Mapoon

Mapoon is situated approximately 960 kilometres north west of Cairns, with the last stretch consisting of an all year access road, a distance of 86 kilometres from Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Mapoon was declared a Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) in 1998 and is held by a group of nominated trustees. An August 2001 Census stated that 197 persons gave their address of usual residence as Marpuna Community with about 92 per cent of the total population being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin.

Mapoon has a new multi million dollar, multi purpose, sport and recreational facility. This facility is ideal for a wide range of sports and as a meeting facility. It will be instrumental in implementing CAPE PCYC's vision to help reduce boredom and juvenile crime.

Having a facility in Mapoon and Napranum will mean more interaction with both communities as inter-community sports days and events are organised.

If you want further information about IBU Projects and Activities in Mapoon Community please contact directly:


Suzanne Williams
Special Projects Coordinator
Something Better Program
Telephone : (07) 4040 4907
Email Address: Suzanne.Williams @pcyc.org.au

Nicole Assan
Program Coordinator
C.A.P.E. PCYC Program
Telephone: (07) 4040 4907
Email Address: Nicole.Assan@pcyc.org.au

Sarah Addo
Regional ICSRO Manager
Telephone: (07) 4040 4992
Email: Sarah.Addo@pcyc.org.au



Updated Friday, 16 July 2010.