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
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.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Through a culturally unique and ‘on-country’ boarding experience, we grow Torres Strait Islander children in Years 7-12 to be proud, confident, and prepared for their future.
Boarding
At Torres Strait Kaziw Meta, we believe that boarding is more than just living away from home, it’s stepping into a vibrant community where boarders are supported to dream big, work hard, and stay proud of who they are.
Visit Kaziw Meta
Experience the Kaziw Meta Warm Welcome.
We’re delighted you’re thinking about Torres Strait Kaziw Meta. The best way to understand our unique boarding environment is to experience it for yourself.
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
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.








