Dylan Kelly

Proud Barkindji Mutthi Mutthi Wangkumara man, Dylan Kelly has been working at Worn Gundidj Nursery for the past 10 years. Find out why Dylan is passionate about traditional knowledge and bushfoods, and how working in horticulture has turned his life around, giving him a renewed connection to Country and to family.

Find out more about Dylan’s story in the resources below, which can be downloaded and/or shared through networks that help promote First Nations peoples’ connection to agriculture or in conversations relating to First Nations’ careers, skills and training for jobs across this sector.

Caring for Country, caring for self

A day in the life of Dylan Kelly, working in a native plant nursery

Horticulture: learning on the job and studying at TAFE

Dylan’s story

Read or download this case study about Dylan’s connection to agriculture:

• A life-changing pathway into horticulture  [PDF File - 6.1 MB]
• A life-changing pathway into horticulture – accessible file [MS Word Document - 40.0 KB]

More information

For more information about:

• Worn Gundidj Native Nursery, go to worngundidj.org.au
• studying relevant qualifications at TAFE, go to the Victorian Skills Gateway, search for ‘horticulture’ or 'conservation & ecosystem management' to find a TAFE or training provider near you. Ask for the First Nations contact officer based at the TAFE to find out more. Victorian government subsidies are available to eligible students.

To speak to someone with a general enquiry about courses and qualifications, call the TAFE and Training Line on 13 18 23, Monday–Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm; or email your query to tafe.courseline@djsir.vic.gov.au (a free service).