The Fund was established in 1972 to assist disadvantaged Far North Queensland children and youth in their education, sporting and cultural activities.

Since then, the Fund has assisted thousands of local youth in achieving higher education, representing their region and state in sport, and advancing their cultural ambitions, where their financial situation would not have allowed them to do so.

Thanks to the generosity of individuals and families of the Far North Queensland community, since our inception, we’ve been able to provide $4.4 million in financial assistance, helping many young people from across our region pursue their dreams.

Our youth support funding is available to financially disadvantaged and isolated youth achievers living across the Far North Queensland region and aged up to 24 years old. For eligible applicants, our service covers the vast area from from Cardwell in the South, West to the Queensland border, and North to the tip of Cape York.

At the Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund, we’re passionate about turning potential into possibilities. If you would like to discuss the possibility of establishing a fund to help support us in our vision, please get in touch with our FNQYAF office (07 4051 6590), and a management committee member will be happy to have a confidential discussion.