Nicholas Frost is a dedicated community leader, advocate, and Senior Case Manager of the Homelessness Program at Yangadlitya Indigenous Incorporation in Adelaide. Born and raised in West Auckland, New Zealand, and proudly of Samoan and Cook Island Māori descent, Nicholas has dedicated much of his life to serving others and creating positive change within his community.

With five years of experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander case management, Nicholas leads a committed team supporting people experiencing homelessness, addiction, and other barriers to achieving their personal goals. His approach is grounded in compassion, dignity, cultural respect, and a genuine belief that every person deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life.
Nicholas’s commitment to service began in childhood, inspired by his grandparents, who regularly welcomed people experiencing homelessness into their home, offering them food, conversation, and a safe place to be. Their example shaped his lifelong belief that meaningful change begins with kindness and action.

Beyond his professional role, Nicholas has volunteered extensively in both New Zealand and Australia, providing essential items and food relief to people experiencing homelessness. He also contributes his time to community food relief initiatives in Adelaide.One of Nicholas’s proudest contributions is founding the Warpuwiltarninthi Men’s Group at the Cyril Lindsay Men’s Homelessness Shelter. The group provides a safe and supportive space for men through yarning circles, a free gym, mental health and suicide prevention support, and access to food relief for themselves and their families. The initiative was created from a simple but powerful idea: rather than focusing only on the problems men face, create a positive space that gives them another choice.

More recently, Nicholas established the Yangadlitya Community Food Pantry in Woodville Gardens, providing accessible food relief to community members whenever they need it. Nicholas lives by the words, “In order to lead, you must learn how to serve.” His leadership is not defined simply by his professional title, but by the compassion, humility, and action he brings to the people around him. Through his work, advocacy, and voluntary service, Nicholas continues to uplift his community and create opportunities for people to feel supported, valued, and hopeful.Above all his achievements, Nicholas considers being the father of his eight-year-old daughter, Alba, his greatest achievement and proudest role in life