Six Cairns region organisations will share in more than $1.7 million in funding through the first round of the Crisafulli Government’s $50 million Kickstarter program, delivering early intervention programs that aim to break the cycle of youth crime.
The programs will provide at-risk young people with access to mentoring, education support, cultural activities, sport, and life skills workshops, helping divert them from offending and building stronger, safer communities.
Kickstarter is part of the government’s $115 million commitment to deliver Gold Standard Early Intervention across Queensland, investing in community-led solutions that stop crime before it starts.
Local programs funded
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Aspire Cairns Community Limited – Learn, Lead, Play and Thrive
$300,000 to expand sport-for-development programs in Cairns’ south, supporting youth aged 8–17 through sport, education, and long-term engagement. -
Bori Muy LTD – Connecting The Dots Youth Program
$300,000 for a 12-week program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, offering mentoring, culturally safe workshops, and community activities. -
Desert Pea Association Inc – CROSSROADS: Kuranda
$285,223 for a year-long creative program using digital media and cultural frameworks to engage at-risk Indigenous youth in Kuranda. -
Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation – On Country Cultural Workshops
$300,000 for 12-week cultural activities such as storytelling, bush skills, and mentoring, designed to strengthen cultural pride and life skills. -
Prosocial Skills Development – Mastering Me
$290,365 for a one-year mentoring and skills development program, combining activity-based learning and on-country experiences to support youth aged 8–17. -
Australian Training Works – The Rebuild Project
$299,210 for a 12-month program providing mechanical training and community service opportunities for youth aged 15–17, fostering responsibility and positive pathways.
By working hand-in-hand with local organisations, the Crisafulli Government is delivering practical support for young people in the Cairns region—and building safer, stronger communities for all.
