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Mpakwithi language to be heard around the world

November will be an exciting month for Pama Language Centre and the Mpakwithi Ancestral Language ...
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CYP honoured with Indigenous Excellence Award

A clear mission and passionate staff have steered Cape York Partnership (CYP) towards being awarded ...
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Jobs Transform Communities: Paddy Hobson’s Journey with Cape York Employment

Jobs can be a powerful force for change in a community and Cape York Employment ...
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Law, healthcare, and a higher calling

Fueled by her passion for law and a commitment to healthcare, Darleen initially set her ...
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Bama cleans up with new venture

How Bama Services is helping women enter the workforce and balance family life. For women ...
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College opens gates for Tribalmania

Djarragun College recently opened its gates to the community for its annual Arts and Hospitality ...
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Koreena Minniecon in the foyer

How CYLP will help Koreena travel the world

After her dream of becoming a pilot was grounded, Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) scholarship ...
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On the road to empowerment

Seven young First Nations leaders from Cape York recently completed a leadership program, spanning seven ...
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Walking towards better health outcomes

A young Kowanyama man is walking the path to becoming an essential healthcare pillar and ...
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Aaliyah holding folders

Taking every opportunity

Internships, scholarships and even CEO responsibilities - Aaliyah Brim never lets an opportunity or challenge ...
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Shaykee Andrews holding baby,

A plan to create a ripple effect in the Health Sector

Growing up, Shaylee Andrews was inspired by various roles, playing teachers and photographer with her ...
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Fostering future leaders with CYILA

Cape York Institute Leadership Academy (CYILA) recently held its first corporate Indigenous Leadership Development Program, ...
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Djarragun Cairns Show

Djarragun College stepped right up for 2024 Cairns Show in July. Vocational Education students participated ...
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From school to the studio

AS she strives towards her dream of being a tattoo artist, Alexa (Solace) Barnaby is ...
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Language for life

Pama language Centre has embarked on an important initiative to enhance health education in Cape ...
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From patient to professional

How regular trips to the hospital for sports injuries led to Chuva May planning her ...
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Four people standing in front of construction site

New home-away-from-home to boost school completion

The state's first co-designed purpose-built boarding house for Indigenous students is under construction at Djarragun ...
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Caitlyn SITTING ON STEPS

A heart for charity

Caring for the less fortunate fills Caitlyn Collins-Jones' heart. Caitlyn spent most of her childhood ...
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Cairns NAIDOC March 2024

The 2024 NAIDOC March through the streets of Cairns was a powerful celebration of First ...
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Naomi Friday standing in front of CYE office in Coen

Transforming lives and creating opportunities with CYE

From Wujal Wujal to Coen, Naomi Friday made the big decision to take up an ...
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