Meet The Team

Hi my name is Frank,  I grew up in NSW in a little town called Ulladulla. These lands are connected with the Yuin nation. It was here when I connected with Aboriginal culture from a young age and was surrounded by bushlands, beaches and walking tracks. 

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I come from an Italian background with a large family; Yes I had pasta most days of the week :)  

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I grew up with a caring nature and have always been passionate about helping other young people, and have made this my life mission. 

I  have over 12 years experience in working with young people in Out of Home Care, in Foster and Residential Care services.

Specialising in working with Young People with developmental trauma, and supporting their journey of healing and recovery. 

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Graduate in Developmental Trauma

Dip in Leadership and Management

Diploma in Community Services

Cert 4 Youth Work

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I enjoy walking and exploring new places, watching the AFL and Rugby League, kicking the footy around as well as drawing, piano; I enjoy learning new skills and having fun. 

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My favourite food is of course,  Pasta! 

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Hi, my name is Robbie and I grew up right here in Adelaide. I have a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and am currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology. I have over 5 years of experience working in youth work in a vast range of environments, including tutoring, OSHC, DCP case management and residential care.

I am an enthusiastic and motivated person that is passionate about working with young people and promoting their safety and well-being. I believe that building strong positive connection is the foundation of my work and key to achieving goals. I love what I do and becoming a positive part of a young person’s life story is incredibly rewarding.

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I love playing sports and music, and spending time outdoors and with friends and family. My favourite food in the whole world is halloumi cheese.

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Hello, my name is Jesse. I grew up and lived in Mount Gambier for the
majority of my life. I moved to Adelaide in 2021 and got a job in
youth work. Making this change was one of the best things that I have
ever done.

I am very passionate about the industry I work in. Working in this
sector has taught me a lot about different cultures, lifestyles and
ways of living. It has also exposed me to working with kids with
trauma and how that plays an ongoing role in a kid’s life. I am
constantly learning and looking to upskill in the different roles I
work in. Working as a youth worker inspired me to become a mentor, I
want to have a positive impact on as many different lives as possible.

I am an easy going, friendly, kind and approachable person that is
always up for a laugh. I love all kinds of sports including football,
soccer, basketball, golf and many more. I have played sports
competitively for most of my life. I also love playing video games,
listening to music, cooking, playing with my dog and spending time
with friends and family.

I think I’ll make a good mentor because I love working with all kinds
of kids young and old. I will be a good role model that helps the kids
work through any different challenges or difficulties they are
experiencing in life. I will build relationships, set goals, teach
life skills and most importantly have fun.

I am currently studying my cert 4 in youth work, and my diploma in
community services

Hi my name is Caz 

I was born on the York peninsula in a town called Maitland

My background is Ngarrindjeri, area of the Coorong / Adnyamuthma ura ,Flinders rangers 

I also have Irish heritage.

I spent my youth half in the country and in Adelaide.... 

While on country we fished and hunted, and in the city, I played sports and developed a Interest in the local urban art movement (graffiti) which later lead me to pursue hip-hop music as an artist/performer

The two cultures had a massive impact on me and gave me a positive outlet for self-expression. 

I worked in the Education Department for a number of years which sparked my interest and passion in youth work. 

I enjoy being able to give back to my local community, as I believe strongly In sharing our experiences can help promote positive decisions making and a healthy future

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Being Indigenous , I strongly believe in promoting a strong sense of cultural and personal identity for our young people.

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Hello, My Name is Emma. I am a Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Mirning woman, born and raised on Narungga country (Yorke Peninsula) where I also completed my schooling and lived for majority of my life. I love the Yorke Peninsula and visit as often as possible.

I moved to Adelaide in 2015 and worked in Hospitality and Tourism & Retail at an Aboriginal Cultural Centre before studying an IV in Community Services and working in a broad range of areas over the past 4 years including aged care, disability, homelessness, domestic violence, drug and alcohol counselling and rehabilitation services.

I am currently studying a Diploma of Nursing with hope to eventually go into Registered Nursing and Midwifery as I’d love to work with Aboriginal Women, Pregnancy & Birthing.

My background of work and study reflects what I believe is my calling in life, to help people. I am passionate about working with young people as they are our future. Breaking the cycle and creating change will make a positive impact on the future generations and empower our young people to make positive choices leading to positive outcomes and encouraging young people to have a strong connection to community and culture with a strong sense of belonging.

I love listening to music and connecting to the land. I am very spiritual and believe in connection to nature, energies, and mindfulness. I love meditating and grounding myself, I feel grounded and connected when I am at the beach. I love spending time with family, friends, and my pets.

Hi my name is Lionel Wilson, I grew up in Adelaide on Kaurna Land, and a small town called Ceduna on the far west coast of south Australia, for myself growing up knowing and learning connecting from city to country, two completely different learning culture from rural and urban.

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moving back and forth over the years of my life, I feel that young people are all looking for aspirations and goals in life. so in 2008 I looked at studying a certificate 3 in community service which I completed it in 2009. 2009 I started my first mentoring job at Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Family Services as a youth mentor until 2012. and in 2013 I moved back to Ceduna started working at the Ceduna Youth Hub for a year, then went on to work in the Education Department at Ceduna Area School as a Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) until 2018 then moved back to Adelaide to continue to work at Woodville High School as a (ACEO) until 2019.

2019 - 2024, I worked as an Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO) across 2 schools, Cowandilla Primary school and Warradale primary school.

My community goal I realised growing up was to be a role model within my community, so for me continue being a mentor at Peace Together Mentoring, I will bring a whole lot of experience in mentoring these young people that we choose to

support and guide through their journey of life. 

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My Hobbies are fishing and diving camping you would also see me fixing cars or at the local gym,- I like to try anything to get myself moving and active. 

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'Inspire ,Guide, Support, Respect'

My name is Larni, and I grew up in Adelaide. From the moment I graduated high school, I’ve had a strong passion for youth work, and I’m thrilled to have finally entered this field. It truly feels like one of the best decisions I’ve made, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I’ve always been driven by the desire to make a positive impact, and youth work provides me with the perfect platform to do just that.

I’m deeply committed to this industry because I believe in fostering meaningful connections, building lasting friendships, and creating positive, fun learning experiences that inspire young people to grow and thrive. It’s so fulfilling to be a part of their journeys and support them through different stages of their lives. I approach my work with enthusiasm and compassion, striving every day to be a positive role model who encourages and uplifts the youth I work with. The opportunity to be there for them, help them build confidence, and watch them learn new skills is incredibly rewarding.

In my personal time, I enjoy a variety of activities that help me recharge and stay balanced. I spend a lot of time training at the gym. I’m also passionate about working on my cars – I find great satisfaction in both fixing and modifying them. Whether I’m troubleshooting an issue or upgrading parts.  

I also enjoy exploring new places, because I’m always curious about different cultures, environments, and experiences. Whether it’s hiking through a new trail, checking out hidden local spots, or planning a road trip with music jamming. I find great joy in discovering unfamiliar places. On top of that, I’m an avid music lover. Also love all sorts of sports or outdoor activities.

Learning new things is a big part of who I am. I’m always open to discovering new hobbies, exploring different locations, or diving into the latest trends in music, games, or other areas of interest. There’s always something new to learn, and I’m eager to continue growing, whether that’s through my work, my hobbies, or the people I meet along the way.