My Pathway

UPDATE MONDAY 23rd: SITES OPEN.

Please be aware that our Cook Region sites (Cooktown, Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Cow Bay) will be CLOSED today (Thursday 19th March) and tomorrow (Friday 20th March).

We urge everyone in the watch and warning zones to prepare as best you can, plan your shelter or evacuation options and we hope Narelle passes without causing damage to you or your property.

Plan is to reopen on Monday 23rd March, however we will update this post when any affected sites are opened.

Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation, Hope Vale Foundation, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, National Indigenous Australians Agency

Roberta from our My Pathway - Self-Employment Assistance team is heading up to Malanda late this week to talk to small business owners, or even just anyone with a great business idea about the supports available in our program.

Make sure you have a look at the TradingMate.com.au event if you are on the tablelands and would like to explore how you can be supported in business.

🚀 Big News for Tablelands Trailblazers! 🚀
TM Event panel presenter - Roberta Aloia, representing My Pathway! 🌟

Our next Trading Mate event is on - FRIDAY 27th Feb from 5pm - and we are thrilled to introduce our guest panelist: 💼 Meet Roberta Aloia: Your Small Business Ally

As a Self-Employment Assistance Mentor with My Pathway, Roberta brings a powerhouse combination of real-world experience—having started and run several businesses herself—and expert knowledge of government-funded supports.

She is dedicated to connecting local small businesses in Cairns and the Tablelands to flexible, tailored mentoring designed to help you thrive!

🛠️ What’s in it for you?
Whether you're a start-up or a micro-business owner, My Pathway offers a clear path to success. Best of all, their services are Federally Funded, so there is no cost to you! 💸
Turn Passion into Profit: Launch your big idea with confidence.
Scale & Adapt: Get expert guidance on growing your existing operations.
Tailored Support: Mentoring designed specifically for your unique aspirations.

🌲 Stay & Play on the Tablelands!
Make a getaway of it! We’ll be gathering at the beautiful Malanda Lodge, but rooms are selling fast! 🏃‍♀️💨

✨ EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Snag a room for the special price of just $88! Don’t miss out on the chance to stay at this wonderful location while you network and grow.

📅 Event Details & Booking
Don't leave your business growth to chance—come and get the info you need to succeed!
📍 Where: Malanda Lodge, Atherton Tablelands
🔗 Book Your Spot: https://events.humanitix.com/tm-feb-2026-government-info-event

See you there for an evening of empowering connections! 🤝✨



https://www.tradingmate.com.au/toolbox-talk/2700--big-news-for-tablelands-trailblazers-

🚀 Big News for Tablelands Trailblazers! 🚀
TM Event panel presenter - Roberta Aloia, representing My Pathway! 🌟

Our next Trading Mate event is on - FRIDAY 27th Feb from 5pm - and we are thrilled to introduce our guest panelist: 💼 Meet Roberta Aloia: Your Small Business Ally

As a Self-Employment Assistance Mentor with My Pathway, Roberta brings a powerhouse combination of real-world experience—having started and run several businesses herself—and expert knowledge of government-funded supports.

She is dedicated to connecting local small businesses in Cairns and the Tablelands to flexible, tailored mentoring designed to help you thrive!

🛠️ What’s in it for you?
Whether you're a start-up or a micro-business owner, My Pathway offers a clear path to success. Best of all, their services are Federally Funded, so there is no cost to you! 💸
Turn Passion into Profit: Launch your big idea with confidence.
Scale & Adapt: Get expert guidance on growing your existing operations.
Tailored Support: Mentoring designed specifically for your unique aspirations.

🌲 Stay & Play on the Tablelands!
Make a getaway of it! We’ll be gathering at the beautiful Malanda Lodge, but rooms are selling fast! 🏃‍♀️💨

✨ EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Snag a room for the special price of just $88! Don’t miss out on the chance to stay at this wonderful location while you network and grow.

📅 Event Details & Booking
Don't leave your business growth to chance—come and get the info you need to succeed!
📍 Where: Malanda Lodge, Atherton Tablelands
🔗 Book Your Spot: https://events.humanitix.com/tm-feb-2026-government-info-event

See you there for an evening of empowering connections! 🤝✨



https://www.tradingmate.com.au/toolbox-talk/2700--big-news-for-tablelands-trailblazers-

So cool to return to work to see Community Owned Enterprise's Wujal Wujal 'Pride of Place' Project among the Cape York Weekly's wrapup of the community highlights from 2025!

COE are already well into another couple of these SQW projects in Napranum and Mapoon and have big plans for 2026 also, which we cant wait to share too.

But for now, check out the mini wrap in the piece below, or learn more about that project on the COE website: coenterprises.com.au/
https://capeyorkweekly.com.au/2025-year-in-review-celebrating-the-cape-york-community/20499/

2025 Year in Review: Celebrating the Cape York community | Cape York Weekly Cape York has a strong sense of community, and some colourful characters who call it home. Take a look back…

Annnnnd... to round out the guest speakers list please join us in welcoming the final ABF Future Immortals Tour Ambassador to the Cooktown Connect for Mental Health Week event next week... Tyrone Roberts!

With a career that's already more than a decade long and includes stints with the Knights, Titans, Indigenous All Stars and the Broncos he's got plenty of rugby stories to tell.

Connecting with community is what this event is all about; building relationships by participating in local activities, such as joining clubs, volunteering, attending events, and supporting local businesses. This connection builds a sense of belonging, improves mental and physical health, and provides a support network.

The ABF Future Immortals Tour Ambassadors that will be heading to the Cooktown Connect for Mental Health Week event in early October are locked in!

First up is Preston Campbell OAM! With more than 250 professional games for the Titans, Sharks and Panthers and multiple Origin appearances he's an undisputed great of the game! Catch him and three more ABF Ambassadors on the day in Cooktown (click the blue link above for all the event details).

Connecting with others is a fundamental human need, involving shared experiences, listening, and feelings of belonging, which are crucial for mental and physical health. The event will be a perfect opportunity to connect with others from the Cooktown and surrounding communities.

Creating local opportunities - My Pathway When successful Devonport face painter Carolyn Henwood heard a radio ad for Government funded business support, it was just the spark she needed to begin growing her sole trader business into Caro’s Creative Crew!