Partners Sister- Organisations Cape York Institute (CYI) is a public policy organisation that champions reform and innovation in indigenous and social welfare policies. CYI has three mutually supporting elements: a Think Tank, a Policy and Research Program and a Youth and Leadership Program. Cape York Partnerships Projects (CYPP) is a community development organisation trialling innovative education and welfare reform projects. CYPP aims to restore social norms through the transition from passive welfare to active participation in a real economy. Apunipima Cape York Health Council (Apunipima) is a community controlled preventative health care agency focusing on advocacy and coordination of services at a community level. Key strategies include the Well Person’s Health Check and the River of Life. Cape York Land Council (CYLC) is the recognised Native Title Representative Body for the Cape York Peninsula area. CYLC provides legal advice, advocacy and representation to Cape York Aboriginal people in order to regain their rights to land and sea. Partners Westpac Banking Corporation and Boston Consulting Group provided significant financial and human resource support to CYBD particularly through large scale secondment programs. Indigenous Enterprise Partnerships (IEP) works closely with CYBD to identify needs and channel corporate and philanthropic resources into economic development opportunities within Cape York. Other supporters of Balkanu include;
Queensland Government through the Department of Public Works is supporting the Cape York Digital Network initiative, by facilitating an arrangement through the government's SmartNet initiative. Private Donations A number of projects within Balkanu are supported by the generous donations of individuals. |
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