Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation

Each year, QATSIF (Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation) invites our schools to select an outstanding student leader from amongst their current Year 11 and 12 QATSIF students.

This deadly young leader will be recognised with a 2024 QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader Award medallion and certificate for presentation at each school's Annual Awards Night or a similar occasion.

Who will be your school's 2024 QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader?

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👩🏾‍🎓Are you graduating from Year 12 or do you know someone who is?👨🏾‍🎓

Again this year, QATSIF has produced a list of opportunities for our 2050+ Year 12 QATSIF graduates. We have already emailed this to all of our schools, but it is also available at: https://www.qatsif.org.au/2024graduateopportunities

Please share this with any Year 12 First Nations graduates or their families and add any another great opportunities in the comment section, so that we can add them to our list.

For anyone interested in a career in the banking sector, there is information available on the major banks' websites:

ANZ Australia Indigenous Careers: https://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/indigenous-opportunities/

Commonwealth Bank Indigenous Careers: https://www.commbank.com.au/about-us/careers/working-here/indigenous-careers.html

NAB Indigenous Careers: https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility/our-people/indigenous-employment

Westpac Indigenous Careers: https://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/indigenouscareers/

QATSIF congratulates all of the deadly young artists who took part in our 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition. 👏🏾

Every Queensland school was invited to take part in our 7th annual competition. This year, we had a record 208 entries from Queensland's deadly First Nations secondary school artists in visual arts, poetry, music, dance, pottery and sculpture.

We have posted out our trophies, medallions and certificates through all participating schools.

QATSIF thanks Griffith University for sponsoring our creative arts competition.

We thank the deadly team at Grinners Trophies for their great work and support.

You can see the results and check out these talented young artists' work at: https://www.qatsif.org.au/qatsif-creative-arts-competition.

😍 Are you ready to be inspired? 🤩

As part of our 2024 QATSIF 👩🏾‍🎓🧑🏾‍🎓Graduations, we shared a wisdom reflection to send our QATSIF graduates out inspired by their rich cultural wisdom and heritage and to "Dream Big" for a bright future - https://youtu.be/GNjEXUWPSmI

The wisdom of prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is set to music and artwork from our 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition. All of the music and art featured was created by Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students.

QATSIF congratulates our deadly 2050 Year 12 graduates and 208 talented entrants in our QATSIF Creative Arts Competition.

NB* - First Nations viewers are advised that this presentation contains the names of deceased persons.

*** 🤩QATSIF is celebrating a record 2313 applications for our 16th scholarship round 😍***

Thanks to all Queensland Schools who have put forward their current Year 10 and 11 students for a QATSIF Scholarship next year. As usual, we expect that these scholarships will be approved by mid-November so that schools can notify families before the school holidays.

QATSIF looks forward to welcoming its 21,000th student next year. This will mean that nearly 9% of Queensland's total Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population will have received a QATSIF Scholarship. 👏🏾

Calling all future First Nation Australia STEM Professionals!

START QUT (STEM Intensive) delivers a first-year QUT STEM unit in a two-week intensive study program during the summer holidays in January 2025. This unique program is designed for current Year 11 students entering Year 12 in 2025. There are no tuition fees for successful applications.

The QUT Oodgeroo Unit is committed to facilitating and supporting educational endeavours and STEM aspirations of First Nation Australians. As such, the QUT Oodgeroo Unit can support any First Nation Australian student participating in the START QUT (STEM Intensive) program with transport and accommodation.

Find out more at: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/options/start-qut-stem-intensive or by emailing [email protected] or phoning 3138 2000

***Health Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying health in 2025 ****

The Puggy Hunter Health Scholarships are now open for current Year 12s and others looking to study Health at university or other providers next year. Further details and applications at: https://www.ruralhealthpro.org/s/puggy-hunter-scholarship

This scholarship is available to students studying across a diverse range of qualifications through vocational education and training and university including:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care
• Allied health (excluding pharmacy)
• Dentistry and oral health (excluding dental assistants)
• Medicine
• Mental health studies
• Nursing (Registered and Enrolled nursing)
• Midwifery

Applications close: October 20

👀 Are you looking for a school holiday activity? Why not try QATSIF's 10 daily challenges?

You can check out the challenges at: https://www.qatsif.org.au/student-challenges

👩🏾‍🎓Are you graduating from Year 12 or do you know someone who is?👨🏾‍🎓

Again this year, QATSIF has produced a list of opportunities for our 2050+ Year 12 QATSIF graduates. We have already emailed this to all of our schools, but it is also available at: https://www.qatsif.org.au/2024graduateopportunities

Please share this with any Year 12 First Nations graduates or their families and add any another great opportunities in the comment section, so that we can add them to our list.

*** 🤩 QATSIF is celebrating a record 2323 applications for our 16th scholarship round 😍***

Thanks to all Queensland Schools who have put forward their current Year 10 and 11 students for a QATSIF Scholarship next year. As usual, we expect that these scholarships will be approved by mid-November so that schools can notify families before the school holidays.

QATSIF looks forward to welcoming its 21,000th student next year. This will mean that nearly 9% of Queensland's total Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population will have received a QATSIF Scholarship. 👏🏾

On behalf of our QATSIF Patrons, Board and team, we wish all of our students, schools and families a happy, relaxing and fun school holidays. 🏖🏄‍🎣🏉🤸🏾🚴🏾‍♀️

We hope that it will be a time for our dedicated students and hard-working school staff to recharge their batteries and return refreshed for term 4.

You can now view our QATSIF 2023 Annual Report at: https://www.qatsif.org.au/annual-reports

As well as celebrating our deadly QATSIF students' achievements, it contains artworks from our 2023 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition and Student Leader award winners.

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Congratulations to the very talented Janice Lyall and Noah Taylor from Dimbulah State School who were presented with their 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts trophies and certificates by Mr Shane Knuth, the local Member for Hill. 👏🏾

Janice took out 1st place in Year 10 Portraiture and Highly Commended in Year 10 Printmaking. Noah received 3rd place in Year 9 Portraiture.

Our 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition received a record 208 entries from Year 7 to 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from all Queensland schools.

Calling all future First Nation Australia STEM Professionals!

START QUT (STEM Intensive) delivers a first-year QUT STEM unit in a two-week intensive study program during the summer holidays in January 2025. This unique program is designed for current Year 11 students entering Year 12 in 2025.
There are no tuition fees for successful applications.

The QUT Oodgeroo Unit is committed to facilitating and supporting educational endeavours and STEM aspirations of First Nation Australians. As such, the QUT Oodgeroo Unit can support any First Nation Australian student participating in the START QUT (STEM Intensive) program with transport and accommodation.

Find out more at: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/options/start-qut-stem-intensive or by emailing [email protected] or phoning 3138 2000

Home Affairs Gap Year program - for any Year 12 students looking at taking a Gap Year.

The Department of Home Affairs Gap Year Program provides an opportunity for people who will complete Year 12 in 2024 to join their dynamic workforce dedicated to keeping Australia prosperous, secure and united.

This 12-month entry level program allows participants to build their knowledge and diverse skills whilst carrying out meaningful and important work. The Gap Year Program provides a supportive learning environment working as part of a team; and includes a comprehensive learning and training program throughout the year, along with support from supervisors and the Entry Level Programs team.

You will be engaged as a non-ongoing employee, however program participants may be offered ongoing positions upon successful completion of the program.

More info at: https://jobs.homeaffairs.gov.au/job/Boro-Gap-Year-Program-2025-ACT/1054602166/

QATSIF congratulates all of the finalists in the Queensland Training Awards - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award.

We are especially proud of our four past and present QATSIF students:

- Courtney McConville - Chinchilla State High School
- Charlotte Ellis - St Columban's College
- Shelby Barney - Brigidine College
- Shaylee Borg - Palm Beach Currumbin State High School

Charlotte Ellis is also up for the School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year Award. Too deadly Charlotte!

We wish all of these deadly young people all the best and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements. 👏🏾

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟-𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 - QUEENSLAND

AFL SportsReady are currently seeking students who are interested in a Commonwealth Bank traineeship in 2025 in the following areas:

📍 Brisbane 📍 Gold Coast 📍 Sunshine Coast 📍Toowoomba

CBA Opportunities CBA Traineeships offer a pathway to success by combining on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications and unwavering support.

Congratulations to the very talented Gowrie artists who entered our 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition.

🥇1st Place School Community Play script- Jahrahn, Jarvis and Wendell.

🥈🥉2nd and 3rd Place for Drawing- Aaron Sabatino.

Too deadly! 👏🏽

😍 Are you ready to be inspired? 🤩

As part of our 2024 QATSIF 👩🏾‍🎓🧑🏾‍🎓Graduations, we shared a wisdom reflection to send our QATSIF graduates out inspired by their rich cultural wisdom and heritage and to "Dream Big" for a bright future - https://youtu.be/GNjEXUWPSmI

The wisdom of prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is set to music and artwork from our 2024 QATSIF Creative Arts Competition. All of the music and art featured was created by Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander secondary students.

QATSIF congratulates our deadly 2050 Year 12 graduates and 208 talented entrants in our QATSIF Creative Arts Competition.

NB* - First Nations viewers are advised that this presentation contains the names of deceased persons.

Congratulations to Kaycee, Aunty Julie and Shy from Lee Street State Special School who are now published children's book authors.

Last year, QATSIF hosted an Our Yarning event where Kaycee, Aunty Julie, Shy and four others wrote children's books that were published by Library For All to encourage First Nations students love of reading.

You can check out the free Our Yarning books at: https://libraryforall.org/impact/australia-our-yarning/

Thanks to our deadly students, schools, families, Elders and special guests who joined us for our QATSIF Toowoomba Graduation at UniSQ.

We are also very grateful to the UniSQ team for hosting our graduation.

We wish all 2050 QATSIF graduates the best for the brightest of futures. 🖤💛❤️💚🤍💙

The full set of photos is available in QATSIF's Facebook album.