Our mission is to provide local, on Country activities that promote cultural and environmental awareness, enhance social skills, build relationships, and pave the way for future employment opportunities for young people.


South Cape York Catchments engages the youth of Cooktown and Cape York in a range of environmental and cultural activities under the guidance and with the support of dedicated mentors. Gaining strong on ground skills, social skills and experience, the youth involved in this program are given opportunities to better understand our local environment through work opportunities and recreational activities. 




For more information or to discuss opportunities, please contact our Youth Program Coordinator :

Kyle: 0456 020 808    kyle@scyc.com.au 

Field trips with school students

Cultural management on Country with Traditional Owners

Connecting young people with local mentors and organisations 

Classroom and school visits and activities


Check out a mini documentary about our 2023 Young Reef Leaders Program produced by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation here!

Our 2023 Young Reef Leaders Program was funded by the partnership between the Australian Government's Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.