Elias is a Djab Wurrung and Kirrae Wurrung man from the south-west of Victoria. Elias is currently studying the Juris Doctor (Law) at the University of Melbourne. Elias has supported and led initiatives across the topics of family wellbeing, Aboriginal healing, disability, workforce development, mining, treaty and human rights.

Elias is a member of Commission for Children and Young People (Victoria’s) Youth Council, where he provides advice and shares his experience as an Aboriginal young person to inform the Commission’s work.