E1T1 have been around leaders in the youth leadership space for quite some time, so when it came time to partner up with Hip Hop 101, we knew were in good hands with our team. Led by the esteemed founder, Scott Griffiths, also known as Optamus. As a respected member of the renowned WA Hip Hop group Downsyde and a member of WA’s Syllabolix Crew, Optamus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization.
Collaborating with Optamus is Joshua Eggington, known as Flewnt, a proud Noongar rapper hailing from Boorloo (Perth). With a profound family legacy deeply rooted in activism, Flewnt utilizes the power of Hip Hop as his platform to convey a compelling, positive, and uplifting message to his community.
Together, Optamus and Flewnt spearhead a range of transformative programs. These initiatives are conducted at notable locations such as Banksia Hill Detention Centre, City of Belmont, and the City of Kwinana.
Our programs encompass various educational activities and arts programs, including music, song, dance, and theatre. By engaging youth through these creative outlets, we empower them to express themselves and discover their potential.
At Hip Hop 101, we are driven by a shared passion for using Hip Hop as a catalyst for positive change. Our team is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals, offering them guidance, inspiration, and an opportunity to thrive. Together, Optamus, Flewnt, and our dedicated staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive and empowering environment through the transformative power of music and the arts.
We understand the importance of accessibility, which is why our programs will be delivered through community centers and local schools located in areas with a significant population of Aboriginal youth. By partnering with schools, community groups, and other charitable organizations, we aim to provide widespread access to the life-changing benefits of Hip Hop 101.
To achieve our goals, we actively seek support from government grants and corporate sponsorships. By securing these partnerships, we can fund projects that not only make an immediate impact but also pave the way for long-term collaborations in multiple regions across Western Australia. In doing so, we aim to create employment opportunities and mentorship for exceptional young artists.
Our ultimate mission is to make a difference by offering healing, inspiration, and support to our young Aboriginal people. Through the power of Hip Hop and artistic expression, we strive to ignite a sense of pride, resilience, and cultural strength within our community. Join us on this transformative journey as we work towards a brighter future for our young Aboriginal individuals. Together, we can uplift, heal, and inspire the next generation.
Meet Craig Grainger, the Chairman of Each One Teach One Foundation. With an impressive background as a director of three companies spanning various industries, including Cleaning Services, Cleaning Supplies, and the Energy sector, Craig’s expertise in building and branding companies has been a lifelong passion since his early twenties.
In late 2021 Craig negotiated a deal to sell a portion of the Codee cleaning company to and ASX listed company in order to help grow the business Australia wide. The cleaning supplies company has already started gaining traction in the government and retail sector with some large scale plans for expansion in the near future.
With family ties within the community of Derby in the Kimberley’s the decision to take a help find ways to help work with Aboriginal youth and local community has always been on the agenda as a young entrepreneur that lived and worked in Derby and Broome.
“As the founder of the Each One Teach One Foundation I will be working along side my experienced and trusted board members to deliver results and longevity to communities across the WA with the plan to expand nationally with in the next 3 years.”
Cian grew up in a culturally rich household, with Aboriginal heritage from her father and Sri Lankan heritage from her mother.
A seasoned singer and performer, Cian has sung professionally around Australia and is a regular favourite at venues all over Perth. She has always found a way to pursue and express her creativity, whether it is putting on popular events or presenting a weekly radio show on RTRFM.
As a managing director at Kuppa Coffee Cian hopes to focus her skills to bring the community together, tapping into her vast network to enable more opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and ultimately, build a meaningful platform for Indigenous voice to be heard.
With her extensive knowledge of the music and entertainment scene, combined with over 10 years of experience in office management, accounts and administration, it was inevitable for Cian to pursue something that would tie all of these skills together to help serve the community.
Neerja Ahuja Director and Principal Consultant at Ayurveda Awareness Centre (AAC), in WA, Australia. AAC is a natural health clinic and a registered training organization, offering nationally recognized training in Ayurveda. AAC assists people in restoration of natural health and its maintenance through a healthy lifestyle designed for individuals.
AAC provides advice on diet, lifestyle routines for physical, mental and emotional hygiene, and offers time tested detoxification and de-stressing procedures of Panchakarma.
There is a place for human values in health & healing, and supporting my clients by including spirituality for health, along with other wellbeing recommendations for practical living. I am a volunteer teacher of Human Values to teenage children.
Neeraj has worked with Aboriginal youth alongside government before, and felt that taking a Director role working with the E1T1 foundation would be a great fit to deliver her many years of experience and knowledge to Aboriginal youth.
