The alcohol free event has been scheduled for November 14 to 16.

Cairns based Kym Dann is the ICAN Project Manager, Palm Island and Yarrabah

Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network Ltd and said this will be a huge community event.

“We want to bring this event back to Palm Island to reignite strengthening the community and encouraging others to visit our beautiful island and engage in our culture and community putting Palm Island back on the map,” Ms Dann said.

“The rodeo is being used as a Diversion for the youth on the island in relation to drug and alcohol so is a worthy cause and any support we can get will be greatly appreciated.”

Palm Islanders Pauline Shortjoe and her husband Shaun are locals with a big heart who over the years have provided support and homes to disadvantaged children, stray dogs, cats and horses and are always willing to chip in for the greater good of the community.

“It has been a blessing coming in contact with such amazing people which is the reason I have offered my support to assist with getting this rodeo up and going in November to provide the community with a positive message being Diversion from Drug and Alcohol,” Ms Dann said.

Organisers are currently looking for support in the areas of sponsorship, cash donations, prizes, celebrity MCs, equipment for setting up, and donation of PA equipment.

*For more information, contact Pauline Shortjoe, Palm Island, 0439 813 613 or Kym Dann, Cairns, 0447 834 406.