Youth of Lockhart River looked a million dollars when they made their grand entrance at the eastern Cape York community’s inaugural NAIDOC Ball on 6 July. Photo: Christine Howes/ Puuya Foundation.
Lockhart River youth turned heads when they made grand red carpet entrances to the eastern Cape York community’s first NAIDOC Ball on 6 July.
There was no way to keep the smiles off the faces of the boys and girls as they glitzed and glammed their way into the event, which was made possible through the Puuya Foundation and formalwear donations by Brisbane-based charity Formally Ever After.
Puuya Foundation chief executive officer Emma Schuh said the ball showed Lockhart River youth who had over 40 per cent school attendance, were enrolled at boarding school, or who were studying and earning “that we recognise their efforts and we see their hard work”.
After attendees wowed on the red carpet and danced, the community was treated to a spectacular fireworks show to end what organisers hope will become an annual celebration of Lockhart River.
The girls dressed to impress on the red carpet. Photo: Christine Howes/ Puuya Foundation.
Lockhart River’s boys look dapper as they pose for a group shot at the ball. Photo: Christine Howes/ Puuya Foundation.
