Future leaders shine at Pormpuraaw youth summit

Key points

• Young people in Pormpuraaw left the 2026 youth summit feeling inspired, motivated and supported, organisers say. The five-day Pormpur Ngamplin Pam Mongthak event combined sport, workshops and services such as help with birth certificates and blue cards.
• Employers also spoke about job opportunities. CEO Ganthi Kuppusamy said a question session gave young people a chance to raise gaps and challenges they face.
• She said their confidence has grown with each year of the event, which has drawn growing local and external engagement.