About the Fullaship Program
Now entering its fifth year, the Fullaship program continues to empower a deadly group of young First Nations people across Australia, united in creating a strong future for themselves and their communities.
The 2027 Fullaship will begin in February and run until November. Over the course of the year, Fellows will experience:
- Monthly online workshops led by Culture is Life staff and other First Nations facilitators.
- Monthly individual check-ins to support holistic wellbeing and track progress.
- Two in-person, 7-day intensives and one final 3-day Ceremony in different locations across Australia.
- Travel, flights, accommodation, activities and meals are covered by the program.
- A Fullaship workbook to guide learning and reflection throughout the program.
- Access to wellbeing support through Culture is Life’s partnership with ABSTARR.
Who should apply?
The Fullaship Program is open to First Nations young adults aged 21–28 from across Australia.
In the words of our 2022 Fellow, Shaylem:
“Fullaship is for Young First Nations people who hold a deep care for their community and mob, and are guided by the strength of culture, identity, and connection. It is for those emerging as leaders in their own way, not defined by Western titles, but through their actions, relationships, and sense of responsibility to others. Fellows are people who carry a vision for themselves and for their communities, and who are committed to growing that vision in a way that honours culture and values. They are open to learning, strengthening their cultural identity, and building their knowledge, while also giving back, sharing their gifts, uplifting others, and contributing to collective community change grounded in self-determination.”
Eligibility
- Aged 21 to 28 years during February to October 2027.
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Able to travel and available to attend 15 days of in-person activity and monthly online meetings and workshops.
- Have access to the internet and a device (laptop, phone, iPad, etc.) to attend online meetings and complete tasks.
- Based in Australia during the program period.
Applying for the Fullaship Program 2027
The application form should take between 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete. We suggest taking your time and crafting a thoughtful application that helps us get to know you. We strongly encourage you to upload a video to support your application. Feel free to upload another image or document to support your application. This allows us to have a deeper understanding of who you are.
If you would like to reach out for any help with your application, please contact fullaship@cultureislife.org. We are here to answer any questions!
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview in November 2026.
- The final 8 Fellows will be confirmed in early December 2026.
Applications close midnight (AEDT) 2 November 2026.
Tips for Applying
- Take your time responding to each question, ensuring you are covering what it is we are asking.
- The deeper the responses, the better. This is your chance to tell us about you, your needs, aspirations, strengths, values and why you would benefit from being a Fellow.
- We are not looking for perfect writing, just your true self shining through. If you prefer to express yourself in other ways, there is a space for you to upload video, audio or image files.
- We strongly encourage you to include a short video introducing yourself. When filming a video, please ensure you have good lighting, wear appropriate clothing and are not in a noisy environment.
- Make sure you give us your personal email address and phone number so we can contact you.
- We also ask you to provide the name and contact details for an Elder who has cultural authority in your community and can recommend you for Fullaship. If you progress to the interview phase, we will let you know before contacting this person for a short conversation.
If you are unable to load the online form above or you are having technical issues, please download this document: 2027 application form. Email your completed application and any attachments to fullaship@cultureislife.org by the due date.