Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the names and photos of deceased people. ATSICHS Brisbane Life Member Aunty Anne Tranby left an indelible mark on the landscape of Indigenous health and community care. Her journey spanned decades, showcasing unwavering dedication, a warm and welcoming nature and a steadfast commitment […]
‘Open Up the Ridge’ is a free and inclusive event that the ATSICHS Youth Service team runs in partnership with the YMCA at Acacia Ridge every Friday afternoon. A typical scene involves teenagers bouncing basketballs around on the court with a couple of coaches, painting canvases while yarning with youth case managers and choosing nail […]
Proud Wiradjuri and Birri man Kulan has his head in the game after returning from a successful stint in the United States competing at the Amateur Athletic Union Basketball World Championships in Orlando, Florida. Kulan is a multi-talented individual, not only excelling in basketball but also demonstrating his academic prowess. In addition to his sporting […]
Proud Jirrbal woman Talisha is so passionate about the health and wellbeing of her community she’s not settling for just a qualification in nursing, she is currently studying her second degree in medicine. Talisha is also one of our Young, Black and Proud academic scholarship winners for 2023 and we can’t wait to welcome her […]
Providing health and human services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, our way, means creating a strong feedback loop that enables the voices of clients to inform service design and delivery. This is why Kristina Spears, ATSICHS Brisbane Community Researcher, plays such a key role in our research programs. Connecting. Listening. Gathering. Channeling. With […]
16 year old Wiradjuri woman Dakota is committed to a career as a Veterinary Nurse and she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to achieve her goals. Dakota is a passionate equestrian and travels 60km each day to attend Victory College in Gympie. Here she is able to pursue her dreams with school based […]
This year we received a record number of applications and awarded 43 scholarships across South East Queensland and the Torres Strait. Our Young, Black and Proud Scholarship program supports and celebrates our young mob who exhibit outstanding talent in the arts, sport or academic fields. We partnered with the Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFFC) […]
Proud Kubin Moa and Boigu Island artist Marcellus sees his art adorning t-shirts, coffee mugs, canvases and more and with a Young, Black and Proud scholarship up his sleeve he’s one step closer to making that dream a reality. Marcellus is currently studying at TAFE but has always had a penchant for art. He discovered […]
The 2023 Queensland Murri Rugby League Carnival has come to a close, finishing off two weeks filled with rugby league action. This final leg of the carnival featured the junior divisions, including the U14s, U16s, and U18s. Held again at the Redcliffe Dolphins fields, this year’s event was massive, with over 680 young boys and […]
Player Profile: Heath Reeves Heath Reeves, a proud Kuku Yalanji boy, is making his presence felt at the Queensland Murri Carnival (QMC). Playing as a winger for the ATSICHS Brother Boys U16s, he does more than just support the team, he also engages in attacking play. “We’ve put in the work and have been training […]