Our Story

Connecting every piece of the puzzle,
we see the whole picture and support every stage.

Who We Are

We are a majority First Nations-led charity and social enterprise dedicated to closing the education and employment gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students while enriching Australia’s workforce. Founded in 2022 by Edward Morgan and Wiradjuri man Aidan Porter, we are passionate about empowering young people to fly into life, building the confidence, skills and connections they need to thrive beyond high school.

As the only organisation offering a complete, culturally grounded solution for Indigenous employment and corporate Reconciliation, we create end-to-end pathways from recruitment to training to long-term success. Our commitment doesn’t end at placement. We stay connected, ensuring every participant and partner continues to grow and succeed.

To become a member of our community, as a student, supporter, or corporate, please get in touch!

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Bandu Founders Edward Morgan and Aiden Porter sitting on armchairs, both wearing Bandu t-shirts. They are speaking on Bandu being Australia's leading provider in Indigenous employment, Reconciliation Action Plans and Cultural Safety Training.

Our Community

Two First Nations men in business attire engaged in conversation at the Bandu NAIDOC week lunch social event.
A group of First Nations students attending a Bandu event with panel discussion. A community event that Bandu holds for both partners and participants to connect and discuss opportunities for Indigenous employment and education.
An Indigenous Bandu student on work experience for a landscaping company. The man is planting a potted plant in a garden bed. This is one example of employment and recruitment opportunities that Bandu provides First Nations participants.

We Drive Positive Change Through Genuine Partnerships

Our Bandu Community forms the foundation of everything we do. We apply the same level of commitment in our relationships with our students as we do with our schools, universities, corporates, and partners.

At Bandu our community is made up of a diverse network we bring together. Through regular meet-ups, events, and conversations, we create spaces where students, employers, and partners connect on a human level. These genuine relationships foster understanding, cultural exchange, and long-term collaboration.

Our Leaders

Edward Morgan Bandu Founder sitting on a sofa, smiling, wearing a white T-shirt with 'BANDU' written on it and a silver watch.

Edward Morgan

Founder, Managing Director

Aiden Porter Bandu Founder, smiling and sitting on a burnt orange couch in front of brown curtains, wearing a light gray T-shirt.

Aidan Porter

Director of Community

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Jennifer Hogan

Head of Operations

A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes wearing a white T-shirt that says 'BANDU' standing in front of colorful abstract art with orange, white, black, and yellow patterns.

Alice Hann

Director of Participant Engagement

A young man with dark hair, a mustache, and light brown skin, wearing a white T-shirt with 'BANDU' written on it, sitting indoors near a window, looking at the camera.

Jye Brown

Engagement Officer

A smiling blonde woman standing against a gray wall, arms crossed, wearing a sleeveless striped top and a scarf around her neck.

Anna Debenham

Advisory Board

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Sarah Stewart

Advisory Board

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David Clark

Advisory Board

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Jayde Ward

Advisory Board

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Rachel Treacy

Advisory Board

Our Partners

Bandu is partnered with a number of prestigious corporate partners who support their mission to help First Nations students excel in their careers.