Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation
ABN 31 213 096 805indigenous_corpEducationCommunity Controlled
CairnsQLD4870Outer Regional AustraliaSEIFA Decile 3
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO3 of 7 systems
Power Score
8.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$2.7M
All sources
Justice Funding
$2.7M
12 programs
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
↑QLD Indigenous detention rate +45% over 4 years
↑QLD nightly detention population +19% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2025-11QLD Child Rights Report 2025 published
2025-11Justice Reinvestment Framework launched
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
2025-03Wacol Youth Remand Centre opens
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
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Board & Governance4 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacee Christian | chair | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Lucy Deemal | director | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Porsha O'Brien | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Kai Lowah | board_member | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
EducationSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesPre/Post ReleaseRural & RemoteYouth
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialised Support Services | $773K | 44 | 2020-21 – 2021-22 |
| Mental Health — Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective | $577K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| CYRD - Bridging to Flexischool | $265K | 2 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Community Youth Response and Diversion | $264K | 1 | 2023-24 – 2023-24 |
| Specialised Supplies and Services | $252K | 10 | 2020-21 – 2021-22 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work — Youth Skills | $133K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work | $133K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| QFCC Sponsorship - Growing out Way initiative, Grounded Together | $96K | 1 | 2023-24 – 2023-24 |
| Specialised Alternative Learning Programs | $70K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $63K | 2 | 2020-21 – 2023-24 |
| Specialised Service and Support | $30K | 2 | – |
| Young People | $4K | 1 | 2019-20 – 2019-20 |
ALMA Evidence-Linked Interventions
Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG)
Cultural ConnectionDeadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) is an Indigenous youth-led organization that provides culturally appropriate support services and programs for at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. They focus on mentoring, cultural connection, and leadership development through various community initiatives and activities.
Indigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)
Relationships
| Entity | Type | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Youth Response and Diversion | grant | $264K | 2023 | justice_funding |
| CYRD - Bridging to Flexischool | grant | $137K | 2024 | justice_funding |
| SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORK | grant | $133K | 2024 | justice_funding |
| CYRD - Bridging to Flexischool | grant | $128K | 2024 | justice_funding |
| QFCC Sponsorship - Growing out Way initiative, Grounded Together | grant | $96K | 2023 | justice_funding |
| Specialised Alternative Learning Programs | grant | $70K | 2024 | justice_funding |
| Gambling Community Benefit fund | grant | $35K | 2023 | justice_funding |
| Gambling Community Benefit fund | grant | $28K | 2020 | justice_funding |
| Young People | grant | $4K | 2019 | justice_funding |
| Kai Lowah | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Porsha O'Brien | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Lucy Deemal | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Stacee Christian | directorship | — | — | acnc_register |
| Indigenous Art Code Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Reconciliation Australia Limited | shared_director | — | — | person_roles_crossmatch |
| Foundation For Rural And Regional Renewal | grant | — | 2020 | frrr_grants |