Get involved with DIYDG

Cairns · Yarrabah · Cape York

Backing grassroots community groups with mentoring, governance and shared services to grow strong, sustainable local impact.

• Governance mentor

  1–2 days per quarter

  Sit alongside emerging boards during meetings and workshops, sharing governance experience.

  Experienced directors, senior managers, community elders.

• Grants & reporting buddy

  2–4 hrs per grant round

  Help small groups draft grant applications and acquittal reports in plain English.

Cairns · Innisfail · Atherton Tablelands

Strengthening children, young people and families through culturally safe support, mentoring and family wellbeing.

• Family activity helper

  Ad-hoc weekends

  Help run family days, cultural picnics and school-holiday activities alongside our team.

  Community members and students on placement.

• Youth mentor

  2 hrs / week for 6 months

  Consistent, culturally safe mentoring for a young person referred to Pamle Pamle.

  Working With Children check required.

Cairns · On-Country camps FNQ

Building confident young leaders through culture, teamwork and practical skills that inspire positive action and stronger communities.

• Camp support crew

  3–5 day camps, 2–3 per year

  Logistics, cooking, driving and yarning support at on-Country leadership camps.

• Public speaking coach

  4 x 1-hr sessions

  Coach young leaders preparing to speak at community events.

Statewide QLD

Indigenous-led research turning community voices into evidence that strengthens programs, policy and lasting outcomes for families.

• Yarning circle notetaker

  Occasional evenings

  Support facilitators by capturing themes from community yarning circles.

  Social work / community services students.

Cairns

Empowering First Nations young people aged 16–25 to lead, connect, volunteer and create positive change in their communities.

• Event volunteer

  Per event (3–6 hrs)

  Help run cultural events, NAIDOC, community festivals and youth days.

  Open to everyone 16+.

• Peer mentor

  1 hr / fortnight

  Older members mentor newer ones through activities and check-ins.

Cairns

Flexible learning pathways that reconnect young people with education, culture and employment.

• Tutor / learning helper

  2 hrs / week during term

  Work 1:1 with learners on literacy, numeracy or trade-specific study.

  Teachers, retired trades, university students.

Cairns · On-Country camps

Men's yarning circles, cultural healing, suicide prevention and leadership opportunities for First Nations men.

• Yarning circle host

  Fortnightly evenings

  Support the facilitator to set up, welcome men and share supper.

  First Nations men only.

Cairns · Innisfail · Tablelands

Individualised supports that build independence, confidence, community participation and life skills.

• Community activity buddy

  2–3 hrs / week

  Join participants at community outings — sports, art groups, cultural events.

  NDIS Worker Screening check required.