Welcome to Djarragun Sports Academy

Djarragun Sports Academy is a division of Djarragun College Djarragun College and is situated on the Bruce Highway just north of Gordonvale. Set up expressly for the delivery of educational programmes to indigenous Australians, the College promotes excellence in education with a strong emphasis on values education which are underpinned by Christian values.

Currently our students come from the Torres Strait Islands, Cape York communities, Cairns, Yarrabah, Gordonvale, Aloomba and surrounding suburbs.The College is an independent school controlled by a Board of Directors. The Anglican dioceses of Brisbane and of North Queensland are members of the company limited by guarantee. The College has its own constitution which sets the parameters from which the College operates.

Sporting Program - includes AFL, Rugby League/Union, Basketball, Volleyball. Dare To Achieve(DTA) is an adventure based activities program conducted at a near by farm located on the banks of the beautiful Mulgrave river. Facilities include a rope course, walking tracks, deep swimming holes, camping, canoeing and dormitories with river views. Boarding information.

Academy Ethos

Quality Play (challenge indigenous athletes)
Engage external sport providers
Adopt peer support programmes
Foster broad leadership skills
Commitment to uphold Djarragun Colleges values

Academy Overview

Increase attendance (school population)
Improved behaviour (subjective assessment by teachers)
Maturity in social interactions (leadership)
Develop self-confidence
Create vocational skills that lead to employment opportunities
Decision making, leadership, team work skills

Djarragun Sports Academy supporting Cairns indigious community

Djarragun College