Seed Foundation Australia

about us

Our History & Board

Our History

How it Started

Seed Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2015 by Michael Gleadow. While teaching at Aborgowrie State High School, Michael observed a pressing need for improved health literacy among First Nations Australians. This inspired him to establish Seed Foundation Australia, aiming to support better health outcomes and empower communities through education.

Our Link to Connect and Grow

The heartbeat of Seed began with Connect ‘n’ Grow, a Registered Training Organisation that has delivered nationally recognised health training to Indigenous students since 2012. Seed Foundation Australia was established to build on the momentum of this training, expanding its impact. Becoming a not-for-profit has allowed Seed to offer flexible and responsive services that address the complex needs of diverse communities, while operating effectively across multiple sectors.

Our Services

At the community level, Seed’s success has sparked a groundswell of interest in health issues and career opportunities within the health and social service sectors. An increasing number of students are now considering higher education and careers in their local health and social service industries. In response, universities and partner organisations in the health and social services are showing a renewed commitment to supporting Seed students with medium- to long-term career pathways.

Explore Seed Model

Our History

Seed Foundation Australia was a not for profit established by Founding Chairman, Michael Gleadow in 2015. Seed provides end to end wrap around support for Indigenous students looking to pursue a career in health or social services. This support involves individual case management of students looking to undertake a bachelor degree at university or a traineeship at school or after they complete school.

The heartbeat of Seed, began with Connect 'n' Grow, a Registered Training Organisation, that has delivered nationally recognised health training to Indigenous students since 2012. Seed was established to leverage the momentum of this health training. Becoming a not for profit has allowed Seed’s services to become nimble and responsive to the highly complex needs of a range of community, and to operate across multiple sectors.

At a community level, the success of Seed has inspired a ground swell of interest regarding health issues and opportunities in health and social service industries. A higher proportion of students are considering higher educational pathways and careers within their local health and social service industries. Universities and health and social service partners are expressing a renewed commitment to providing our students with medium to long-term career prospects.

Our Board

Passionate and experienced professionals that believe in making a genuine difference in growing the true potential of Australia’s First Peoples by inspiring and promoting self-determination through education, health and employment.