AFL Cape York House Foundation Celebrates Progress in Women’s Sport with First Female Development Coordinator
AFL Cape York Ltd is proud to announce the appointment of former student Iada Bowie as its first-ever Female Development Coordinator.
Pacific Toyota Supports AFL Cape York House Foundation with Loan Vehicle and Ongoing Donations
AFL Cape York House Foundation has welcomed the support of Pacific Toyota Cairns, with the local business loaning a Toyota Prado GXL on in a reciprocal relationship to support awareness around both organisations.
AFL Cape York House Hosts Second Annual Self-Portrait Exhibition
AFL Cape York House’s Me. The Exhibition ‘Culture’ returns on 9 Nov, celebrating student self-portraits about exploring their identity and heritage pride.
AFL Cape York House Foundation Receives $10,000 Donation
August 28, 2024 AFL Cape York House Foundation has gratefully accepted a generous donation of $10,000 from SKS Indigenous Technologies. This contribution will support the organisation’s mission of providing a ‘home away from home’ for young First Nations students while studying in Cairns, far from their families and communities. The donation will enable AFL Cape […]
Nautilus Aviation donates 100 footballs to regional schools and communities
August 15, 2024 The AFL Cape York Foundation was one of several schools and organisations in the Far North and the Torres Strait Islands to benefit from a recent donation of footballs by Nautilus Aviation. The local commercial aviation company has a longstanding relationship with AFL Cape York Ltd with a strong focus on community […]
The Brisbane Lions have re-signed for the 50-50 Charity Raffle to raise funds for charity partners across the 2024 season.
July 22, 2024 This year, each charity partner will be given a dedicated Lions home game to support their cause, with promotional activities adding to the funds raised through the 50-50 Charity Raffle. Members and fans can pre-purchase 50-50 Charity Raffle tickets online to support these great charities as well as supporting them on game […]
Renee Williams Appointed Chair of AFL Cape York Ltd
L-R Reyonce Bassani, Walter Satrick, Callum Liddy, Renee Williams, Lachlan Ngakyunkwokka, Nellie Sailor and Paulilla-May Toby. April 23, 2024 The AFL has appointed Renee Williams as the new Chair of AFL Cape York Ltd at tonight’s Annual General Meeting. The AFL thanks and congratulates John Hollander who held the role of Chair for 17 years. Renee, a proud Aboriginal […]
AFL Cape York dancers stun on Opera House stage
November 29, 2023 The AFL Cape York House students were greeted with a guard of honour on Monday after a weekend in Sydney competing in DanceRites, Australia’s national First Nations dance competition. The competition served as the culmination of the 2023 AFL Cape York House Cultural Program, wherein students have the opportunity to explore and […]
AFL Cape York art exhibition a success
November 16, 2023 THE AFL Cape York House art exhibition on Saturday was a resounding success, drawing crowds to the Hilton Cairns and delighting the students whose work was on display. Me. The Exhibition was the secondary school boarding facility’s inaugural art exhibition, showcasing the students’ self-portraits depicting their learner identities. Aside from the scores of Cairns […]
AFL Cape York students gear up for art exhibition
November 9, 2023 THE young people of AFL Cape York House are gearing up for their art exhibition this weekend, where they will showcase self-portraits to the people of Cairns. Me. The Exhibition will open at the Hilton Cairns this Saturday, November 11, following an Acknowledgement of Country at 10 am. The AFL Cape York House […]