NRL Cowboys House

Welcome to NRL Cowboys House, a unique and culturally-safe boarding facility located in Gulliver, Hugh Street, Australia. As an establishment, point of interest, and school, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women attending partner schools in Townsville.

At NRL Cowboys House, our students receive comprehensive support from dedicated teams in education, wellbeing, culture, and career transitions. We follow a holistic wraparound model of care, ensuring that every aspect of our students' lives is taken care of. Managed by the Cowboys Community Foundation, the charity arm of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, NRL Cowboys House is a joint initiative between the National Rugby League, North Queensland Cowboys, the Queensland Government, and the Australian Government.

Our Boys and Girls Campus serve as a 'home away from home' for students in Year 7-12, aged 12-18 years, during the school year. These students come from remote communities across North and Far North Queensland, including the Torres Strait Islands. We are grateful for the tireless care and commitment shown by our partner school communities in helping our students learn, grow, and achieve.

We firmly believe that education is the key to opening doors and pursuing one's dreams. As our 2022 graduate, Elijah Joe, said, "Education is the key to open many doors, depending on which path, knowledge, and aspirations you would like to pursue." We are proud to celebrate the transition of our senior students from secondary school to further education, training, or employment.

We would like to express our gratitude to our valued partner family for their commitment and shared vision in removing distance as a barrier to education and creating life-changing opportunities through education equity. For any inquiries or to get in touch with us, please contact us at T 07 4727 6400 or E cowboyshouse@cowboys.com.au. You can also visit us at 272 Hugh Street, Gulliver Qld 4812 or send mail to PO Box 446, Aitkenvale Qld 4814.

NRL Cowboys House and the Cowboys Community Foundation acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We honor the Elders past, present, and emerging and celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. For any general inquiries, please reach out to us at PO Box 1411, Townsville Qld 4810 or contact us at T 07 4773 0700 and E enquiries@cowboysfoundation.org.au.

Please note that Cowboys Community Foundation is the registered trading name of Cowboys Charity Limited, a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. For more information, you can search for us using our ABN 89 603 728 427 on the Charity Register. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young Indigenous students and creating a brighter future for all.