Every day, the NRL Cowboys House bus connects students with opportunities to learn, participate and grow. 

Now, through a partnership with Toyota Australia, the bus has also become a platform for student voice. 

Its new wrap features Ngaw Gidha, meaning My Story, an artwork by NRL Cowboys House student Pryce Mara that reflects his connection to family, culture and Country. 

The design was first brought to life on the 2026 North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Indigenous jersey, making Pryce the youngest artist to have his artwork featured on a Cowboys Indigenous jersey at just 13 years old. 

While the wrap gives Pryce’s story another place to be seen, it also reflects the wider purpose of Toyota Australia's partnership with NRL Cowboys House.

For students living away from their home communities, the bus is an important link to life beyond the House. It allows them to take part in experiences that support their education, build their confidence and introduce them to new possibilities. 

Toyota Australia's support is helping students make those connections and access more of the opportunities available to them. 

The partnership also recognises that students bring their own culture, identity and aspirations to every experience. With Ngaw Gidha displayed across the bus, the vehicle represents the young people it supports and the stories they carry with them. 

NRL Cowboys House General Manager Rochelle Jones said Toyota Australia's partnership would strengthen the everyday support provided to students. 

“Our bus connects students with experiences that contribute to their learning, confidence and independence,” Ms Jones said. 

“Toyota Australia's support is helping us create more opportunities for our young people to participate, explore their interests and build towards their futures. 

“The new wrap captures that purpose beautifully. Pryce’s artwork reflects the culture, creativity and identity of our students while showing communities across North Queensland what our young people can achieve.” 

Through the partnership, Toyota Australia is supporting NRL Cowboys House to broaden the experiences available to students and help them make the most of life beyond the House. 

For some students, that may mean discovering a new interest. For others, it could be building a skill, strengthening a connection or developing the confidence to pursue a future pathway. 

Vin Naidoo, General Manager National Marketing said the partnership reflected Toyota Australia's commitment to supporting the growth and aspirations of NRL Cowboys House students. 

“Toyota Australia is delighted to partner with NRL Cowboys House and help students access experiences that can contribute to their development,” Naidoo said.

As the bus travels across North Queensland, Ngaw Gidha will share one student’s story with the wider community. Through Toyota Australia's partnership with NRL Cowboys House, it will also help many more students take their next steps towards stories of their own