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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Outdoor education program gives Woorabinda high school students a reason to attend classes

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On a normal school day at this remote Queensland Indigenous high school, student numbers are low. An outdoor education program at Wadja Wadja High School in the central Queensland community of Woorabinda is boosting attendance rates and changing young lives. "Normally you wouldn't see a class like this at a school, but the fact that we have it here is …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Woorabinda pool to open this summer with three new lifeguards, as industry struggles for staff

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For Michael Singho, becoming a lifeguard was more than a job opportunity. Key points: The Woorabinda pool closed for several days last summer due to a lack of lifeguards Michael Singho is one of three new lifeguards who will work at the pool Royal Lifesaving Queensland says finding lifeguards to staff regional pools is a common struggle In the Indigenous …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Woorabinda residents work to change fortunes of Australia's most disadvantaged town

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Alwyn Doolan is overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers as he loads a trailer with donated furniture and clothing. "There's already a lot of preconceived ideas around Woorabinda and what community life is like," Mr Doolan said. "When you live here, and you live and breathe your days and your life and Woorabinda you can see how we've transitioned or …

Community Our Community Woorabinda Rachel Mcghee Farahmand Weazel Cr Weazel

1 year, 6 months ago

Voice to Parliament draws mixed opinions in Indigenous community of Woorabinda

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Like many in his community, Douglas Graham wants to see the town of Woorabinda — and the lives of the people in it — improve, but he is unsure if or how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament would help. "I support the concept of constitutional recognition, but if you really want to make change, and close this gap … the …

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2 years ago

Woorabinda State School teacher aides receive Certificate III as remote community celebrates

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Small voices shouted mighty words of encouragement as "Nan Marilyn" approached the Woorabinda State School stage to accept her Certificate III in Education Support. Working as role models Another Certificate III recipient Terrence "Ham" Barnham grew up in Woorabinda and finished year 11 in Yeppoon before returning home. "I realised I've got to do it, to get the certificates, if …

Community Students Certificate Queensland His Community Marilyn School Teacher

2 years, 3 months ago

Calls for outreach support in remote communities to help First Nations' people gain birth certificates

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For 17 years, Dakota Saltner did not exist in the eyes of the government. Coordinator of the Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program, Ronald Naden, said distrust in government, due to colonisation and stolen generations, and a lack of services in remote communities were contributing factors. Nationwide issue Mr Naden said the Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program estimates about …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Gumby gumby trees and other Aboriginal medicines to be researched by CQ University

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University researchers have delved into the properties of gumby gumby trees and other traditional medicines in partnership with a Ghungalu elder who practises from his "bush pharmacy" in central Queensland. Key points: Ghungalu elder Uncle Steve Kemp has grown and documented traditional medicine for decades A CQ University project is researching the properties of his medicine Uncle Steve hoped the …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland cancer battler Fred Conway wants to close the healthcare gap

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Fred Conway is a grandfather to more than 70 children, a proud Bidjara and Barada elder, and a Medal of the Order of Australia recipient – but "wretched cancer" does not discriminate. Key points: Cancer is the leading cause of death for Indigenous Australians, according to an AIHW report Uncle Fred received an OAM on the final day of radiation …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Rural Queensland nurse's message of resilience to young people

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Chelsea Bligh spent the first seven years of her life chasing four older siblings around the family's rural Queensland cattle property. Key points: Chelsea Bligh lost two loved ones while completing her degree Ms Bligh wants young people to know "pushing through bad days" is worth it She wants to see more Indigenous staff in hospitals across the country The …

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3 years ago

Join Emma Donovan for a musical trip around this land's many nations

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"There's this fire in their belly and the freedom to share stories now." NORTHERN TERRITORY Languages: Yolngu, Warlpiri Artists: Baker Boy, Yirrmal, King Stingray, Mambali, Emily Wurramara Countries: Yolngu, Tiwi Islands From Torres Strait to the mainland and onto Yolngu country, we are introduced to two young dhapirrk men being Baker Boy and Yirrmal who cover lots of ground and …

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