foundation is a First Nations-led organisation providing scholarships, mentoring and culturally safe dance experiences for young people across Australia. We work to remove financial barriers to dance training while supporting participants to build confidence, strengthen cultural connections and pursue their aspirations.
Your donation will help us:
Provide dance scholarships for First Nations young people.
Connect emerging dancers with First Nations mentors and role models.
Deliver free, culturally safe dance and creative programs.
Help dance educators create more culturally responsive studio environments.
Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
Together, we can nurture the next generation of First Nations dancers, artists and cultural leaders.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT
The ELLA Foundation exists to create culturally safe, meaningful pathways for First Nations young people in dance and the performing arts. Through scholarships, mentoring, workshops, and artist-led programs, we support the next generation of First Nations dancers to train, lead, and thrive—while staying connected to culture, community, and Country.
Despite the depth of talent within First Nations communities, access to professional training, mentoring, and resources remains limited. Geographic isolation, financial barriers, and a lack of culturally responsive environments continue to prevent many young people from pursuing their full potential. The ELLA Foundation works directly within these gaps, ensuring First Nations voices are centred and supported at every stage.
Your support directly enables:
Mentoring programs that connect young people with First Nations artists, leaders, and role models
Scholarships for First Nations youth, easing financial pressure and opening access to high-quality training
Culturally grounded workshops and programs, delivered in both metropolitan and regional communities
Employment and leadership opportunities for First Nations artists, ensuring programs are led by lived experience
Cultural responsiveness training for dance schools strengthening understanding and accountability across the dance sector
Every contribution helps us deliver programs with care, integrity, and cultural responsibility—while responding to the needs of the First Nations arts community.
By supporting The ELLA Foundation, you are investing in more than individual participants—you are contributing to a growing, connected community of First Nations artists, mentors, & alumni.