Cape York Partnership

Cape York Partnership

Cairns North, Queensland, Australia

Community developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsHealthTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 1995Regional reach
Profile last updated: October 18, 2026

About

Founded in 1995, Cape York Partnership is a non-governmental organisation based in Cairns North, Australia working on community development, education, employment & skills +2 more.

Cape York Partnership is a non-profit Indigenous organisation based in Cairns, Queensland, that works to empower Indigenous families and communities across Cape York and Cairns to live lives they have reason to value. Its work spans policy, education, employment, health, language and culture, and is co-designed with local people. The partnership has operated since 1995 and runs a range of entities, including a language centre, health clinic, employment initiatives, financial coaching, fresh food delivery and schools. It also leads policy reform at local and national levels through the Cape York Agenda, which focuses on social and cultural norms, personal responsibility, opportunity and economic development. Governance is provided by a Board and an Executive Leadership team. Separate boards oversee Bama Services, Djarragun College and Ngak Min Health.

Location

Cairns North, Australia

Founded

1995

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

IndigenousCape Yorkpolicy reformeducationemploymenthealthlanguage and culture

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Community developmentEducationEmployment & SkillsHealthHeritage

Works for

Indigenous peoplesFamiliesChildrenYouthCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningCommunity programmes

Programmes

Pama Language Centre

Heritage · Australia

Works to preserve and revitalise ancestral languages of Cape York.

Cape York Leaders Program

Community development · Australia

Develops leadership capability among Cape York people.

School to Jobs

Employment & Skills · Australia

Supports young people in Cape York to move from school into employment.

Mayi Market

Community development · Australia

Fresh food delivery service supporting Cape York communities.

Countries of operation

Australia

Funding & support

Ways to support

Donate

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

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