Cape York Immersion

Year 9 students travel to remote Indigenous homelands in Cape York to stay with Traditional Owners and Elders on Country, learning about the language, culture, land, and history from the custodians of the oldest living culture in the world.

The group stays on privately-held Indigenous land not accessible outside of this setting to experience the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest, and connects with the rich culture of the Indigenous people who call it home.

Students have the chance to connect with Elders and Traditional owners by partaking in cultural activities such as visiting sacred sites, learning how to paint, playing with young Indigenous children, foraging for their own bush tucker, cooling down in pristine swimming holes, and contributing to small sustainability-focused community projects. To cap off the experience, they spend a day snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef and reflecting on their immersion before returning to Melbourne.

Every student comes back changed from this meaningful experience, with a deeper understanding of life in remote Indigenous communities, and as an ambassador for reconciliation.