Yarrie Yarns

Congrats Yarrabah Art Centre doing great things.

Amazing work Leah, congrats and all the best for your future.

Congratulations to Leah who is the winner of the Equity Trainee of the Year for the North Queensland Region Training Awards.

Her story is truly inspirational,
Leah had just been awarded care of her three grandchildren after the passing of her only daughter. She was struggling to get work to support her family and was in need of community support herself to push through this difficult time in her life.

After joining the UpCyclinc Traineeship at the recommendation of one of her friends, Leah gained experience in design and production cycles, as well as skills in tool usage, sewing, painting, online marketing, customer service, sales, and retail. She completed the traineeship and was offered a job within Centacare FNQ upon her completion.

There is no denying that Leah is deserving of the North Queensland Region Equity Student of the Year award, for how strong she has been and how far she has come in the face of adversity.

Our Government is so proud of the impact the Skilling Queenslanders for Work program has on both the wider Queensland community and individuals alike.

Great work Chasten, good luck and all the best for the future.

Bring it on! Next week in Gordonvale, who’s going?

NRLW in in FNQ 12 - 14 July

Awesome work LCPL Bon serving your community and being proud of what you do. Thanks for sharing Australian Army

“The uniform makes us all green. When the uniform is on, I know I can walk through brick walls and rainstorms with my brothers and sisters beside me.”

CPL Bon is a third-generation ADF member, with her father still serving in RAAF and her grandfather a WWII veteran of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion.

In her own words:

“I serve because I want to make a difference for my children and my community to live in a country where it's safe, secure, and knowing that our coastlines and lands are always protected by soldiers who are constantly on the road and on boats, who are always ready to protect and defend our people, our country and our nation.

I am a proud NORFORCE soldier and I serve to protect my people, my country and my nation.”

Take a trip to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and grab a snag to support this mob. It will be very much appreciated 🙂

Being a great leader is teaching others to be great leaders. Great work.

Project sees Yarrabah's future Indigenous leaders shine bright More than a dozen participants recently gathered in Yarrabah for the five-day Cape York Institute Leadership Academy (CYILA) – Positive Respectful Relationship Project. Funded by the Department ...

Preparing for their first ever NAIDOC ball in Lockhart River. Great work. It’s great for the soul to have something to look forward to.

Lockhart River gets set to glam up for maiden NAIDOC ball | Cape York Weekly Glamorous gowns and swanky suits are arriving in Lockhart River for the community's first NAIDOC ball. The Puuya Foundation, which…

Another awesome event on the calendar of awesome events.

Cape and Torres performers to unite for NPA celebration of culture | Cape York Weekly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups from across the Northern Peninsula Area will unite once again at the biennial NPA…

She is the first! Congrats Bianca, inspirational!

‘It was for Cape York’: Graham runs into marathon history for hometown | Cape York Weekly Former Weipa resident Bianca Graham says her recent world record marathon effort in London was for her family, friends and…

Congrats and all the best team.

History has been made in Cairns. Congrats Trevor Tim - Div.4 Councillor, Cairns Regional Council

Yoway whichway you mob 👋🏾👋🏻👋 BBM Crew would like to take this moment to congratulate Trevor Tim - Div.4 Councillor, Cairns Regional Council on making history in becoming the first Indigenous person to becoming a Councillor here in the city of Gimuy (Cairns) and also a Happy Happy Birthday today may you have a blessed day 🎊🥳✊🏾✊️✊🏻🖤💛❤️💙💚🖤🤍🔥🔥🔥

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The discovery in the barrier reef also makes incredible revelations about ancient maritime navigation skills. ⁠READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3xyclF9

This is in WA however what an opportunity.

✨Mentoring Opportunity in WA ✨

Are you an emerging First Nations digital content creator ready to develop your technical skills and enhance your personal growth?

Applications are now open for four Regional Media Mentorships, commencing in July 2024 in Broome, Western Australia. Emerging content creators are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity! Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and based in Broome Western Australia or able to relocate to Broome to undertake the Mentorship at the Regional Media Hub.

To learn more go to:
https://sharingstoriesfoundation.org/mentoring/

Thank you to our key project funders, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest for making this project possible.

Hey Mothers with bubs in Yarrie, this is for you. Details below ⬇️ Enjoy!

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

Great work Chantelle, nothing better than supporting your community and I know you do it from your heart.

Meet Chantelle Walmbeng, our youngest Police Liaison Officer and now Aurukun’s Young Citizen of the Year.🏆

As a youth leader and mentor at PCYC Aurukun, Chantelle has been recognised for her leadership to young people of the remote Indigenous community: https://mypolice.page.link/GS4o

Great news fellas.

Well, a lot of planning has happened since we sat here last year to discuss the kick-start of the Yarrabah Men's Shed.
Thanks to Workforce Australia, Wugu Nyambil Ltd, the Yarrabah Business Hub and the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council - YASC for helping to bring the whole project together.
We look forward to connecting with the Gordonvale Men's Shed Inc, the Men's Sheds Edmonton and the Cairns Men's Shed very soon.
(Brent Pearson, President Yarrabah Men's Shed and Rob Friskin, General Manager Wugu Nyambil)

Everyone is working hard to get back to some sort of normality especially in Wujal. Great work for your effort, dedication and positivity.

Congrats Rachael. Mossman Gorge Centre is back up and running after the flooding. The community spirit is strong.

We are excited and proud to share that Rachael Hodges has made the 8th spot on the Travel Weekly Australia ‘Women in Travel Power List.' 🧡

Rachael has guided the process at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre with a passion for sharing the beauty of Aboriginal culture and history.

Learn more about Mossman Gorge: https://bit.ly/34EociU

This is super and Scott is a hero paving the way for the next Super Heroes. Love it.

Want to get physical? Running is a great way to relieve stress and get/keep fit. Check out the below article or the The Indigenous Marathon Foundation for this fitness opportunity. Good luck.

Indigenous Marathon Project Squad applications open The Indigenous Marathon Project Squad are on the hunt for people who want to reach their full potential. The Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) is a highly regarded program that has gained recogn...

It’s about the journey not the destination however these boys took an epic journey to a destination to start their football journey. Fantastic and all the best for achieving your goals.

In January we met Tashiem and Tyler Abbott, who travelled for six months from Ntaria to Taree, to play rugby league. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3NEwKO2

The community spirit is alive and well in Far North Queensland.