Last Friday, ATSICHS Brisbane proudly celebrated the opening of the new Mari-Mari-Ba facility (formerly known as the Joyce Wilding Hostel) on Brisbane’s southside, marking a new chapter in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in crisis. “The name Mari-Mari-Ba, meaning ‘butterfly place’ in the Yuggerra language […]
For Aunty Louise Watego-Coutts, Burragah has always been more than a kindy. It’s a place of culture, community and family. From the early days of the Burragah Aboriginal and Islander Advancement Co-op Society Kindergarten to her children and grandchildren attending the kindy in its later years, the service has always been significant to Aunty Louise. […]
On 4 August every year, we celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their strength in culture and community and the identities that are nurtured through this connection.
Our Jajumbora Children and Family Centre has been awarded a $5000 grant from the Queensland Government’s Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Program. This generous funding will support a Reconciliation Week event at the CFC on 12 June, aimed at fostering community connection and cultural understanding. The Community Canvas event will bring together the local community to explore […]
Our NDIS Access team has an overarching viewpoint of the diverse challenges facing clients with disabilities, the satellite services that exist and the government supports that can be life-changing if only they can be accessed. The team is like a bridge, providing a vital connection point that joins different parts together, bringing transformational benefits that raise the quality of life for people who may be doing it tough without the necessary tools.
Maibinyana, meaning ‘men working together’ (derived from the Yugambeh language and a Torres Strait dialect), is a fitting name for the men’s group at Jimbelunga, which is all about connection, community and collaboration.
Cleavon (CJ) wasn’t clear on his career path after leaving high school but felt a strong pull toward working with community. Volunteering with Deadly Choices reaffirmed his interest in community health, steering him toward an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Traineeship with ATSICHS Brisbane in March 2023.
We caught up with Jimbelunga Cook Charlene to learn more about her background and passion for food.
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There is a lot to consider when it comes to providing nutritious, digestible and crowd-pleasing meals in the aged care sector. Aged Care Operations Manager Belinda Charles and Environmental Services Administration Manager Sharen Suman were pleased to have the opportunity to host Maggie Beer Foundation Chef Trainer and Mentor Anna Sundqvist to share their insight around food and nutrition in the context of Jimbelunga Nursing Centre.
ATSICHS Brisbane is seeking expressions of interest from any talented mob to collaborate on a unique project that aims to visually depict the transformative nature of Delegated Authority in Child Protection decision-making.