Cape York Leaders Program students are completing Year 12 at a rate well above the national average – but demand for scholarships continues to outstrip available places. Only 27 of 340 Indigenous young people entering secondary school in remote Cape York Peninsula in 2027 have been offered the opportunity to attend a quality school that all […]
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Cape York Leaders Program tertiary scholar Layla Broderick is studying for a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at CQUniversity and has completed her second year in a Cadet Program. Layla has been gaining hands-on experience across Cape York while building the knowledge and skills she hopes to bring back to community. Hear from Layla in her own
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Young leaders from Cape York gathered on the Sunshine Coast for the annual Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) Leadership Camp, spending six days immersed in adventure, leadership and reflection. The cohort came together ahead of the 2026 school year to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Over the course of the week they participated in structured activities designed to challenge them, push them out of their comfort zones and
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Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) graduating Year 12 scholar El’leija Creek is closing the chapter on her secondary schooling with pride, gratitude and a bold vision for the future. After joining the program in Year 7 and spending her high school years at Stuartholme in Brisbane, she now looks ahead to university studies in architectural design – a dream sparked by
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In 2025, Cape York Leaders Program marks 20 years of supporting young people from Cape York to complete secondary school at the best boarding schools in Queensland and transition into strong post-school pathways, including tertiary scholarships. This year’s 13 secondary and 3 tertiary graduates represent both a significant personal achievement and an important milestone in
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An independent analysis by Gargun provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the Cape York Leaders Program and its long-term impact on young people from remote Indigenous communities. Drawing on two decades of program data, the report examines how structured opportunity, mentoring and high-quality education pathways are influencing outcomes in schooling, employment and income
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How Cape York Leaders Program is helping Jaleighra lead with purpose For Jaleighra Deeral, joining CYLP in Year 7 was a life-changing experience that helped her grow into the leader she is today. Now, as a senior at St Peter’s Lutheran College in Brisbane, she is preparing for the next step on her leadership journey.
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From Coen to Columba. How a Cape York Leaders Program scholarship is helping siblings thrive in boarding life For siblings Latisha and Conrad Spratt from Coen, moving away from home to pursue a better education on a Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP), scholarship, was a big and unfamiliar step. Now in Year 11 and Year
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Cape York Leaders Program scholar Lachlan Cobus is already showing the kind of determination and vision that sets CYLP students apart while boarding at Marist College Ashgrove. Lachlan said one of his favourite subjects is religion, as it gives him the chance to learn about different cultures and worldviews – especially those of Indigenous peoples around
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Cape York Leaders Program marks 20 years of impact and growth this year, and to celebrate, a series of events in Rockhampton, Townsville, Brisbane and Cairns took place. These gatherings brought together current students, alumni, families, partner schools and more to reflect on two decades of educational opportunity, leadership development and cultural pride. The events
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