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.
We are delighted to introduce five new General Practitioner (GP) registrars who have just commenced their training placements with ATSICHS Brisbane. Dr Sarah will be based at our Northgate clinic, Dr Avalon at Woolloongabba, Dr Bailey at Logan and Dr Mandy and Dr Shuatha will work from Loganlea clinic.
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.
We caught up for a chat with Sawee Bero who has worked with ATSICHS Brisbane for almost five years in a few different roles, most recently as Youth Practitioner.
Feedback is incredibly important to help us improve service delivery, which is why we are running an anonymous survey to hear your thoughts and ideas.
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 […]
Proud Wakka Wakka and Booubyan girl Jyannha is shooting for the stars with her sights set on a career in astronomy. She is currently in Houston, Texas touring the NASA Space Centre through the CASE Space School International Study Program. Thanks to her Young, Black and Proud academic scholarship win she was able to fund […]