Acting Chief Executive Officer, Cape York Institute
Audrey is a proud Guugu Yimithirr bama from the Thirrtharr Warra clan of Hope Vale in Cape York, deeply committed to her region. With 14 years at Cape York Partnership (CYP), she uses her extensive knowledge and connections to empower families. Audrey believes that with rights come responsibilities, a principle instilled in her by her elders.
At CYP, Audrey has led key initiatives, including the Social and Human Services Recovery for Wujal Wujal community, after Cyclone Jasper. Her work focuses on empowering families and fostering strong community ties. In 2023, she earned a Westpac Social Change Fellowship, traveling to Amsterdam for the World Forum for Social Enterprise and visiting social enterprises in Amsterdam and Australia.
Beyond her professional achievements, Audrey enjoys camping, fishing, boating, gardening, cooking, and binge-watching home renovation and cooking shows when not entertaining her family.
