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DC - Anzac Day Shot

Djarragun College ANZAC Day 2025 Commemoration

The auditorium at Djarragun College was filled with students, staff and members of the Defence ...
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Clifford Ambrym standing in front of the school

A bold decision for big future

Leaving home is never easy, especially when it means stepping into the unknown to chase ...
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Impact and Empowerment Report 2024

Cape York Partnership continues to create opportunities for the people of Cape York to lead ...
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Girl Smiling in the picture

Harmony and health at Djarragun

Djarragun College's music room was filled with energy and engagement for Harmony Week, as students ...
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Student Engaging

Testing the waters

Every Wednesday at Cape York Girl Academy is a step towards a brighter future. School ...
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Marching Forward for International Women’s Day

More than 220 people from across Australia gathered at the Cairns Convention Centre on Friday ...
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DC - Seniors

Ready to lead in 2025

Djarragun College senior students gathered in the auditorium for an important announcement, who would lead ...
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Cape York leaders take on the Gold Coast

The 2025 Cape York Leaders Program Annual Camp took students from across Cape York to ...
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Pheonix Nuggins outdoors

Leading with confidence

Phoenix Nuggins, a proud Hope Vale local from the Guugu Yimithirr and Kuku Yalanji peoples, ...
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CYILA Group Shot near cliff

Forging Future Leaders in Weipa

In Weipa, Cape York Institute Policy and Leadership, Skills to Lead program has inspired participants ...
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Cutting through the grass ceiling

The hum of garden equipment breaks the early morning quiet and Helena Hollingsworth, undeterred by ...
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Alan outside workshop

Returning to his roots

When Alan Dick graduated from Djarragun College, he walked straight into a job in garden ...
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CYLP graduate shifts gears to a brighter future

For most high school graduates, finishing Year 12 is a moment of celebration and relief. ...
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Beyond Nursing: Tykeerah’s vision for community leadership

From Hope Vale to the bustling streets of Brisbane, Tykeerah Cobus brought a piece of ...
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Exploring a future in the trades with Casiarna

A future in the trades is on the cards for proud Hope Vale local Casiarna ...
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Cape to Canvas

Educational opportunities are limited for students in remote Cape York communities like Aurukun. Fortunately, for ...
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Finding strength in community and connection

Coming from a remote Cape York community to walking across the stage at one of ...
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Deadly Indigenous leader in training

When Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) student Shobi Salam walked through the gates of The ...
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Care and Commitment with Shahara Spratt

Shahara Spratt, from the small town of Coen, is setting her sights on a career ...
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Cape York Leaders Program 2024 Graduation

For 19 years, Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) has worked with children from Cape York ...
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