SOUTH CAPE YORK CATCHMENTS
South Cape York Catchments is an organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the natural and cultural environment of southern Cape York Peninsula. With a vision of working together to care for our local environment, culture, and community, we strive to address the disadvantages faced by the people living in the region. Our mission involves implementing programs that not only enhance the well-being of the local population but also safeguard the unique natural and cultural heritage of the area.
What sets South Cape York Catchments apart is our commitment to inclusivity and our work to empower Traditional Owners, young people, and volunteers. Our organisation prioritises supporting Indigenous land management in our region, and in line with this, we support Traditional Owners to work on their own land. By doing so, we not only ensure that the voices and perspectives of First People are heard, but also create opportunities for employment, economic growth, and cultural preservation within our local community. Through our collaborative efforts, South Cape York Catchments strives to overcome local challenges and create a sustainable future for the region and its people.
Our Mission
To overcome disadvantages of people living in South Cape York Peninsula by carrying out programs which promote and protect our natural and cultural environment.
Our Vision
Working together we have the leadership, skills, passion and resources to care for our land, environment, culture and community.
What We Do
South Cape York Catchments (SCYC) is a not-for-profit community based Natural & Cultural Resource Management organisation, with 24 years of experience delivering projects across Cape York. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, volunteers, Indigenous Rangers, and young people to create meaningful employment, training, and youth engagement opportunities. We host three Indigenous Ranger Programs and provide ad-hoc support to many others, host up to twelve community events each year, and manage projects that support community and landholders to engage in improved land management activities. Together, we undertake works including fire management, weed control, cultural heritage protection, ecosystem monitoring, feral animal management, water quality monitoring, erosion control, community beach clean-ups, and threatened species surveys.
Keep in touch!
Feel free to stop by and say 'G'day', ask about our projects or have a chat about anything "Cape York" that interests you. Our office is at 113 Charlotte Street, Cooktown.
Call the office on: 0493 622 666
Email: admin@scyc.com.au (or go to the 'Contact Us' tab up the top and use the contact us form)
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