Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

What Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation does

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation is a youth-led, First Nations–governed non-profit registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) and headquartered in Mooroobool, Cairns, Queensland. Founded in 2016 (with roots from 2013), it operates 11 community programs targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families across Far North Queensland, spanning youth outreach, family support, men's wellbeing, cultural leadership, sport-based engagement (Ultimate Games), early-years work (Pamle Pamle), and NDIS disability services (MyLife MyWay). A 16-person staff and a board chaired by Stacee Ketchell deliver programs grounded in the organisation's proprietary "DIYDG Way" empowerment methodology, with on-the-ground partnerships with Wuchopperen Health Service, CQUniversity, and Nintiringanyi providing referral, research, and cultural-validation channels.

The corporation's underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: Microsoft 365 and SharePoint form the collaboration and document backbone, Power Apps is used to support referral and intake workflows, and PayPal handles donation processing. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile app surfaced publicly, and no AI/ML tooling evident in the disclosed footprint. The technology layer functions as standard back-office and intake automation rather than as a differentiated product.

DIYDG's revenue model is a multi-source community-sector funding stack rather than a commercial product. Income is drawn from Queensland Government grants, Department of Child Safety funding, Department of Social Services (Commonwealth) grants, NDIS plan-managed fees from the MyLife MyWay service, donations processed through PayPal, and fee-for-service income. This blend of competitive government grants, NDIS billing, philanthropy, and program fees is typical of small-to-mid Indigenous community organisations in Australia, and underpins both the breadth of programs and the dependency on a small number of institutional funders.

Name

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Legal name

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

Website

https://diydg.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) is a youth-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation in Cairns, Queensland, delivering 11 community programs — including youth outreach, NDIS services, men's wellbeing, and cultural leadership — for First Nations youth and families across Far North Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Community Youth Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Climate, Culture & Belonging Initiatives (DEI-Aligned) (EDAKAMAM), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Youth empowerment programs
• Aboriginal community services
• Ndis disability support
• Indigenous family support
• Community youth engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooroobool, Cairns

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: DIYDG receives funding from multiple government departments including the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services (Queensland), Department of Social Services (Commonwealth), and Queensland Government. These grants fund specific programs such as the Thrive Collective (for young people aged 10-21), Kunjur Men's Collective, and Pamle Pamle services.
2. NDIS Support Services: MyLife MyWay program operates as an NDIS registered provider delivering support services to NDIS participants including daily supports, skills development, community access, and cultural capacity building under fee-for-service arrangements.
3. Donations: Charitable donations accepted via PayPal and other channels. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Donations support the organization's youth empowerment programs and services.
4. Fee for Service - Lift Leadership: Lift Leadership program is offered on a fee-for-service basis to schools, groups, and organisations. Schools can request individually tailored programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DIYDG delivers an integrated ecosystem of 11 community programs serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 10–30, families, First Nations men, NDIS participants, and schools in Far North Queensland. Core offerings include youth and family outreach (Pamle Pamle), NDIS-funded disability support (MyLife MyWay), holistic youth case management (Thrive Collective, Learning Loop), peer support gatherings (Good Vibrations), men's wellbeing and suicide prevention (Kunjur Men's Collective), school-based leadership programs (Lift Leadership), music mentorship (Naytive Mentorship), research facilitation (Wanna Know), advocacy (Youth For A Voice), and narrative/cultural identity programs (Grounded Together).

Product overview

DIYDG operates as a service-based organization rather than a software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of community support programs organized around a unified ecosystem model. Core services include: Pamle Pamle (youth and family support with outreach, mentoring, crisis accommodation, and cultural mentoring); MyLife MyWay (NDIS-funded disability support services); Thrive Collective (holistic support ecosystem for young people aged 10-21); Good Vibrations (peer support groups and annual wellbeing camps); Kunjur Men's Collective (men's suicide prevention and wellbeing); Lift Leadership (school-based indigenous leadership programs); Naytive Mentorship (music and songwriting mentorship); Wanna Know (research facilitation); Youth For A Voice (advocacy campaigns); and Grounded Together (narrative therapy and cultural identity programs). Additional offerings include Learning Loop (case coordination) and Empowered By DIYDG (auspicing support for partner organizations). The DIYDG Way empowerment model guides all 11+ community programs, ensuring youth involvement and opportunities for empowerment through a family-structured, grassroots-led approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pamle Pamle: Youth and Family Support Service providing youth outreach, mentoring, crisis accommodation, family supports, travel support, and cultural mentoring.
• My Life My Way
• Good Vibrations
• Kunjur Men's Collective
• Lift Leadership
• Learning Loop
• Wanna Know
• Youth For A Voice
• Naytive Mentorship
• Cairns NAIDOC
• Thrive Collective
• Grounded Together
• Empowered By DIYDG (EBD)

Products and services

• Pamle Pamle Youth and Family Support Service Comprehensive youth and family support service providing youth outreach, mentoring, crisis accommodation, family supports, travel assistance, and cultural mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people disengaged from family and community.
• MyLife MyWay NDIS-registered support services offering community access, skills development, daily living supports, youth mentoring, and cultural capacity building for participants with disability-related needs.
• Thrive Collective Holistic ecosystem of support offerings including peer connections, professional counselling, mentorship, men's suicide prevention, and complex needs case management for young people aged 10–21 and their families.
• Learning Loop Program providing case coordination and individualized support services designed to inspire, equip and empower young people and their families.
• Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective Culturally safe men's support group providing mental health awareness, father-son activities, on-country experiences, yarning circles, and suicide prevention support for First Nations men.
• Good Vibrations Peer support group for young people aged 16–30 featuring weekly gatherings, sports, educational workshops, yarning circles, games, and an annual 3-day wellbeing camp focused on positive peer connections and cultural identity.
• Lift Leadership Fee-for-service leadership development program for schools incorporating Indigenous lenses, Queensland First Nations education frameworks, focusing on culture, identity, justice, and action to build strong future leaders.
• Naytive Mentorship Music mentorship program created and delivered by Naomi Wenitong providing group songwriting sessions and passing on knowledge from over 20 years in the music industry.
• Wanna Know Research facilitation services connecting researchers with young people through culturally safe spaces, supporting engagement for research and development purposes.
• Youth For A Voice Campaign collective providing a platform for young volunteers to engage in social advocacy, including the VOICE documentary film project about the Indigenous Voice referendum.
• Cairns NAIDOC Community-led NAIDOC celebration initiative supported by DIYDG through financial and risk management, enabling young people to actively participate in cultural events.
• Empowered By DIYDG (EBD) Initiative supporting groups and associations through financial auspicement, resource sharing, and community initiative growth facilitation.
• Grounded Together Services employing narrative techniques including 'Boys to Men to Warriors' and 'Girls to Woman to Warrioress' programs, culture in schools initiatives, and songwriting for personal storytelling and empowerment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 individuals participated in the Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective through weekly gatherings and events.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Wuchopperen Health Services LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWuchopperen Health Services is DIYDG's leading Aboriginal Medical Service connection. The partnership focuses on empowering young people to take charge of their mental and physical health and wellbeing. Wuchopperen has donated furniture to DIYDG and the organizations collaborate on community health initiatives.
• Nintiringanyi Indigenous CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIYDG leases and operates services from the Nintiringanyi Cultural Training Centre hub, which serves as the organization's headquarters. The partnership is grounded in strengthening existing ties and co-designing future projects. DIYDG formally moved into this office space in 2020.
• Central Queensland University (CQUniversity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIYDG partners with CQUniversity to empower young people and community to actively engage in research opportunities that impact society. The partnership contributed to the Integrated Atlas of Social and Emotional Wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services in Cairns.
• Jabalbina Aboriginal CorporationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJabalbina On Country Healing Camps engage and awaken the cultural and spiritual awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth regarding their inherent roles and responsibilities, which is fundamental to building a healthy cultural society. DIYDG collaborates to support these healing initiatives.
• Kunjur First Nations Men's CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished official partnership in 2020. Kunjur is a community support group for First Nations men providing culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention support. DIYDG provides organizational support and partnership to help the program gain stability and wider reach.
• Mayi KuwayusecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayi Kuwayu is a research partner engaged in the Integrated Atlas project for social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth in Cairns.
• Young Indigenous Women's Stem AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaytive Mentorship, an 'Empowered by DIYDG' program, conducted a 2-day group songwriting session with the Young Indigenous Women's Stem Academy focused on environmental protection and empowerment messaging.
• Naomi Wenitong (Naytive Mentorship Creator/Facilitator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaomi Wenitong (Shakaya, The Last Kinection, Move It Mob Style) created and delivers Naytive Mentorship, inspired to pass on over 20 years of music industry knowledge to young Indigenous people. DIYDG supports and hosts this program under its Empowered By DIYDG umbrella.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Life Without Barriers: One of Australia's largest nonprofit providers of disability, out-of-home care, and youth services. Directly comparable NDIS registration and disability support offerings to DIYDG's MyLife MyWay, but operating at national scale across non-Indigenous-specific programs.
• Berry Street: Large Victoria-based nonprofit delivering family services, out-of-home care, and youth programs across Australia. Comparable as a scaled community services operator in overlapping service categories (youth, family, disability), but with a much broader geographic footprint and portfolio.
• Mission Australia: National nonprofit providing youth, family, and homelessness services across Australia. Comparable as a scaled community-services incumbent with overlapping youth/family/mental health program categories, though not Indigenous-led.

Direct peers

• The Healing Foundation: National Indigenous-controlled organization focused on healing from intergenerational trauma through community-led programs and research. Directly comparable to DIYDG's Kunjur Men's Collective and trauma-informed cultural work in Far North Queensland.
• Indigenous Marathon Foundation: Indigenous-led organization using running and mentoring to build leadership, health, and life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. Comparable to DIYDG in its youth-empowerment, health-promoting, Indigenous-led model.
• Yalari: Indigenous-led education charity providing scholarships and leadership pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Comparable to DIYDG's Lift Leadership and broader educational empowerment mission for Indigenous youth.
• Wungening Aboriginal Corporation: WA-based Aboriginal community-controlled organization delivering child protection, family support, and cultural healing services. Directly comparable in mission, Indigenous-led governance, and family/youth service mix, but operating in a different geographic catchment.
• Stars Foundation: Australia-wide Indigenous-led organization empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women through education, leadership, and cultural connection programs — closely paralleling DIYDG's youth-empowerment, culturally-grounded model in a different beneficiary cohort.
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health and family services organization. Comparable in Indigenous-controlled delivery model and culturally safe service ethos, but operating in Southeast Queensland.
• Wuchopperen Health Services Limited: Cairns-based Aboriginal community-controlled health service and DIYDG's leading health partner. Comparable as a Far North Queensland Indigenous-led organization delivering culturally safe health and wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Naytive.Mentorship
• Instagraminstagram.com/kunjur_mens_group/profilecard/?igsh=MXhwdW9pcWFwMHFpaw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diydg

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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