Too many of our young people are missing out on the chance to go to high school, or they graduate with no clear path to a real job. Too many families don't have access to the preventative health care they need. These are basic opportunities many of us take for granted, but without them, the gap only gets bigger from one generation to the next.
But there is a clear way forward. Our Cape York Leaders Program, School to Jobs and Ngak Min Health are already changing lives. Now we need your support to bring these proven pathways to more families.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Cape York Partnership before 30 June. Your donation will create real opportunities for First Nations families to take responsibility and build a stronger future. It will build on what works and close the gap in one generation.
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Explore the options below to see the challenges facing First Nations families in Cape York, how our proven pathways are already changing lives and how your support can bring these opportunities to more families.
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Too many young people in Cape York are still locked out of education — not because they lack potential, but because opportunity is out of reach. Cape York Leaders Program has been changing this with 634 scholarships in 20 years.
But too many students are still missing out. Your support can change the trajectory of a young person’s life.
Our young people are missing out on the preventative health care they need to thrive. At their first Ngak Min Health visit, 75% have not had a health check in over 12 months. We're responding to the challenge through culturally responsive care, with 4,253 episodes of care provided in 2025 alone. But without secure funding, many will slip through the gaps.
Many First Nations young people finish school and run into limited opportunities and low expectations, leading to disengagement. School to Jobs changes this by connecting students with real career opportunities, training and mentorship. It's working, but we need your support to reach more students and partner with more businesses.
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