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 […]
Player Profile: Jacob Hunt Name: Jacob Hunt Mob: Kamilaroi Team: ATSICHS Brother Boys U14s Experience: 2nd year at Queensland Murri Carnival Jacob Hunt, a proud Kamilaroi boy from NSW, possesses promising talent in rugby league, bringing a blend of skill and determination to the field at this year’s Queensland Murri Carnival (QMC). He is also […]
Player Profile: Enua Heather Mob: Mununjali Team: ATSICHS Brother Boys U16s Position: Second Rower Introducing proud Mununjali boy, Enua, making his mark as he takes the field for the ATSICHS Brother Boys U16’s. Positioned as a second rower, Enua describes his role as building a bond with the props and providing support when they need […]
Today we celebrated our 50 years anniversary with our Community Fun Day held at Waterford Rugby League Club. It might have been a hot one but that didn’t stop the crowds from coming out and supporting us. Youth Services Case Manager Sawee Bero and Family Support Case Manager Aiaga Lee did a fantastic job emceeing […]
14 year old Yuggera woman Holyee-Ann has her sights set on an Olympic gold medal and with a Young, Black and Proud scholarship win under her belt she’s one step closer to making that a reality. Holyee-Ann has been racing BMX since she was three years old. The news that the sport will be one […]