Joel Matysek is a proud Meuram man from Erub (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), with connections extending to Ngāti Awa (Māori tribe) and Czech Republic.
Joel believes in innovation, keeping with the changing times, and enabling positive transformations. Joel believes this framework has been carefully orchestrated to enable positive transformation to best support our young people – our future.
Joel has worked in various fields including in education, health promotion, case management, fitness, and currently in project management.
Joel also loves his basketball and fitness.
A quote from Joel:
“Canteen is pioneering the way as a mainstream organisation supporting the First Nations young people of Australia. The YARN group are not only consulted, but their recommendations are being implemented. Canteen is also providing the YARN group with opportunities to further develop their individual skills. Canteen gives back to us.”
