Our Structure

Poetry Education and Remote Learning Pty Ltd (the Company) is a proprietary limited company registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The Company operates under a corporate structure overseen by its director(s) in accordance with relevant governance and regulatory requirements. The Company is the registered holder of the business name Nguzu Aka, under which it conducts certain activities, including advocacy and community focused initiatives. The Company is a separate legal entity and maintains its own rights and obligations independent of its directors, shareholders and individuals associated with its activities.

Our Purpose

As an Indigenous led organisation we deliver culturally grounded educational programs for learners of all ages across two business units. Our programs and services are designed so that it can be delivered specifically in Torres Strait Islander language systems and Indigenous place based knowledge derived from Northern Peninsula Area and Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands).

Our Vision

To cultivate a community where poetry, financial literacy and social advocacy can grow through accessible learning experiences, particularly within rural & remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

Our work includes:

• Kala Lagaw Ya Writing Project

• Yumplatok Translation Service

• Cultural Language Immersion;

• Remote flexible online delivery;

• Creative art sessions with local Artist;

• Partnerships and engagement with local communities.

We aim to deliver culturally appropriate services and programs with integrity, safety and respect. We support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge to improve tertiary learning.

Our Values

• Creativity by way of encouraging imagination, expression and originality.

• Accessibility to ensure learning opportunities are available to all.

• Excellence in delivering high quality educational content and advocacy services.

• Integrity to operate with transparency, honesty and accountability.

• Community building supportive and connected learning environments.