
The Fullaship Program 2025
Culture is Life is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Fullaship Program 2025. Now entering its fourth year, the program continues to grow a deadly cohort of Alumni who remain committed to their personal and shared vision for themselves and their communities.
Over 12 months, our Fellows engage in mentorship, develop their leadership potential, and gain real-world experience to help them thrive personally and professionally.
Applications are open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Young People, living anywhere in Australia who are aged 18-30 years old.
Find out more about the program below or on our website. Applications close midnight February 7th 2025.

Image: Jeremy Last, 2024 Fellow, with Talicia Minniecon in Gimuy (Cairns).
“Culture is Life does really good work in terms of just allowing young mob to be genuinely and authentically who they are and find that leadership capabilities that we all truly have within ourselves.” – Tristan Nelliman-Adams (Wuthathi and Torres Strait Islander), 2023 Fellow
At Culture is Life we value young mob’s lived experiences, and continually invest in their social & emotional wellbeing. Providing opportunities that align with personal interests, for personal and professional growth, well after the Fullaship as they join our Alumni. The Fullaship Program is designed by young mob, for young mob. So we are always being guided by our Alumni, ensuring it stays culturally accessible for all young mob across the country.
“To apply for this program you don’t have to aspire to become a “leader” in your community, or be considered a “leader” through the western lens of sitting on boards, having awards or degrees. Yes these things are great and it’s deadly to be recognised, but our mob lead changes in many different ways. Whether it be learning and connecting to Culture, overcoming challenges in life, supporting family and community, breaking generational curses or just being the best you can be in today’s society. This program can help you discover your strengths and what you bring to the world.” – Manny Williams (Kalkadoon and Pitta Pitta), 2022 Fellow and now Program Officer (Fullaship) at Culture is Life.

Image: The Fullaship Program Alumni gathering at Laughing Waters, Wurundjeri Country.
Applying for the Fullaship Program 2025
The application form should take approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete, we suggest taking your time and crafting a thoughtful application that helps us get to know you, with an option to upload a video if you want to.
Please see the tips on the application form here, if you would like to reach out for any help with your application please contact info@cultureislife.org.
Successful applications will advance to an online interview in mid March 2025, with the final 8 Fellows being decided at the end of March 2025.
We are looking forward to welcoming our new 2025 Fellows, as our current 2024 progress through the end of their program to join our deadly group of 24 Fullaship alumni!
Applications close midnight 7th February 2025.