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24.01.2022 The last two active speakers of Cape York’s Umpithamu passed before the completion of an ancestral language dictionary. It is one of five languages deriving from the Lama Lama people of Princess Charlotte Bay, on the eastern coast of Cape York peninsula in north-east Australia. Don’t miss this very precious story !

24.01.2022 Senior Engagement Officer positions available! Apply now!

22.01.2022 So you can see why food prices are sky high in local stores!! Well done to Mayi Market and Cape York mobs for pushing this Mayi Market to happen! Remote First Nations communities are leading the way to make sure our families have easy access to quality fresh and affordable food

20.01.2022 So much talent in Cape York !! Congratualtions to Craig Koomeeta who will release his latest album next month

19.01.2022 We are currently looking for an experienced Truck Driver for our Mayi Market social enterprise. Mayi Market’s mission is to deliver quality, fresh food to remote Cape York communities at Cairns prices. The driver is expected to have experience in driving on unsealed roads, have sufficient experience and appropriate licence to meet all state driving laws. Mechanical knowledge is an advantage. The Market Market is currently servicing... Aurukun, Coen, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For qualifications, role description or to apply please visit: https://cyp.recruitmenthub.com.au//5191/title/Truck-driver

11.01.2022 "I love my dad because he helps me with my homework and gives me stuff (toys and lollies)." Young Darryl Gibson from Mossman Gorge simply adores his dad Hadlee Gibson. Happy Father's Day Hadlee and to all the dad's of Cape York! Enjoy your special day with loved one's.

10.01.2022 Education and ancestral language champion Irene Hammet reciting poems she has written in Guugu Yimithirr.

10.01.2022 We salute these courageous Cape York domestic violence support service pioneers !

08.01.2022 Powered by the people of Cape York! Mayi Market is already proving a success in supplying fresh, healthy food to Cape York people - at Cairns prices. Read how it's breaking down food barriers in today's Cairns Post article by Cape York Partnership CEO Fiona Jose

08.01.2022 In celebration of Indigenous Literacy Day, we repost this WIN TV story about amazing parents making education and literacy a priority in their homes and the lives of their little ones. 3rd of June 2019, WIN News aired a story about Student Education Trust. In collaboration with CYP, they interviewed SET donor Katrina Gibson, Mossman Gorge MPower coach consultant Terrence Douglas and CYP General Manager of Cape Operations, Audrey Deemal. Transcript of story:... WIN News Cairns EDUCATION SAVING: Indigenous families in remote FNQ communities are making children’s education a priority. With the Cape York Partnership celebrating 10 years of supplying school books and through the self-funded, Student Education Trust. Reporter Siobhan McKenna: Success at school requires more than just attendance. Getting the right books, uniforms and equipment can be costly but are important to getting the most out of an education. That’s something that kids and parents in the remote communities of Far North Queensland have been working to ensure. SET donor, Katrina Gibson: A lot of them don’t have that kind of money, soon as O-Hub opened up the SET's accounts and I was interested and I applied for it and I’ve still got money saved up for my kids right up until today. Reporter Siobhan McKenna: The funds started in Cape York 10 years ago and has since rolled out to other remote communities like Coen, Aurukun and Mossman Gorge. It’s fully self-funded, with each parent encouraged to open an account when their child is born, gradually putting away money for the day that child starts school. Cape York Partnership - Terrence Douglas: So the first day of school the child has all the stuff from your uniforms, shoes, bags, lunch box. Reporter Siobhan McKenna: Today over 1000 students hold an account with a total of 3.3 million dollars saved over its years. Cape York Partnership, Audrey Deemal: It is a remarkable achievement especially for low income earning communities and disadvantaged communities. Reporter Siobhan McKenna: The money can only be unlocked for education, paying for camps, buying uniforms, books and even boarding school supplies. Making sure money is no barrier to a good education. Cape York Partnership, Audrey Deemal: What they love about the trust is that the money is available there whenever they need it. They don’t have to stress about trying to find the money to pay for things. Reporter Siobhan McKenna: The program has been so well received the Cape York Partnership hopes to one day roll it out to all remote communities in Far North Queensland

07.01.2022 Thus is important. Thanks Naomi Hobson Artist for sharing

07.01.2022 & Free webinar 5pm est Wed 14 Oct Hear Noel Pearson, Prof. John Quiggin and Prof. Bill Mitchell yarn about addressing the problems of poverty, income inequality and unemployment. Register at: bit.ly/PEH-SIG-Webinar... Hosted by The Political Economy of Health Special Interest Group - Public Health Association of Australia

07.01.2022 Massive congratulations to Lillian Bowen for her incredible dedication and nurturing of ancestral language across the next generations. What an amazing teacher and inspiration to those children in front of her !

05.01.2022 What a terrific initiative - CONGRATULATIONS to all past and present involved in its creation !!