{"id":85,"date":"2026-06-22T06:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T06:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:53:16","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/index.php\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Founding members<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Uncle Ricky Morris \u2013 Director Pathways Plumbing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Kaelun (KB) Brown \u2013 Former Director Pathways Plumbing, Director Yellowtail Services and Managing Director\/Founder of Palanu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Ashley Morris \u2013 Director First Nations Services Victoria Legal Aid <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Uncle Alan Brown &#8211; Ambassador Victorian Aboriginal Health Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All members and directors have confirmation of Aboriginality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meet the Board &#8211; <\/strong>our Directors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uncle Ricky Morris &#8211; <\/strong>Co Founder, Chairperson and Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-654x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-654x1024.jpg 654w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-192x300.jpg 192w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-768x1202.jpg 768w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-981x1536.jpg 981w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-1308x2048.jpg 1308w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/RickyMorrisimage2-scaled.jpg 1635w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba4f26e0582a2e9796bba00a89e772f9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Uncle Ricky has a long and proud history working for and supporting Aboriginal people and promoting opportunities and programs that promote self-determination though his actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d16f1908f63877052a7b7e285e2b2926 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Uncle Ricky has been involved in key decisions and project delivery that have had long lasting impact for the Aboriginal communities he is involved with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ffd9e86fc198fd651a0ce4c89da0f75 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Key appointments and projects that Uncle Ricky has been involved with but not limited to are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:0.8rem\" class=\"wp-block-list has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ed4390038e5ef66ead764d4ed5fda2a\">\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74feb25dbec3d0c5f33c8a11f40a9ad6\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Chairperson \u2013 Mungabarreena Aboriginal Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cbb00e4a182ddd7a4ff3a2520807e983\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Chairperson \u2013 Northeast Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b1a44869773bc95644f86b38f020f57\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Chairperson \u2013 Hume Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a7e5d4f710b5310e6ffc5c256107195\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Member \u2013 Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0637b63d64744dedfdbdda04f7a95980\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Project Manager \u2013 Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place &#8211; a residential program, which houses and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men subject to Community Correction Orders from across Victoria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd9363d7f58a1b97974f53d33c110866\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Executive Officer \u2013 Gippsland Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e6e8cceecf4415e36452753b6d0776a8\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Committee Member \u2013 GunaiKurnai Economic Development Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78c3b37b14967e4108bddc730780b6c7\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Formation Elder \u2013 4<sup>th<\/sup> Brigade Australian Army<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed527df7e182807460975f212e8ecb61 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Uncle Ricky was also involved in the Rethinking Criminal Record Checks (RCRC) program which supports mob who have a criminal record to obtain employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e9e395226dc64090839023b9930a204 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/aO3yCE8kEvc22YPJiPsyf7tv7X?domain=rethinkrecordchecks.org.au\">RCRC Project: Transforming Criminal Record Checks in Victoria<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5df690a403f1bbf42e011cf7cbf929ca wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/56K5CGvmJxhRR6gpFktPfBA_MM?domain=rethinkrecordchecks.org.au\">Police Checks: Why They Matter for Aboriginal Employment | RCRC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e3d9ea73d77dc5bbf323d71605e49b7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/DYv5CL7rODCrr7vpFKFMfywhJA?domain=rethinkrecordchecks.org.au\">Resources: Free Downloads for Job Seekers and Employers | RCRC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Peter Hood <\/strong>&#8211; Treasurer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PeterHood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PeterHood.jpg 752w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PeterHood-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PeterHood-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Peter is a Proud Kurnai, Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri Man with connections to many clans and families here in the southeastern parts of this Country.<br><br>Peter is the Cultural Co-Facilitator at Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) Registered Training Organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Peter supports students and Community members in class across three certificates, the certificate IV in Community Services, the Diploma in Community Services and the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support. Prior to his role at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited Registered Training Organisation, Peter has worked as a Cultural Facilitator within schools for WANYARA and has worked in the youth well-being space on and off for close to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Previously, Peter was the Koori Academy of Excellence (KAI) Facilitator at the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI). As the KAE Facilitator, Peter supports the statewide (KAE) program across four Department of Education areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Peter\u2019s passion for facilitating and teaching Culture has led him to running his own art workshops for various Community programs as well as corporate services. Peter is currently a member of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee<br>(ACHAC) at Museums Victoria<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Hayden Heta <\/strong>&#8211; Vice Chairperson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HaydenHeta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HaydenHeta.jpg 619w, https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HaydenHeta-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Hayden is a proud Aboriginal (Wiradjuri) and M\u0101ori (Ngapuhi) man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Hayden has extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture, communities and heritage, equally a clear understanding of needs and aspirations as they relate to community development , including employment and economic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Hayden is the Managing Director of Wamarra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">\u201c<em>We build large and small quality construction projects while strengthening Aboriginal participation and engagement within the construction industry\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\"><em>\u201cWe\u2019re an Aboriginal owned and operated Victorian-based civil contractor, providing meaningful long-term economic independence and career opportunities for Aboriginal people and their communities<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.8rem\">Prior to his role at Wamarra, Hayden was the Group Social and Indigenous Advisor for Civilex, Cultural Heritage Stakeholder Manager at Rail Projects Victoria, Aboriginal Community Development Broker for the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Aboriginal Inclusion Co-ordinator at Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-right wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/willanfoundation.com\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Founding members: Uncle Ricky Morris \u2013 Director Pathways Plumbing Kaelun (KB) Brown \u2013 Former Director Pathways Plumbing, Director Yellowtail Services and Managing Director\/Founder of Palanu Ashley Morris \u2013 Director First Nations Services Victoria Legal Aid Uncle Alan Brown &#8211; Ambassador Victorian Aboriginal Health Service All members and directors have confirmation of Aboriginality. 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