Mithangkaya Nguli YPA Indigenous Corporation

30/08/2026

Looking for Work in the Mount Isa region?
Have your say in the job seeker survey 👍

The Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee (RJC) wants to hear from people who are looking for work in Mount Isa and surrounding communities.

Your feedback will help identify what's helping and what's getting in the way of finding employment, so future support can be better targeted to local needs.

Help shape future employment opportunities Scan the QR code to take the survey. Any questions please email [email protected]

Survey closes: 28 September 2026

The Mount Isa Regional Jobs Committee is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.

20/08/2026

Last week, the Let's Yarn About Sleep team was welcomed more than 80 collaborators and stakeholders from across Australia to the University of the Sunshine Coast for an important planning event to help guide our application for a Centre for Sleep Health Equity.

Congratulations everyone for a very successful gathering. We are so proud of you all 👍🌈🙌

20/08/2026

Applications for the 2026 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) are now open 🙌

Applications for the 2026 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) are now open.

QIYLP is a leadership and professional development program for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland aged 18–25 years.

The 7-day residential program includes support, empowering participants to become strong and thoughtful leaders.

Since 2004, 784 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have participated in QIYLP. Many participants have returned as mentors, lead mentors and facilitators, helping shape the program for future generations.
Program details

📅 Dates: 5 – 11 December 2026
📍 Location: Meanjin (Brisbane)
⏳ Applications close: 5pm, 20 September 2026
👍 Reasonable program costs covered

To be eligible, participants must:

- be aged 18 to 25 years old at the time of the program (December 2026)
- identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- live in Queensland
- not have participated in the program previously.

How to apply

Applicants can apply online at:https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/get-involved/youth-programs/indigenous-youth-leadership-program/eligibility-and-how-to-apply by 5pm, 20 September 2026.

13/08/2026

We have a number of current employment opportunities with MNYPAbat our Kunparra Youth Shelter. If you are looking for a rewarding role working with young people, then one of these positions could be for you.

Team Leader

https://au.seek.com/job/93950820?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1

Residential Youth Worker

https://au.seek.com/job/93955214?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1

Case Worker

https://au.seek.com/job/93953774?tracking=SHR-IOS-SharedJob-anz-1

The Corporation is seeking a dynamic staff member to support its workforce in community services - working with First Nation Staff & Clients.

02/07/2026

Gather your family and friends and get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the NAIDOC 4B Rodeo & Concert in Mount Isa on the 11th July 2026!

Experience the excitement of rodeo action, celebrate culture and community, and enjoy an incredible night of live entertainment featuring some amazing artists. 🔥🐂🎤

This is set to be one of the biggest NAIDOC events of the year, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

📍 Mount Isa
📅 11th of July!

🤎🖤💛❤️

Tickets can be purchased at

https://www.trybooking.com/DMHTC

Link to Nomination Form: www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au/_uploads/files/FORMS/DayMembershipNominationForms.pdf

Open Until Monday 6 July 🙌💪👍

If you need assistance with your application, please call the Kalkadoon Community Office on 4749-2766 or visit the office at 109 Barkly Highway.

30/06/2026

Reminder - NAIDOC 2026 Cultural Games

Please find attached the NAIDOC poster to distribute to your clients, families, and the community. This event is in collaboration with Injilinji Youth Support Service, NWQICSS and AIDRWA.

Date: Thursday 9 July
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Mount Isa Rugby Union Oval, 54 Urquhart Street

FREE Food and Drinks

Please share far and wide in community 🖤💛❤️💚🩵🤍

29/06/2026

Help amplify young Queenslander's global voice

Queensland Government inviting young people aged 12-25 to have their say on the issues that matter most to them through the Speak OUT survey.

The survey gives young people across Queensland the opportunity to share their views, experiences and priorities directly with the state’s decision makers. Feedback collected will help shape Queensland Government policies, programs and services for young people.

The survey is quick, anonymous and always open. Young people can share their views on topics including:

> Mental health
> Education
> Cost of living
> Housing
> Climate action
> Community wellbeing

Every survey response helps us build a stronger understanding of the issues affecting young people across Queensland.

Thank you for helping amplify young people’s voices.

Sincerely
Office for Youth
Queensland Government

Please help promote far and wide in community 😎👌

29/06/2026

Footprints of LEGACY
HONOURING OUR PAST, GUIDING OUR FUTURE

Calling all families in Mount Isa and surrounding communities! Join us this NAIDOC Week to reflect, heal and celebrate the powerful stories of
Elders, families and community members
who helped shape our region.

When: WEDNESDAY 8 JULY 2026
Time: 5PM – 8PM
Where: Mount Isa Sunset Memorial Cemetery
Entry via Commercial Road

REGISTER BY 12PM, FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2026

Enquiries contact: Natasha Storey
Phone: (07) 4747 3312
Email: [email protected]

Please help promote far and wide in community.

23/06/2026

Indigenous Road Safety Program Session
ON TODAY and THURSDAY 🚗🚕🚙

Good morning all you solid mob in community.

Letting you know that Jas will be running the FREE DriveAbout sessions at MNYPA today at 3pm as well as Thursday same time 👍

If there are any young people you'd like to refer, simply send Jas their names or let her know how many to expect — she'll have consent forms ready for them when they arrive.

You can reach Jas on the email 👇[email protected] or by phone
☎️ 0403 460 402.

Please share far and wide in community,
the more people who know about this awesome program the better 🙌

23/06/2026

Thank You to the Mount Isa organisations who joined us for today's Community Yarn Up

💛🧡💙💜

Gotta love when community comes together for the one purpose, supporting our future generation 🙌👏👏👏💪