Australia’s
First Certified Indigenous
Boarding Facility

A safe, caring, and high-performing boarding  community for the future leaders of the Torres Strait.

Australia’s
First Certified Indigenous
Boarding Facility

A safe, caring, and high-performing boarding
community for the future leaders of the Torres Strait.

Why Choose Kaziw Meta?

National Excellence

The first Indigenous boarding facility in Australia certified against the Australian Boarding Standard (AS 5725).

On-Country Home

A culturally unique boarding experience where students stay connected to their culture, language, and identity.

Academic and Career Pathways

Through a partnership with Tagai State College, boarders receive strong academic support, including mandatory daily study time, professional on-site tutoring, and career pathway planning.

Healthy Living & Wellbeing

A holistic approach to health that prioritises nutritious meals, regular physical activity, and emotional wellbeing, helping boarders build the resilience and confidence needed to succeed.

Safe & Connected

We use the REACH Boarding System to streamline communication and leave management, ensuring parents and guardians are always connected and informed about their child’s safety and whereabouts.

A Place ofGrowth,Belonging, and Proud Futures

At Kaziw Meta, we believe that boarding is more than just a place to stay, it’s a home where future leaders of the Torres Strait are nurtured, celebrated, and empowered.

Our story began over 45 years ago on Thursday Island. Today, we are a vibrant community operating from our See Kee property in Tamwoy Town, offering a culturally strong environment where students from across Zenadth Kes come together to chase their dreams.

Living at Kaziw Meta shaped who I am today. It gave me independence, strong friendships, and a deep sense of pride in my culture and community.

Madeina David

What I loved about Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, is it taught me real life skills; duties/chores, self care, being responsible, and being a leader.”

— Walea Tom

News and Stories

Kaziw Meta Car Wash: A Soapy Success for Bright Futures

Torres Strait Kaziw Meta boarders participated in a week-long Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding workshop delivered by the nationally acclaimed Deadly Coders program.

Boarders hands-on with AI through Deadly Coders

Torres Strait Kaziw Meta boarders participated in a week-long Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding workshop delivered by the nationally acclaimed Deadly Coders program.

Another big year in store for Torres Strait Kaziw Meta

Come for a tour of Torres Strait Kaziw Meta

We’re delighted you’re thinking about Torres Strait Kaziw Meta. The best way to experience the warm welcome of Torres Strait Kaziw Meta is to take a tour. We welcome parents, guardians and their future boarders to contact us and come for a visit.

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Disclaimer

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, culture and community on which we work and learn on. We pay respect to the elders, past, present and emerging.