Overview
We are a non-profit organisation that has worked for since 1995 to empower Indigenous families and communities to strive for lives of value, freedom and prosperity.
We have a broad range of entities working on the ground with our people of Cape York and Cairns to break the cycle of disadvantage.
This work creates pathways to all forms of education, meaningful employment, leadership opportunities, cultural preservation and healthcare. We also lead important policy reforms on a local and national level to turn ideas into actions.
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Agenda for all to followWhy it Matters
Since colonisation, the people of Cape York have endured discrimination and displacement as well as a social and welfare policy approach that has often failed Indigenous Australians.
Our region has unacceptably high unemployment, a spiralling health crisis, a lack of educational opportunities, damaging welfare dependency and ancestral languages on the brink of disappearing.
We want to ensure that Indigenous rights and responsibility exist in balance. If individuals and communities are presented with genuine opportunities, they will take on the responsibility and self-reliance will flourish.
What we are Doing
Since 1995, we've partnered with governments, corporates, philanthropists and – most importantly – the people of Cape York to create a hand up, not a hand out.
From policy design to real-world implementation, we have built successful employment initiatives, financial coaching services, a language centre, health clinic, fresh food delivery service, respected schools and much more – all from the ground up.
These have had a real, measurable impact on the individuals and families of Cape York. They also deliver a strong social return on investment and create lasting community benefit.
By shifting the focus to Indigenous-led initiatives, our people have become the agents of change. But there is still much to be done.
Donate
Any donation – big or small – creates a ripple effect that brings about long-lasting positive change on the lives of the people and communities we work with. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible and you get to choose what initiatives you support.
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