Our mentors

Our mentors are elite or aspiring-elite athletes chosen for their character, empathy, and ability to connect. They’re relatable, down-to-earth role models who build trust quickly and make a genuine difference. All hold a current Working With Children Check and undergo a National Police Check.

Georgia knight

MENTOR

Georgia is a current AFLW Footballer with Collingwood Football Club and a recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award for her work with HAD in Schools.

Through the program, Georgia uses her lived experience, leadership, and approachability to build trust with students and support confidence, connection, and positive engagement.

Georgia holds the following Certifications:

SIS30115 Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
HLTAID011 First Aid

dusty corfield

MENTOR

Dusty plays Australian Rules Football in Division 1 of the MPFNL. He has completed studies in sport, aquatics and recreation.

As a HAD in Schools mentor, Dusty draws on his sporting and educational background to create engaging, active sessions that support student wellbeing, participation, and motivation.

Dusty holds the following Certifications:

SIS30122 Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation
Certificate of Completion in Education Support (Monash University)
HLTAID011 First Aid

Anelise McCracken

MENTOR

Anelise has played high-level cricket and Australian Rules Football throughout her career having been part of the St Kilda NGA AFLW Academy and now playing for Woori Yallock FNC.

Anelise has completed work experience in disability support. She is currently completing an undergraduate degree in psychology.

Through HAD in Schools, Anelise brings empathy, insight, and a strengths-based approach to supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and social connection.

Anelise holds the following Certifications:

HLTAID011 First Aid

Kyan Ellis

MENTOR

Kyan has played Australian Rules Football at a Regional Representative and coaches at Lilydale Football Club. Kyan is currently also completing his undergraduate studies in Project Management.

Within HAD in Schools, Kyan brings structure, reliability, and relatability to mentoring sessions, helping students develop confidence, accountability, and positive routines.

Kyan holds the following Certifications:

HLTAID011 First Aid

jess grace

MENTOR

Jess has played representative netball and was part of the Eastern Ranges Talent League, before progressing to be a former VFLW-listed Hawthorn player.

Through HAD in Schools, Jess brings strong leadership, approachability, and lived sporting experience to connect with students, support confidence, and foster positive engagement in a safe and inclusive environment.

Jess holds the following Certifications:

HLTAID011 First Aid

rEEVE EVANS

MENTOR

Reeve is a current VFL Footballer with St Kilda Football Club and a recipient of the Young Citizen of the Year award in Toolamba for his active participation and support of the community. He is now undertaking a Bachelor of Law and Commerce.

Reeve was a boarder throughout high school, where he dedicated his time to his studies and his commitment to playing football at the highest level.

Reeve's experience of leaving home young, navigating the pressures of elite sport, and balancing study with performance gives him a genuine understanding of the challenges young people face and the tools to help them through it.

Reeve holds the following Certifications: