We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging; and we value Aboriginal and Torres Strait AHL acknowledges the Gugu-Badhun (TBC) People as the traditional owners of the land on which we operate the hostel. WebWith recent figures showing that only 52 per cent of people in the Burdekin have been fully vaccinated, the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS) has opened a new facility at 115 Queen Street to try and raise the rate. We now are a fully funded service delivering the HACC program which is now known as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). Please use our complaints and compliments form. To assist in supporting the local community, the Parks and Open Space team welcomes requests for foliage or items from plants from within Council Parks and Open Space that have a link to cultural, religious, educational and/or scientific purposes. Queensland, Department of Native Affairs, Annual Report (1937): 7. To that end, we are introducing more music and dance, didjeridu, weaving, and traditional foods on top of our cooking sessions, storytelling and outings on the site-owned buses. This was the first of many transfers which, over the next 5 decades, would see many Aboriginal people and some Torres Strait Islander people removed to Palm Island. "Wadda Mooli" is Birrigubba language meaning greetings such as "hello, goodbye, or welcome". Most died obscure deaths overseas[6]. We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past and present - and all future generations. Mrs ORourke said the initiative would receive $500,000 in funding from the Queensland Government over 12 months and was a great example of the community providing a local solution in response to local needs. Taking children out on country will be a key part of this process, however Elders will also take a much wider approach in using cultural practices to build resilience and teach young people respect for themselves and others, she said. ABN: 44 741 992 072 Copyright 2023 Townsville City Council all rights reserved. Turnarounds. Thalia Anthony, Palm Island: Paradise to Prison? Archaeological sites near Townsville have been dated over 10,000 years ago. This is a free and open to the public event, Assemble at 9.30am at the roundabout of Hinchinbrook Drive & Thuringowa Drive (beside Kirwan High School). Francis brings to the advisory council a wealth of experience in dealing with all levels of government and the challenges of community members accessible mainstream support services. Call us today! Randal believes it is important to ensure that the Townsville hospital and healthcare services are culturally appropriate and culturally sensitive to the needs of all our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and peoples. Established under the Industrial and Reformatory Schools Act 1865 (Qld), the girls dormitory at Palm Island was constructed in 1923[12]. Indigenous young offenders and children at high risk of offending will be referred to the service by Youth Justice case workers, the Townsville Stronger Communities Action Group, Elders, Queensland Police, Child Safety officers, schools, and youth and family support services. Shalom Elders Village | Blue Care Cronulla Sharks 2023 NRLW draw snapshot - nrl.com We encourage the Townsville Community to participate at any of the NAIDOC events and help us celebrate NAIDOC in Style. Moses currently works at Department of Seniors, Disability Services & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Townsville Service Centre. Indigenous elders group which works towards preventing social isolation of senior citizens in an informal atmosphere. His body broke up leaving parts along the coast. Jordan has worked on several projects with a strategic focus on organisational culture, change management and service delivery. The Official Launch of NAIDOC Week (Flag Raising & Community Breakfast), Townsville NAIDOC DEADLY DAY OUT (Family Fun Day), Townsville NAIDOC Dinner and Awards Night -Details yet to be confirmed, Townsville NAIDOC Elders Lunch - Details yet to be confirmed. For more information on services and programs, contact Council on 13 48 10. The rebirth of Tasmanian indigenous culture - BBC Travel It also makes our mob feel culturally safe and comfortable knowing that these services are here to assist them. We pay our respects to the Elders weve lost and to those who continue fighting for us across all our Nations and we pay homage to them. Children under five years of age who were sent with parents under punishment to Palm Island were automatically placed in these institutions. In 1993 the TATSICW Townsville became the sponsoring organisation for an Indigenous Home and Community Care (HACC) Program.