"At Cape York Institute, we are constantly asking 'why'. Why are Indigenous youth incarceration rates double the national average. Why haven't we closed the gap in the past ten years. Why do issues in Indigenous affairs seem to be getting worse form time to time. So [we at CYI] ask the questions why, and have a deep passion for reform in Indigenous affairs."

In this episode of Time to Listen, we are joined by Prue Briggs, Cape York Institute's Head of Policy. The Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership (CYI) is an Indigenous lead think tank, founded by Noel Pearson in 2004, which dedicates itself wholeheartedly to reform in Indigenous Affairs at the national, state and local levels of government.
Prue has worked in the public policy space for over 15 years, and is currently overseeing a policy ideas agenda that has the potential to radically and positively transform socioeconomic outcomes for Indigenous communities.
In our discussion, Prue outlines this agenda for 2021, which includes the First Nations Voice to Parliament, a National Jobs Guarantee, furthering education, and matters pertaining to child safety.
Prue also provides an overview of how CYI remains in close consultation with Indigenous communities, particularly those in Cape York, to ensure that their policy agenda is co-designed and absolutely in the best interests of the people whom CYI is concerned with.

Thank you for taking the time to listen.
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To find out more about CYI, visit the website: Cape York Institute - Cape York Partnership

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