Canon Boggo Pilot Hostel

Secondary education hostel with twin share rooms.

 

145 Douglas St

Thursday Island QLD 4875

 (07) 3151 4720

 

‘Canon Boggo Pilot was born on Darnley Island in the Torres Straits.  He worked as a teacher in the early part of his life and then studied and became a catholic priest.  Canon was appointed Director of all Torres Strait missions.  His life work was devoted to preserving the cultural heritage of his people.  Canon spent many years planning and building a cultural centre on the Torres Strait island ministry site, Railway Estate on Thursday Island.  He also preserved the spiritual heritage of Torres Strait Islander people through the publication of the 1st Torres Strait Island hymn book produced in 1974.

AHL acknowledges the Kaurareg People as the traditional owners of the land on which we operate the hostel. AHL pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging
Resident beds 24
Accommodation

20 accommodation rooms (typically contain 2 single beds) with attached bathrooms.

Accessibility Two accommodation rooms are disability friendly with disability friendly bathrooms.
Property amenities

Games room

Dining room

Resident laundry

TV room

BBQ area

Onsite parking
Local facilities

Ibis Supermarket (250m)

121 Douglas St, Thursday Island QLD 4875
Partner school Tagai State College

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in secondary school may be eligible for ABSTUDY payments. Please refer to Abstudy Information on the Services Australia website.