Inflight Magazine ISSUE FIVE | NOV 2018
Photo by Elena Cartwright
2018 ‘Why I Love Aurukun’ Photo Competition Winner of ‘Best photo by an Aurukun Resident’ and ‘Best Scene’ To see other winners and runner ups go to page 14 - 17.
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CAPE YORK HEALTH CHAMPION RECOGNISED FOR FIFTY YEAR
TORRES STRAIT
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COMMITMENT
CAIRNS INDIGENOUS ART FAIR 2019
Apunipima
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ON THE COVER
CONQUER THE CORRUGATIONS 10
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ZENADTH KES CUP 12 Queensland Rugby League (QRL)
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AURUKUN CELEBRATES
40 YEARS
Aurukun Shire Council
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TOP FOUR THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND
THURSDAY ISLAND
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AURUKUN DEADLY RUNNERS
MY HEALTH RECORD
Kantesha Takai
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NURSE NAVIGATORS
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PATHWAYS TO PILOTING
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LETTER FROM THE CEO
Welcome
This is the fth edition of our in- ight magazine and I would like to say thank you to the many readers who have taken the time to compliment us on it. The team really appreciates the feedback as they work extremely hard to capture your stories for us to share throughout our network.
In this edition, we unearth some wonderful stories from the diverse region we are proud to service.
Socially speaking, it has been a very busy time indeed. Many of you will be surprised to learn that the region hosted a Royal visit from HSH Prince Albert of Monaco visiting the island of Badu in the Torres Strait. The purpose of his trip was to meet up with his friend, Alick Tipoti, who was a featured artist at an exhibition in Monaco in 2016. This is an amazing journey of friendship borne out of a mutual concern for the oceans.
Again, our insatiable appetite for Rugby League was evident. Skytrans was a proud sponsor of the Zenadth Kez Cup held on Thursday Island in October. This was a great carnival played in good spirit with the Wagadagam Storm triumphant overall.
Across the bay, the NPA hosted the annual Dan Ropeyarn Cup in Bamaga where the Injinoo Crocs took out the champion’s title for the third consecutive year.
The Torres Strait also held the biannual Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival on Thursday Island, a kaleidoscope of colour with dancing, singing and feasting. This is a major logistical exercise for the region in terms of transport and accommodation for the outer island participants.
You will also read some inspiring stories shared by the many communities we are privileged to service. Conquer the Corrugations is in its fourth year and continues to raise important mental health awareness. The Raine Island Recovery Project is a vitally important collaboration to protect and restore this green turtle breeding site and seabird rookery. We showcase some of the wonderful entries to the Aurukun Photo competition, with the winning photo, by Elena Cartwright, featuring on the cover of this edition.
As the year draws to a close, the team at Skytrans would like to thank you for your custom and continued support for which we are all extremely grateful.
May this Christmas end on a cheerful note and the New Year begin with a prosperous day.
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Princely visit to Torres Strait
Photo: HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco walking along the beach on Badu Island, with Badu Artist Alick Tipoti © Monaco Expeditions / Ariel Fuchs
Even though they live worlds apart, Torres Strait Indigenous artist and activist Alick Tipoti and His Serene Highness (H.S.H.) Prince Albert II of Monaco have united to help protect the world’s oceans.
H.S.H. Prince Albert II, who is known for his efforts to tackle climate change and his commitment to protect the marine environment, visited Mr Tipoti and his family at his home on remote Badu Island in the Torres Strait, in Queensland. The meeting forms part of a new feature documentary for cinema, which will also include the history of the Badulgal people of Badu and the Monégasque people of Monaco.
Australian lm producer Trish Lake, from Freshwater Pictures, said this was a story about two communities on opposite sides of the planet, Monaco and Badu Island, which are concerned by climate change and the many threats to the future of the oceans.
The men rst met at an exhibition in Monaco in April 2016, where Mr Tipoti was a featured artist at ‘Taba Naba – Australia, Oceania, Arts by Peoples of the Sea’ exhibition, hosted at the Oceanographic Museum. The six-month exhibition drew attention to threats facing the oceans. When Mr Tipoti heard about H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s interest in climate change, he invited the Prince to visit his island home of Badu, where they were already experiencing the effects of rising sea levels during king tides.
“Alick invited Prince Albert to his remote island home in the Torres Strait to see his way of life and to swim with the turtles, dolphins and dugong... and possibly dodge a few crocodiles. Prince Albert accepted the invitation and two years later, the adventure began,” Ms Lake said,
“Alick and the Badu community showed the Prince their way of life”
H.S.H. Prince Albert II discussed the relation between the Badulgul people and the sea with Elders and heard about the challenges facing remote communities like Badu Island including rising sea levels, plastic pollution in the ocean and the scourge of ‘ghost nets’ – abandoned or discarded shing drift nets
which are the invisible killers of large sea creatures like turtles, dugong, dolphins and sharks.
Mr Tipoti, a linguist, artist and dancer wants to ensure his Melanesian ancestors’ language and culture continue in Badu and the Torres Strait, while H.S.H. Prince Albert II wants to uphold the legacy of his great, great grandfather, Monaco’s Prince Albert I, who was a navigator and great supporter of science, art and nature. Like his ancestor, H.S.H. Prince Albert II is committed to the cause of conserving the oceans. Leading Monaco Explorations, H.S.H. Prince Albert II is engaging political and economic decision- makers from all over the world, and is carrying the message to the highest authorities and to the wider public, to guide decisions that will de ne tomorrow’s ocean management. A commitment also shared through the advocacy and awareness-raising work of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, which was built by Prince Albert I and opened in 1910. Now his great, great grandson sees climate change as the ocean’s greatest threat.
The feature documentary will be directed by award-winning Queensland lmmaker Douglas Watkin (ELLA) and the lm crew will be led by Australian cinematographer Mark Broadbent, as Director of Photography. The 85-minute lm is due for a cinema release worldwide in 2020. The lm will give opportunities for emerging Queensland Indigenous lmmakers, including those from the Torres Strait, to be mentored throughout the lm’s production.
Support for the lm comes from organisations that include the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Skytrans Airline, part owned by Johnathan Thurston, which is the leading airline in the Torres Strait.
Recent Freshwater Pictures feature documentaries include Wik Versus Queensland, a powerful insight into the legal decision which restored the rights of the Wik Peoples of Cape York, which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival earlier this year and screens on SBS-On Demand and NITV. This documentary based around Badu, will be nanced as an independent feature lm in Australia.
Story provided by Freshwater Pictures and Hawke & Co
Photos on this page provided by various Skytrans Contributors
His Serene Highness (HSH) enjoying Badu hospitality . During his visit the Prince attended an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs Geiza Stow at her home with many of the women elders of the community
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Cape York Health Champion Recognised for Fifty Year Commitment
At the end of October, Queensland’s top achievers in the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector (ATSICCHS) were honoured at the annual Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) Awards for Excellence ceremony in Brisbane.
At the event, Bernie Singleton, a long- time advocate for Indigenous health and past Chair of Apunipima Cape York Health Council, was inducted in the QAIHC Hall of Fame. The bi-annual QAIHC Hall of Fame acknowledges the contribution and commitment of individuals who have helped lay the foundation for a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector in the state.
The reason behind Bernie Singleton’s nomination was that he has dedicated his career over the last fifty years to improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Cape York, advocating for improved access and better services and always championing the model of community controlled health services. Bernie has also represented Cape York Communities at both state and national forums sharing his knowledge of communities, their health needs, the social determinants and grass roots self- determination.
When Bernie took on the role of Chairperson at Apunipima in 2000 there were only 15 employees. Over the next thirteen years, his stewardship as Chair saw Apunipima’s original advocacy scope developed further to include actual delivery of services and the organisation began its journey towards its current position of being the largest community controlled health service in the Cape York region, today having over 250 employees providing health services to 11 communities.
“It was such a great moment to see Bernie receive the award,” said Dr Mark Wenitong, Public Health Advisor at Apunipima.
“He has dedicated a large part of his life to ensuring that Cape York communities are able to access the health services they need and this award is very well deserved,” he added.
Apunipima’s current Chair, Aileen Addo, also congratulated Bernie on his award, “Bernie’s passion for improving the health outcomes of remote communities, combined with his advocacy has definitely made a huge impact on the way health services are delivered today.”
Bernie himself believes that one of his greatest achievements was securing a Deed of Commitment from the Cape York
Regional Health Forum in 2005 to develop a community controlled health organisation in Cape York. Shortly afterward, Apunipima began to deliver Maternal and Child Health Services, Healthy Lifestyle Services and medical services across ten communities in Cape York.
Bernie’s tenure as Chair at Apunipima included ensuring strong governance systems were in place to provide the foundations for growth, while remaining true to the model of being community- led. Today, 55% of Apunipima’s workforce identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander with over 30% of positions being community-based.
His legacy also includes the establishment of the ‘Bernie Singleton Scholarship’ with the aim of providing support to Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people from Cape York communities wishing to undertake a full time university qualification in Health or Management related studies.
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Mens Camp Wujal
PHOTO GALLERY
Dental Health Aurukun
PormpuraawPHAeaGltEh C9hecks
School Health Checks in Mapoon
Finishing Conquer the Corrugations Mental Health Awareness Walk
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Conquer the
Corrugations
2018 Conquer the Corrugations was another huge success! This is the fourth year over 160 walkers and riders have taken to the dusty corrugations in Cape York to come together to raise awareness of mental health. Honouring loved ones lost and supporting anyone affected through mental health and suicide is the core purpose of this event.
as last year”, said Emma Jackson who is one of the key organisers, “however walkers and riders faced smoke for almost a kilometre on one stretch and they were the toughest corrugations we have ever walked over. Day two saw many sore feet and blisters, but amazingly most carried on through the pain”.
On both days RFDS offered support through their dedicated Mental Health team. Jos Middleton has worked across Cape York for over two years, specialising in mental health and provided a group session on Saturday afternoon around ‘helping your mate’. Most who took part in the walk, gathered in a circle to listen and share in the topic, with some opening-up about very personal experiences and Jos offering advice on how best to respond to friends or loved ones who may be facing challenges. Jos said, “Every blister and every aching muscle was worth it - to know that this event breaks down the barriers associated with mental health and suicide. It’s only by reducing the stigma, that we can reduce the numbers.” RFDS also provide the Saturday night barbeque for everyone.
The Conquer the Corrugations, being in its fourth year, had a solid team of volunteers and supporters this year who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this year’s event more comfortable for everyone. Debbie Jackson, who organises the catering with Donna Jonsson said, “we will always cater for a few more than expected because the most important part of such a gruelling physical challenge is your fuel. We had so much help preparing and cooking this year, and everyone certainly had full tanks.”
More and more children are taking part in the event, with some tackling the hot dust with bare feet. Some ran parts of the stretch and some walked. Emma Jackson said, “Although the nal numbers were similar to 2017, there was a much larger team working behind the scenes, volunteering and helping this year which brings the total number of all involved higher.’
“This event is full of respect, connections, support and patience”, said Emma. “Every single participant is joining in the weekend because they understand the importance of not only physical well- being, but emotional and mental well- being. With this event you get the social element too”.
The Conquer the Corrugation’s Committee would like to thank all sponsors and supporters who made the event a success. The Committee appreciates the huge level of support from the far north, with not only supplying monetary support, prizes or time, but through helping raise awareness of the issues around mental health and helping to raise the pro le of the event.
This is one of the only Cape York events that does not request an entry fee or registration charge, and it is the only event where all catering is provided for the whole weekend for every participant, through sponsorships and volunteers. Businesses, organisations and other not for pro ts not just across Cape York, but Australia, contribute heavily towards this
event, driving the importance of mental health awareness and working towards removing
the stigma attached to those words.
Families came from as far as Townsville to Bamaga for the walk of just over 40km, including Atherton, Cooktown, Coen, Weipa, Napranum, Mapoon and Aurukun. Local stations joined in and some sponsors participated whole-heartedly to show their support.
Almost every business in Weipa showed support for the weekend in some way. Shelly Radlof, who is also key to this event expressed admiration and sincere thanks to all sponsors, “The sponsors make this event happen. Businesses and organisations go above and beyond to help through nancial donations, prizes or through a donation
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of their time and equipment. Without this generosity, we would not have the
event.” Shelly is a local lady and has witnessed the
impacts mental health illness can have.
The Committee also acknowledges Cook Shire Council, Department of Main Roads and Transport, Queensland Ambulance,
RFDS and Coen Police. This year the local police supported the event with a full presence. Sergent McCarthy, from Coen, attended both days, assisting with slowing passing traf c and
chatting to walkers.
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Winners of the 2018 Zenadth Kes Cup 2018,
WAGADAGAM STORM WAGADAGAM STORM
CELEBRATING THEIR WIN!!
KIGU HUNTERS
WAGADAGAM STORM
KALKA BULAS
PIONEER DAMES
PIONEER KNIGHTS
ROXIN EAGLES
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ZENADTH KES CUP
THURSDAY ISLAND, TORRES STRAIT ISLAND, OCTOBER 12 - 14, 2018
The 2018 ‘Sea Swift’ Zenadth Kes Cup was held at the Ken Brown Oval on Thursday Island and had ten men’s and three ladies’ teams competing.
Thursday Island was alight, with team supporters wearing their colours and waving their ags to support their players, their role models and their heroes as they ran onto the Ken Brown Oval.
In the men’s division, most of the 15 Outer Islands were represented and this once again highlights the importance of the game of rugby league in the Torres Strait.
The three ladies’ teams played in a round robin and the ten men’s teams, placed in a different pool, played four games, before two teams were eliminated. The top eight advanced to play in the quarter nals on Sunday.
All the games were played in the true spirit of the game, with big hits and strong runs left on the eld as players who were trying to dominate their brother/sister in the opposition, embraced each other and walked away together as if nothing just happened on the eld. All men’s squads were lled to the maximum of 30 players per squad.
The total participation was 476 players and team of cials. We had 300 senior male players and 50 male of cials for senior teams, 24 junior male players and six male of cials. We had 69 senior female players, 15 female
of cials for the senior teams, eight junior female players and four female of cials.
Health Checks
Working with the Queensland Health Mens and Womens Health Team, they offered a Young Person Health Check down at the grounds before the carnival and offered a free entry pass to the rst 100 participants to complete the Health Check. 99 participants completed the Young Person Check. Opportunistic Health checks were also offered.
Reclaim the Night March
For the third year running, Zenadth Kes Rugby League worked in partnership with Mura Kosker Sorority to help promote the Reclaim the night Message by marching around the eld and also promote the message of ‘No form of violence is acceptable’. The event is traditionally held on the last Friday in October and was previously attended by women, however men and children now march along side women in a united protest against violence.
12 Match Of cials attended the carnival arranged by Micheal Inman and the NRL from around the State with one of them being a local referee from Bamaga. These of cials consisted of Rod ‘Hairy’ McRae, George Sailor, Josh Eaton, Kara-Lee Nolan, Madison Stammers, Trayeden Fulmer, Will Kennedy, Alan Bain, Marsat Newman, Keiran Anderson, Mick Inman and Steve Clark. Tanya Tully also attended the carnival from Cairns as a Level
two Sports Trainer. She worked with Level one Sports Trainer Chris Paea throughout the carnival.
A very big thank you to the carnival sponsors for their contribution. Without these wonderful people there simply would be no community events like the carnival. A big thank you also to TSIMA League for their assistance in promoting, the Queensland Rugby League scoring and entering results, and also to the Neguam Ladies for their assistance over the weekend with manning the gate and other odd jobs around the grounds. Sponsors for the 2018 Zenadth Kes Cup were: Sea Swift, Torres Strait Youth & Recreation Sporting Association, IBIS/CEQ, Skytrans, Containers for Change, Cynthia Lui MP Of ce, Tagai Management Consultants KCD, TRAWQ Indigenous Corporation, Rebel Marine, Island Rooster and Torres News.
We would also like to say a big thank you to the volunteers this year. The volunteers have been the backbone for this carnival, whether they’re setting up, cleaning up or working in the kiosk they are the people who keep the carnival going annually.
Terry Abednego
Operations Manager Cape/Torres QRL Northern Division
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MULGA
MURA BEIZAM
AAM KAREM BEIZAM
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WAKEYAMA
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Why I Love Aurukun
Photo Competition
Photo by Scotty White Winner of: ‘Favourite Activity’
Brilliantly coloured sunsets on the Aurukun waterfront were the most popular photographs submitted to the ‘Why I Love Aurukun’ Photo Competition.
The winners were announced at Aurukun Day celebrating the people and community of Aurukun.
Mayor Dereck Walpo said Aurukun Shire Council’s annual competition attracted 250 entries from residents and people who regularly visit Aurukun.
“It was great to see almost twice as many entries as we received last year showing how much people love the scenery and people of Aurukun,” he said.
“This competition gives our community the opportunity to show pride in the place they live.
“I would like to thank our generous sponsors. Skytrans donated a return ight to Cairns for the best photo by an Aurukun resident and cash prizes were donated
by Kang Kang Café, Black Star Radio, CBC Staff Selection and Aurukun Shire Council.”
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Aurukun at work
Winner: Renee Gavin
Runner-up: Kay Ennis
Highly commended: Noel Waterman
Best scene
Winner: Elena Cartwright
(on the cover)
Runner-up: Yvonne Smart
Highly commended: Rhonda Woolla, Kelly Ross, and Keri Tamwoy
Best photo in competition
Winner: Yvonne Smart
Runner-up: Renee Gavin
Highly commended: Adam Trezise, Baressa Frazer and Sha-lane Gibson
Photo by youth
Winner: Azaria Woolla Runner-up: Leah Williams, Highly commended: Johoiakim Kawangka and Leah Williams.
Favourite activity
Winner: Scotty White Runner-up: Renee Gavin Highly commended: Rachel Jensen, Damir Lovrincevic and Smithy Kepple
Best photo by an Aurukun resident
Winner: Elena Cartwright Runner-up: Renee Gavin
Highly commended: Yvonne Smart, Gordon Fawcett and Tina Van Bekkum
Aurukun character
Winner: - Not Awarded
Runner-up: Gordon Fawcett Highly commended: Noel Waterman and Steven Pelham
By Renee Gavin Winner of: ‘Aurukun At Work’
Check out all these photos on the next page
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COMPETITION CATEGORIES
By Renee Gavin Winner of: ‘Aurukun At Work’
Winners
By Elena Cartwright Winner of: ‘Best Scene’ and ‘Best Photo by an Aurukun Resident’
By Kay Ennis
Runner up for: ‘ Aurukun at Work’
By Yvonne Smart
Winner of: ‘Best Photo in Competition’ Runner up for: ‘Best Scene’
By Scotty White Winner of: ‘Favourite Activity’
Runners up
Runner up foPhoto by an By Smithy Kepple Highly Commended for: ‘Aurukun Activity’
By Steven Pelham Highly Commended for: ‘Aurukun Character’
By Damir Lovrencivic
Highly Commended for: ‘Favourite Activity’
By Kelly Ross
Highly CommenBy Rhonda Woolla Highly Commended for: ‘Best Scene’
By Keri P Tamwoy Highly Commended for: ‘Best Scene’
By Tina van Bekkum
Highly Commended for: ‘Best Photo by an Aurukun Resident’
By Sha-lane Gibson
Highly Commended for: ‘Best Photo in Competition’
By Adam Trezise
Highly Commended for: ‘Best Photo in Competition’
By Leah Williams
Highly Commended for: ‘ChildHighly Commended
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By Azaria Woolla
Winner of: ‘Photo by Youth’
By Renee Gavin r: ‘Favourite Activity’, “Best Aurukun Resident’ and ‘Best Photo in Competition’
By Leah Williams Runner up for: ‘Photo by Youth’
By Gordon Fawcett
Runner up for: ‘Aurukun Character’
Highly Commended: ‘Best Photo by an Aurukun Resident’
CONGRATULATIONS
I LOVE AURUKUN PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS, RUNNERS UP AND HIGHLY COMMENDED
See previous page for list of photographers, category winners, runners up and highly commended.
ded for: ‘Best Scene’
Youth’
By Rachel Jensen
Highly Commended for: ‘Favourite Character’
By Noel Waterman
Highly Commended for: ‘Aurukun Character’
By Baressa Frazer
Highly Commended for: ‘Best Photo in Competition’
By Noel Waterman
Highly Commended for: ‘Aurukun at Work’
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By Noel Waterman
Highly Commended for: ‘Aurukun at Work’
By Johoiakim Kawangka
Highly Commended for: ‘Photo by Youth’
AURUKUN
CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Busby Marou headlined a free community concert in Aurukun on August 25 as part of Aurukun Shire Council’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
Mayor Dereck Walpo said May 22 marked the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Aurukun Shire Council.
“We are celebrating the occasion with a series of community activities including the Busby Marou concert which is our gift to the community,” he said.
“Thanks to the support of Skytrans, Rio Tinto, Sea Swift, Glencore, Preston Law and other sponsors, people in Aurukun enjoyed the live music that people in the cities get to hear.
“As part of the 40th celebrations we have introduced the Aurukun Shire Council ‘Deadly Employee Awards’ given out each quarter with an overall winner to be selected in December.
“It is often the women in our community who are at the forefront of striving for a better future for Aurukun and Council took great pleasure in presenting Because of Her We Can Awards’ to 15 of our leading ladies.
“Congratulations to Council’s employees and to the community’s leading women, I thank you for your dedication.
“Next will be the volunteer awards to recognise the people in Aurukun who give up so much of their time to help with community events.
“The I Love Aurukun Photo Competition which we introduced last year with great success was even bigger this year with many magni cent images of the scenery and life of Aurukun.
“Other events to conclude our 40 Years celebrations will be Remembrance Day on November 11, a Christmas Event including the Christmas Light Competition on December 8 and the Council’s staff Christmas Party combined with the Annual Deadly Employee and Volunteer Awards on December 7.
“Aurukun Shire Council prides itself on providing much more than essential services for Aurukun and will continue working to better enhance the community’s lifestyle.”
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Because of Her, We Can
A Community Police Of cer, Deputy Principal and Councillors were among the 16 nominations for the ‘Because of Her We Can’ awards. Each of these women were nominated for their leadership and strength in our community.
Congratulations to Gertrude Yunkaporta, Kerrie Anjimulkan Tamwoy, Janine Chevathun, Baressa Frazer, Barbara Bandicootcha, Kailung Hudson, Mavis Ngallametta, Lois Toikalkin, Ada Woolla OAM, Doris Poonkamelya OAM, Vera Koomeeta OAM, Jenny Kawangka, Mary Anne Kerindun, Harriet Pootchemunka, Janice Yunkaporta, and Maureen Karyuka.
Deadly
Employee
Awards
The volume of nominations each quarter for the Aurukun Shire Council’s Deadly Employee Awards has shown just how many great people work for the Council. The winners for the rst quarter were Nick Pootchemunka, runner- up was Anne Boundy and third place was awarded to Michael Thompson.
Wayne Roberts won the second quarter, Rhonda Jolliffe came second and Dick Wilson was third.
George Warusam won the third quarter, Heston Korkaktain came second and Patrick Bell came third.
1Oth ANNIVERSARY
AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
12 – 14 July 2O19 Opening night 11 July
ciaf.com.au
CIAF’s 1Oth Anniversary will showcase the diverse cultures and artistic wealth of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples through an impressive three day program of art, dance, music, talks and workshops.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Photographs: Kerry Trapnell Photography, Lovegreen Photography, Blueclick Photography.
This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland’s Backing Indigenous Arts initiative, which aims to build a stronger, more sustainable and ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industry in the State.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Limited is assisted by the Australian Government Supported through the Australian Government’s through the Australia Council, It’s arts funding and advisory body. Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Programme.
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Skytrans Uniform Design Competition for CIAF’s 1Oth Anniversary
ARTWORK GUIDELINES:
• Designs must be unique and original.
• Designs must incorporate or complement the Skytrans maroon PMS colour.
• Participants are only allowed to submit one design, which is to be executed solely by the submitter.
• Artwork must be a minimum size of 55cm x 75cm and maximum size of 9Ocm x 12Ocm.
• Artwork must be 2D.
The winning artist will be awarded the following:
• Acquisitive prize of $4OOO cash (plus licencing fee).
• Return ights to CIAF 2O19
(Return ights to Cairns from anywhere on the Skytrans network).
• Double pass to CIAF Opening Night on Thursday 11 July 2O19 valued at $13O.
All shortlisted artworks will be exhibited during CIAF’s 1Oth anniversary, 12-14 July 2O19.
Submissions open now until Friday 25 January 2O19.
For more information and to view the competition guidelines please visit
ciaf.com.au/skytrans-competition
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*details correct at time of publication,
visit ciaf.com.au/skytrans-competition for terms and conditions.
1 O t h A N N I V E R S A R Y AUSTRALIA’S PREMIER INDIGENOUS ART FAIR
CIAF and Skytrans are delighted to present an acquisitive art prize as part of our ongoing partnership, celebrating Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander distinctive art and culture.
CIAF and Skytrans invite Queensland based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to submit a 2D work in any medium for the Skytrans Uniform Design Competition. The winning artwork will be incorporated into a newly designed Skytrans uniform.
Aurukun Deadly Runners was started in March 2018 by Scott White who runs the Aurukun ‘Transition 2 Success’ Program for Remote Youth Justice. Scott also initiated the Mornington Island Deadly Runners club in 2017
Deadly Runners clubs are an initiative of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) founded by legendary Australian marathon runner Rob De Castella.
The IMF holds an annual National Indigenous Deadly Running Championship at Uluru each year, where over 20 Deadly running clubs take part with their most committed runners being selected to take part.
The Aurukun Deadly Runners club has up to 40 participants training weekly including many local youth, adults and services workers of the community. Training sessions take place at the Aurukun PCYC on Wednesdays at 5.30pm and are followed by a BBQ. Of these 40 participants, four Aurukun youth were selected to represent their community at Uluru. These youth were chosen because of their commitment to both the running club and as important, for having positive attendance at school and other youth programs.
A large number of community services donated funds towards getting the youth from Aurukun to Uluru including Skytrans who kindly donated return flights to Cairns for each of the selected runners. Skytrans also supports the Aurukun Deadly runners by giving a 15kg weight allowance to transport second hand running shoes to Aurukun gifted by the FNQ community. Over 500 pairs have been received so far which helps to promote good foot care for the talented young runners.
The four selected runners enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Uluru taking part in an individual race amongst over 100 athletes which included members of the Australian Olympic squad and indigenous runners from all over the country. The four runners were all boys aged 9, 13, 14 and 16.
The four runners also competed as a relay team in a second race event which saw them cover 12km around the base of Uluru. This is the only competition race that the traditional owners of Uluru, the Mutitjulu people, allow to take place on their beautiful and sacred country.
A message stick, hand carved by a local artist of the Aurukun art centre (see in photos, shaped as a dugong) was used
as a relay baton and then gifted to the people of Mutitjulu. This gift of thanks was made, used and given by all competing communities. Cultural exchange and making of new friends is a significant part of the special Uluru event.
The young runners also got to experience visiting the Yulara camel farm, enjoyed 5 star food, took part in welcome to country ceremonies, an awards night and also visited the Cairns aquarium. Everything combined made for an unforgettable trip!!
Elders of the Aurukun community believe that the four young runners could be the first people of Aurukun to visit Uluru. They all represented their community with great behaviour and Aurukun can be proud of their achievements.
Aurukun Deadly Runners Club continues to meet weekly and there will be chances for another group of runners to represent Aurukun at next year’s event, as long as the same support can be found, which I’m confident will not be a problem given the great success and response to this year’s event.
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AURUKUN DEADLY RUNNERS
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My Health Record
accessible wherever you travel
My Health Record can play a positive role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Julie Tongs OAM, the CEO of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, in Canberra says My Health Record is an important initiative – particularly for Winnunga’s clients.
“Not just because they may be transient. They’ve also got very complex health issues – both physical, mental and social issues, as well as cultural issues. So, it just makes good sense to us, for all of our clients to have a My Health Record.
My Health Record is an online summary of an individual’s key health information, that is controlled by them, and that is easily accessible by doctors, pharmacists, specialists and hospitals.
In North Queensland most people already have one as the area was part of the My Health Record opt out trial held in 2016.
Julie Tongs said: “At Winnunga, we have 790 transient clients so if, for example, a client from the Northern Territory visits us, it is not easy to get hold of their doctor.
“Having a My Health Record means our GP can access their important information
quickly.
“We’ve had people come to Canberra from very remote communities where the clinics are only open for an hour on a particular day. A good example is Kintore, a remote settlement 530 km west of Alice Springs near the Western Australian border.
“Trying to track down medical records for these people is dif cult to say the least. Often when people come to Winnunga they have left their medications at home or they’ve run out and they don’t know what their prescriptions are.
“Many are like me, they know one is a little blue pill or a little white pill, but can’t remember the name. It just makes sense for people to have this information in a My Health Record, accessible wherever they are.
“What’s really exciting now is that more and more information is being uploaded into
“
Having a My Health Record means our GP can” access their important information quickly.
Julie Tongs OAM, the CEO of Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
records. The more information you have, particularly medicines information, the more useful My Health Record is,” Ms Tongs said. According to North Queensland Primary Health Network CEO John Gregg digital technology such as My Health Record is transforming healthcare.
“My Health Record has the power to improve access to services, increase collaboration and facilitate the delivery of safe, high quality and effective healthcare, which ultimately saves lives,”
“Some people may not realise that they already have a My Health Record,” said Mr Gregg.
“The Government’s national expansion program is a great opportunity to remind residents of the bene ts of using this tool, and to encourage them to explore some of the new features.
“For example, a recent addition is the connection to pathology and diagnostic services where blood, X-ray, CT, and other test reports can now be uploaded by participating organisations.
“This functionality is particularly useful when monitoring changes in chronic conditions, and can reduce the need for tests to be duplicated by multiple practitioners,” he said.
My Health record is particularly useful for people on the move.
More information on My Health Record can be found at www.myhealthrecord.gov.au Support is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from non‐English speaking backgrounds, people with limited digital literacy, and those living in rural and remote regions. Information in 13 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages including Kriol and Yumplatok are also available: https://www.myhealthrecord.gov. au/information-in-aboriginal-and-torres-strait- islander-languages
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Cape York Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY
0930 0815 1515 1715
1140 1 1115 2 1630 0 1830 0 1815 0
QN072 QN082 QN076 QN089 QN088
Your Queensland Owned Airline
TO PORMPURAAW
FROM CAIRNS
QN020
TO AURUKUN
TO LOCKHART RIVER TO LOCKHART RIVER
TO COEN
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
MONDAY 0855 TUESDAY 1650 WEDNESDAY 1640 TO WEIPA
TUESDAY 0815
0935 1 1005 1
QN082 QN084
MONDAY 0645 1215 TUESDAY 0700 WEDNESDAY 0715 WEDNESDAY 1355 THURSDAY 1400 FRIDAY 1400
0825 0 1450 1 0935 1 0950 1 1610 1 1635 1 1635 1
QN020 QN028 QN034 QN024 QN027 QN026 QN026
1725 0 1715 0
QN039 QN027
THURSDAY
0845
TO BAMAGA
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 1245 WEDNESDAY 0745 THURSDAY 0800 FRIDAY 0800 TO COEN
1540 1 0945 0 1005 0 1055 1
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
MONDAY 0645 TUESDAY 0630 WEDNESDAY 1355 THURSDAY 0700 FRIDAY 1330 TO HORN ISLAND MONDAY 1245 WEDNESDAY 0745 THURSDAY 0800 FRIDAY 0800 TO KOWANYAMA MONDAY 0745 TUESDAY 0630 WEDNESDAY 1235 THURSDAY 0700 FRIDAY 1330 TO LOCKHART RIVER MONDAY 0645
1020 2 0935 2 1515 0 1005 2 1450 0
QN020 QN082 QN027 QN084 QN088
1035 0 1045 0
QN043 QN044
TO CAIRNS
1215 TUESDAY 0700 WEDNESDAY 0715 WEDNESDAY 1355 THURSDAY 1400 FRIDAY 1400
0930 1 1345 0 0830 0 0845 0 1715 2 1530 0 1530 0
QN020 QN028 QN034 QN024 QN027 QN026 QN026
THURSDAY 1600 FRIDAY 1510
1720 1 1630 1
QN089 QN088
TO PORMPURAAW
THURSDAY 1600 1640 0 QN089 FRIDAY 1510 1550 0 QN088
MONDAY 0745 TUESDAY 0645 WEDNESDAY 1235 THURSDAY 0700 FRIDAY 1330 TO WEIPA
0950 1 0835 1 1355 0 0905 1 1550 1
QN072 QN082 QN076 QN084 QN088
TO COEN
TUESDAY 0700
1025 2
QN034
MONDAY FRIDAY
TO CAIRNS MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1520 1540 0 1035 1055 0
QN046 QN048
TO AURUKUN
* Schedule correct at time of publishing. * Schedule not valid for public Holidays.
TO CAIRNS
Effective 28 October 2018*
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY 1700
1450 0 1035 1 1045 1 1005 0
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No. QN020
0900 0 0745 0 1445 1 0815 0 1630 2
QN072 QN082 QN076 QN084 QN088
FROM PORMPURAAW
FROM AURUKUN
TO CAIRNS
FROM KOWANYAMA
FROM BAMAGA
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1415 0900 0915 1600 1600
1450 0 0935 0 0950 0 1635 0 1635 0
QN028 QN034 QN024 QN026 QN026
FROM COEN
TO CAIRNS
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
FROM HORN ISLAND
TUESDAY THURSDAY
0855 0925
0935 0 1005 0
QN082 QN084
Day Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
TO CAIRNS
MONDAY 0855 1520 TUESDAY 1650 WEDNESDAY 1020 WEDNESDAY 1640 THURSDAY 1705 FRIDAY 1705
1200 2 1700 0 1925 1 1200 0 1915 1 1845 0 1845 0
QN020 QN028 QN034 QN024 QN027 QN026 QN026
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
TO COEN
TO LOCKHART RIVER
MONDAY 0930 TUESDAY 0815 THURSDAY 0845
0950 0 0835 0 0905 0
QN072 QN082 QN084
MONDAY 0855
1020 1
0930 0 QN020
TUESDAY 1005
1025 0
QN039
TO AURUKUN
MONDAY 1610 WEDNESDAY 1015 THURSDAY 1025 FRIDAY 1115 TO HORN ISLAND WEDNESDAY 1015 THURSDAY 1025
1810 0 1310 1 1320 1 1315 0
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
TO COEN
MONDAY 1040 TUESDAY 0955 WEDNESDAY 1535 THURSDAY 1600 FRIDAY 1510
1200 0 1115 0 1915 2 1905 2 1815 2
QN082 QN027 QN089 QN088
TO WEIPA
TO LAOUCRKUHKAURNT RIVER
TO CAIRNS
WEDNESDAY 1535
1610 0
QN027
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
TO KOWANYAMA
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1020 0855 1425 1700 1610
1140 0 1115 1 1630 1 1905 1 1815 1
QN072 QN082 QN076 QN089 QN088
TO LOCKHART RIVER
WEDNESDAY 1535
1715 1
QN027
TO KOWANYAMA
TO PORMPURAAW
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1700 FRIDAY 1610
1445 0 1720 0 1630 0
QN076 QN089 QN088
TO BAMAGA
Day
Dep Arr Stops
Flight No.
FROM WEIPA
1520 1810 1 1105 1310 0 1115 1320 0 1035 1315 1
QN046 QN043 QN044 QN048
TUESDAY 1600
1620 0 1925 2 1725 1
QN039 QN039 QN039
FROM LOCKHART RIVER
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
MONDAY
1000
1020 0
QN020
MONDAY
0830 1415 1755 0915 1745 1600 1600
1000 1 1700 1 1925 0 1200 1 1915 0 1845 1 1845 1
QN823 QN028 QN039 QN024 QN027 QN026 QN026
TUESDAY
0900
1025 1
QN034
Day
Dep
Arr Stops
Flight No.
TUESDAY 1600
TO LOCKHART RIVER
TUESDAY 1600
1425
NQ EVENT CALENDAR
Please enjoy our free Calendar of events around the Cape and Torres Strait for November, December 2018 and January 2019. Feel free to pull me out of this magazine and hang me on the fridge!
For all your travel to and from events, look no further than Skytrans! Call 1300 759 872 for all your travel planning!
We are always looking for events for our calendar, big and small! If you have an event you would like to promote please email [email protected]
NOVEMBER
SAT
YARRABAH BAND FESTIVAL
SAT
10
COOKTOWN RACES
SUN
13-14
Come on down to our new shopfront in the School of Arts Precinct on Lake Street for our
supercool stockroom sale. We have dozens of large collectable pain ngs on canvas from Far North Indigenous Art Centres that we’ve just unwrapped, as well as our limited-edi on original prints from the Djumbunji Press days. Framed prints and works on paper by leading ar sts.
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Kickarts Stockroom
TUE WED
REMEMBRANCE
DAY sale
DECEMBER
SAT
08
AURUKUN CHRISTMAS LIGHT COMP
CAIRNS
CAROLS BY
09
CAROLS BY
CANDLELIGHT
RIVERWAY STADIUM
SUN
CANDLELIGHT
FOGARTY PARK
TOWNSVILLE
CHRISTMAS DAY
FRI SUN 18-20 AUSTRALIA
Badu Island
TUE
25
MON
31
NEW YEARS EVE
JANUARY
TUE
01
HAPPY NEW YEARS
SAT
MON
KUKI DAY TOUCH
CARNIVAL
BADU ISLAND
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AUSTRALIA 28 DAY PUBLIC
HOLIDAY
Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Located a short 45 minutes from the northern most tip of Australia, Loyalty Beach Campground is situated on 13 acres of spectacular beachfront, including 11 acres of open bush camping. The campground is lush with wildlife! Our restaurant & bar operates 7 days a week with the perfect sunset views to top off another incredible day on the Cape! Loyalty Beach uses town water & power supply, so all
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water on site is drinkable.
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PH: 4069 3808 www.loyaltybeach.com [email protected]
TOP FOUR THINGS
TO DO ON AND AROUND
Thursday Island
Whether you visit Thursday Island for work or play, you’ll leave longing to return. If the laidback lifestyle doesn’t win your heart, the piercing blue water surely will. Kantesha Takai shares four adventures worth doing next me you visit.
From island-hopping to reeling in a GT, the aquatic adventures are epic and inimitable. Set foot on shore and you’ll nd yourself discovering Torres Strait’s vibrant culture, exploring war relics and dining on authentic cuisines.
Bottoms up
at Australia’s northernmost pub
Up here, you’ll quickly learn that being close to the equator makes the beer taste better. The Torres Strait’s dry season pushes temperatures up to 40-degrees, so you’ll want to escape the heat and cool down with an icy-cold beer. And, the best place to do that is Australia’s northernmost pub; the Torres Hotel. Serving large pub meals and a grand selection of chilled bevvies, the Torres Hotel boasts a traditional Queenslander façade and a veranda decked with rustic
Visit one of the last operating pearl
farms in Queensland
The owner, one of Queensland’s few remaining Japanese pearlers, is the sole custodian of a 158-year-old pearling tradition in the Torres Strait. Kazu Pearl Farmsitsamidstafast-moving current of turquoise waters where wooden jetties, pearl racks and timber shacks hug the island’s picturesque shoreline. Offering tours with live pearl shell seeding demonstrations, Kazu Pearl Farm treat guests to a seven-course lunch of authentic Japanese cuisine which includes fresh sh caught off their private wharf.
4Adore an island sunset
Ask the locals and they’ll
m1
Just a short 15-minute uphill walk from town, Green Hill offers spectacular views over Horn, Hammond, Prince of Wales Goods and Friday Islands.
So, while you’re in our slice of paradise, add one of these ust do activities to your stay.
agree that Thursday Island’s best sunset views are from GreenHill.BYOpicnicbasket and a bottle of wine to enjoy as the sky changes colour and the sun melts into the sea.
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Experience Torres Strait’s unique culture
Local’s Tip: If you can’t nd a spot on the grass at Green Hill, head to Bach Beach and sprawl your picnic blanket on the warm sand. You’ll see a completely different (equally magical) view of the sunset.
Green Hill is home to a military fort that was built in the 1890s to guard against the possible threat of a Russian invasion. It was later used as headquarters for the Torres Strait during World War II. The underground tunnels and rooms have since been transformed into a museum with photographs and relics that pay homage to Torres Strait’s military history. Hop on board a Peddells Tour to learn more and explore the museum.
ining furniture.
The Torres Strait is home to one of the world’s oldest living cultures, which you can experience at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island. Peruse the many exhibits and immerse yourself in rich history through visual storytelling. From interactive pieces to large installations, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre showcases heritage, tradition and culture in a variety of art forms. The onsite Sasan Café serves a delicious lunch menu and sits beside the centre’s gift shop where you can purchase locally handcrafted artefacts, souvenirs and jewellery.
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A short boat cruise from Thursday Island is Friday Island, home to the Kazu Pearl Farm.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY SATURDAY
Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr
Flight dep From To Arr
Flight dep From To Arr Flight dep From To Arr
QN 143
0705 Horn 0815 Murray 0840 Darnley 0905 Yorke 0935 Coconut
Murray 0805 Darnley 0830 Yorke 0855 Coconut 0925 Horn 1005
QN 140
0710 Horn 0820 Murray 0845 Darnley 0910 Yorke
Murray 08:10 Darnley 08:35 Yorke 09:00 Horn 09:50
QN 140
0710 0820 0845 0910
Horn Murray Murray Darnley
0810 0835 0900 0950
QN 140
0710 Horn 0820 Murray 0845 Darnley 0910 Yorke
Murray 0810 Darnley 0835 Yorke 0900 Horn 0950
QN 143
0705 Horn 0815 Murray 0840 Darnley 0905 Yorke 0935 Coconut
Murray 0805 Darnley 0830 Yorke 0855 Coconut 0925 Horn 1005
QN 141
07:00 08:10 08:35 09:00
Horn Murray Darnley Yorke
Murray Darnley Yorke Horn
08:00 08:25 08:50 09:40
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Saibai
QN 188
Badu 0835 Kubin 0855
Kubin 0820
QN 240 QN 241 QN 280 QN 282
1100 Horn 1155 Yorke 1225 Darnley
Yorke 1145 Darnley 1215 Murray 1245
0910 Mabuiag 0930 Badu 0950 Kubin
Badu 09:20 Kubin 09:40 Horn 10:10
QN 189
1000 1030 1050
Horn Kubin Kubin Badu Badu Horn
1020 1040 1110
0910 Mabuiag 0930 Badu 0950 Kubin
Badu 0920 Kubin 0940 Horn 1010
QN 240 QN 241 QN 280 QN 282
1100 Horn 1155 Yorke 1225 Darnley
Yorke 1145 Darnley 1215 Murray 1245
QN 260
1120 Horn 1155 Warraber 1220 Coconut 1245 Yam
Warraber 1145 Coconut 1210 Yam 1235 Horn 1315
QN 283
1300 Horn Kubin 13:20 1330 Kubin Badu 13:40
Coconut Warraber
Warraber Horn
QN 283
1300 Horn Kubin 1320 1330 Kubin Badu 1340
QN 384
1515 Horn
1545 Kubin Badu 1555 1605 Badu Horn 1625
QN 320
1510 Horn Saibai 1550 1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
QN 320
1510 Horn Saibai 1550 1600 Saibai Boigu 1620 1630 Boigu Horn 1710
QN 362
1525 Horn 1610 Yam 1635 Warraber
Yam 1600 Warraber 1625 Horn 1700
QN 322
1510 1600 1630
Horn Boigu Boigu Saibai Saibai Horn
1550 1620 1710
QN 362
1525 Horn 1610 Yam 1635 Warraber
Yam 1600 Warraber 1625 Horn 1700
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0915 Yam
Horn 09:45
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0915 Yam
Horn 0945
0815 Horn
0845 Badu
0905 Kubin Horn 0925
QN 188
Badu 0835 Kubin 0855
1255 Murray 1330 Yorke
Yorke 1320 Horn 1410
QN 262
1240 Horn 1315 Warraber 1340 Coconut 1405 Yam
Warraber 13:05 Coconut 13:30 Yam 13:55 Horn 14:35
QN 262
1240 Horn 1315 Warraber 1340 Coconut 1405 Yam
Warraber 1305 Coconut 1330 Yam 1355 Horn 1435
1255 Murray 1330 Yorke
Yorke 1320 Horn 1410
QN 280 QN 282
11:10 11:40 12:00
Horn Kubin Badu
Kubin
11:30 11:50 12:10
1110 Horn
1140 Kubin Badu 1150
1200 Badu
Mabuiag 1210
QN 227
1245 Horn
1335 Saibai Boigu 13:55 1405 Boigu Horn 14:45
1200 Badu
Mabuiag 1210
1220 Mabuiag 1240 Badu 1300 Kubin
Badu 1230 Kubin 1250 Horn 1320
QN 263
1235 1315 1340 1405
Horn
Yam Coconut
1305 1330 1355 1430
1245 Horn
1335 Saibai Boigu 1355 1405 Boigu Horn 1445
1220 Mabuiag 1240 Badu 1300 Kubin
Badu 1230 Kubin 1250 Horn 1320
Boigu 0805
QN 121
Boigu 0805 0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Kubin 1130
1110 Horn
1140 Kubin Badu 1150
Kubin 1535
QN 384
1515 Horn
1545 Kubin Badu 1555 1605 Badu Horn 1625
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 08:35 0845 Saibai Yam 09:05
QN 163
07:45 08:30 08:55
Horn Coconut Warraber
Coconut Warraber Horn
08:20 08:45 09:20
QN 183 QN 184
0800 Horn
0830 Kubin Badu 08:40
QN 161
0800 0835 0900 0925
Horn Warraber Warraber Coconut
0825 0850 0915 0955
QN 340
1500 Horn 1550 Yorke 1615 Darnley 1640 Murray
Yorke 15:40 Darnley 16:05 Murray 16:30
QN 340
1500 Horn 1550 Yorke 1615 Darnley 1640 Murray
Yorke 1540 Darnley 1605 Murray 1630
No Sunday
QN 360
1510 Horn 1555 Yam 1620 Coconut 1645 Warraber
Yam 15:45 Coconut 16:10 Warraber 16:35 Horn 17:10
Kubin
QN 360
1510 Horn 1555 Yam 1620 Coconut 1645 Warraber
Yam 1545 Coconut 1610 Warraber 1635 Horn 1710
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 16:00 Kubin 16:20 Horn 16:50
QN 383
1540 Horn 1610 Badu 1630 Kubin
Badu 1600 Kubin 1620 Horn 1650
0850 Badu
Mabuiag 09:00
Coconut Yam Yam Horn
0850 Badu
Mabuiag 0900
0815 Horn
0845 Badu
0905 Kubin Horn 0925
QN 242
10:55 12:05 12:30 12:55
Horn Murray Darnley Yorke
Murray Darnley Yorke Horn
11:55 12:20 12:45 13:35
1350 Badu
Horn 14:10
1350 Badu
Horn 1410
SUNDAY
Boigu 08:05
QN 121
0725 Horn
0815 Boigu Saibai 0835 0845 Saibai Yam 0905
Kubin 08:20
QN 183 QN 184
0800 Horn
0830 Kubin Badu 0840
Saibai 13:25
QN 227
Saibai 1325
Horn 17:40
Horn 1740
*Schedule correct at time of publishing. *Schedule not valid for public holidays.
QN 122
0725 0815 0845
Horn
Saibai Boigu Boigu Horn
0805 0835 0925
Boigu 0805
QN 284
1230 1300 1320
Horn Badu Badu Kubin Kubin Horn
1250 1310 1340
Badu Mabuiag
QN 244
1240 1330 1400 1430
Yorke Yorke Darnley Darnley Murray
1320 1350 1420 1530
QN 384
1515 1545 1605
Horn
Kubin Badu Badu Horn
1535 1555 1625
Darnley Yorke
Yorke Horn
Horn
Murray
Horn
Kubin 1535
Yam
QN 226
11:00 11:55 12:25 12:55
Horn Boigu Saibai Yam
Boigu Saibai Yam Horn
11:45 12:15 12:45 13:25
Torres Strait Schedule
Your Queensland Owned AirlineEffective 17 September 2018*
QN 260
1120 Horn 1155 Warraber 1220 Coconut 1245 Yam
Warraber 1145 Coconut 1210 Yam 1235 Horn 1315
0725 Horn
Kubin 1130
12:20 12:40 13:00
Mabuiag Badu Kubin
Badu Kubin Horn
12:30 12:50 13:20
QN 180
08:00 08:35 08:55
Horn Badu Kubin
Badu Kubin Horn
08:25 08:45 09:25
PLEASE CHECK WITH RESERVATIONS FOR UP TO DATE TIMES - PHONE 1300 759 872.
Indigenous Nurse Navigator Support Of cer Esha Nona supporting Ms Elva Mau to attend an appointment on Thursday Island.
NURSE NAVIGATORS
HELPING PATIENTS WITH THEIR HEALTH CARE
Miss Schenelle Darkan (centre) with Russell Spratt was able to go home from Cairns after a year long stay for treatment thanks to help from Nurse Navigators and Indigenous Nurse Navigator Support Of cer Natalie Thaiday.
M n Stephen visiting Cairns for care with support from Nurse Navigator Keiva Heemi and Indigenous Nurse Navigator Support Of cer Natalie Thaiday.
The Nurse Navigator team has looked after more than 1000 clients across the Torres and Cape since the service was established in March 2017.
Nurse Navigators are a team of registered nurses who provide a service for patients who have complex health conditions and require a high degree of comprehensive, clinical care.
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service now have 10 nurse navigators, two Indigenous support of cers and a project of cer to help patients navigate the health system in their communities, and in Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane.
Nurse Navigator teams are currently located in Aurukun, Cairns and Thursday Island for eligible patients living in Cape York, Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait Islands.
The Nurse Navigators can help residents with coordinating complex health care, managing long stays away from home, travel
accommodation and supporting patients with appointments.
“We provide a central point of communication and engagement to ensure optimal care and coordination of services along a patient’s entire health care journey,” said Rachel Sargeant, Nurse Navigator Manager.
Nurse Navigators work closely with health specialists and health agencies to ensure patients receive the appropriate and timely care needed.
“This year the Nurse Navigators supported 78 women to attend Breast Screening in Cairns from Pormpuraaw, Aurukun, Lockhart River, Kowanyama and Bamaga. Most of these women would probably not have been able to attend for their breast screens without Nurse Navigation assistance,” said Rachel.
The team recently won a National Collaborative Team Award for their excellent work in helping patients.
Team member Natalie Thaiday (Indigenous Nurse Navigator Support Of cer) also won an individual award for Excellence in Remote Health Practice.
If you or someone you know might need support from a nurse navigator, email us at [email protected]. au or talk to your local health clinic staff.
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FROM THE FLIGHT DECK
Recreational Pilot License (RPL)
This is where you rst achieve your ‘wings’! An applicant must be at least 16 years of age and it takes upwards of 25 hours of ying training to achieve. The RPL allows the pilot to y a small two or four seat single-engine aeroplane, to carry family and friends on short local ights. This must be done during daylight and only in ne weather. It is not a professional license and therefore, a recreational pilot is not permitted to charge for their services.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
This license allows travel within Australia (or other countries which recognise our license), for personal or business purposes. The minimum age for holding a PPL is 17 and it will take upwards of 40 hours of ight training to achieve. Further ‘add on’ quali cations (‘ratings’) can be achieved with additional training and experience. These can allow the pilot to do such things as y more sophisticated aircraft, y at night and y in bad weather. Like the RPL, the PPL is not a professional license and so the holder is not permitted to charge for their services as a pilot.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
The CPL is a professional entry level license. In short it allows the holder to be paid as a pilot! The types of aircraft and activities permitted are the same as the PPL, however in practice it is never really used without the inclusion of one or more of the additional ‘ratings’ (such as night ight and ight in bad weather), mentioned earlier and would at the very least usually involve operating more sophisticated aircraft. The training is given to achieve a professional level of operating standard and takes upwards of 150 – 200 hours of ight training. The minimum age of a CPL holder is 18 years.
Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
The ATPL is the highest level of pilot license and allows the holder to be the captain on larger aircraft which require two pilots to operate. These include our Skytrans Dash 8 turbo prop airliners as well as the even larger jet airliners. To achieve the ATPL, rstly parevious experience as a CPL (commercial pilot) is required, then more training and ultimately the accumulation of at least 1,500 hours of ying experience. The minimum age for an ATPL holder is 21 years. Typically (as with most of our pilots), years and thousands of hours of ying experience have been amassed, operating ever larger aircraft for different employers (from ying schools to outback charter companies), in all sorts of locations, before the ultimate step to ATPL is achieved.
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PILOT LICENSES
PILOTING
Pathways to
Have you ever wondered about how the
behind the controls people behind the controls
of our aircraft got to be where they are?
Ar cle by Brendan Power, Dash 8 Training Captain and Flight Examiner
There are many paths available which lead to becoming a pilot and in fact, many different levels of pilot license quali cation. All require hard work and dedication to achieve, however, the reward and personal satisfaction which comes with reaching such a goal makes the effort worthwhile.
The vast majority of airline pilots took the rst step of their career by learning to y in small, light single-engine aircraft, then progressing through each level of license available, on the way to their ultimate career goal.
The license levels available in Australia are:
• RPL (Recreational Pilot License.)
• PPL (Private Pilot License.)
• CPL (Commercial Pilot License.)
• ATPL (Air Transport Pilot License.)
Each license level has many milestones which are met prior to taking the ight test. For example, the rst (and arguably most memorable), is the rst ever solo ight! This is achieved as a part of the Recreational Pilot License. Every quali ed pilot you meet will be able to tell you in great detail about the thrill they enjoyed when their Flying Instructor let them take the aeroplane for a short ight around the aerodrome, ALL BY THEMSELVES for the very rst time!
After the rst solo milestone, there are many more, with (of course) lots of training in-between. There’s the rst area solo (a little way from the airport), then the rst solo cross country (navigating a
much greater distance away) and naturally the big milestones of each of the ight tests successfully negotiated as you progress upwards to becoming a career pilot.
Alongside the ight training, there is also the learning of a considerable volume of theoretical knowledge to be achieved. This covers topics from aeronautical rules, to the study of weather and navigation, (to name a few). Each of the ying milestones mentioned above is accompanied by one (or several) examinations of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the level of quali cation or achievement attained. Thus the theory keeps pace with the practical ight training. The theoretical learning is in fact the most time consuming part of learning to y. Some people opt to do a full time course which allows blocks of subject material to be tackled in a matter of weeks, but otherwise part-time self-study is also a very popular and viable option. Course material is produced and presented in a way which allows the trainee to study at their leisure and space their ying lessons at intervals which will allow them to keep both the theoretical knowledge and ying skills in step with each other.
How to start?
The rst step is to nd a good ying school which will be able to guide you through the process to whichever level of license you dream of achieving. They will even be able to offer you a short ‘Trial Introductory Flight’ (TIF) in which you will y with an instructor who will show you how the controls of the aircraft work and allow you to operate them yourself, when you are at a safe height and location.
The ying school market varies hugely in what type of training is on offer. Some schools offer recreational licenses only, whilst many others
give training all the way to professional (CPL and ATPL) licences. There are large academies, small privately owned schools and Aero Clubs, all offering ying training. Some of the organisations giving professional training are also able to offer government backed student loans for all or part of the training process.
Certainly, if you have even the slightest intention of going on to a professional license, be sure to start with a school that offers training to CPL level. Even though the rst level of license achieved is recreational, if you plan on being a professional pilot, it’s best not to start at an organisation that offers recreational training only, (in spite of the fact that it may appear to be less costly). The syllabus of training of a ‘recreational only’ school is unlikely to meld with that of the commercial school to which you may later move, resulting in the likely prospect of a lot of expensive extra training.
Whichever way you decide to go, learning to y is most de nitely a challenging and rewarding experience. It opens up the pathway for a passion to become a career.
If you do have an interest in aircraft and ying, either for fun or as a career, perhaps you would like to explore the option of taking the rst step along the way?
Please feel free to ask us. Workload permitting, after the ight, our pilots would be glad to offer recommendations from their own experience. Your cabin crew will be able to nd out for you if the pilots are able to offer you any advice after this ight.
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PROTECTING THE NEXT GENERATION:
It takes 19 hours by boat to get to Raine Island on the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef. But, when you get there, it only takes half an hour to walk around the island.
As Peter Wallis, a representative of the Wuthathi Traditional Owners of Raine Island, knows better than most, it is not the size of the island that matters.
“My Grandmothers and Grandfathers, and many before them, used to go to this place,” Mr Wallis said.
“For us, growing up in this modern world, it is pretty hard to get back to our history, so Raine Island is very important to us.”
The island, located 620 kilometres north of Cairns, supports the world’s most signi cant green turtle breeding site, and is one of the most important seabird rookeries in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
However, changes in the island’s landscape have resulted in turtle nests ooding because of tidal inundation, which means Raine Island is not producing as many turtle hatchlings as the eggs cannot survive underwater.
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RECOVERY PROJECT
Compounding this is the fate suffered by many adult turtles on the island - rangers report that many of the nesting female green turtles die after becoming overturned after falling off the small cliffs in the centre of the island, or simply from heat exhaustion on the beach.
In order to head off this dangerous decline in the Reef’s northern green turtle population and the collapse of its precious ecosystem, a collaborative, ve-year recovery project was launched by BHP, the Queensland Government, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the Wuthathi and Kemerkemer Meriam Nation Traditional Owners and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
This extraordinary collaboration aims to protect and restore Raine Island’s critical habitat to ensure the future of key marine species, including green turtles and seabirds.
The Raine Island Recovery Project is helping to deliver on Australia’s critical Reef 2050 Plan to ensure long term sustainability for the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Raine Island is unique in having two Traditional Owner groups deeply connected to its land and sea country – one from the Shelburne
Bay area in Cape York and the other from the Torres Strait islands.
The Wuthathi and Kemerkemer Meriam Nation (Ugar, Mer, Erub) Traditional Owners are integral to delivering on the project’s objectives including saving this important turtle species. At the same time, the project is also building the skills and capacity of Indigenous rangers.
“By being directly involved in the project and travelling to the island with the Scientists, it gives our people a better understanding of how to best look after the island through science,” Mr Wallis said.
The Traditional Owners hold six of 14 seats on the Raine Island Recovery Project’s Reference Group and play a signi cant role in the scienti c research and monitoring, as well as the on ground works at Raine.
Peter Wallis, and Kemerkemer Meriam Nation Traditional Owner Jimmy Passi, travel to the island regularly to represent their people on eld trips to the island.
They work as part of the team that rescues adult turtles, monitors the number of nesting
turtles and hatchlings, conducts seabird surveys and installs the cliff top fencing to prevent turtles dying from cliff falls. They’re also involved in the ambitious sand moving operation which is raising the height of the nesting beach so that eggs laid there don’t ood and drown when the tide comes in.
Jimmy Passi has been to Raine Island more than anyone else – if you added the days up it would mean he has spent over one year of this life at Raine.
“I grew up with land and sea back home on Mer (Murray Island), so it feels natural to visit Raine here, but then we also use all the technology here so it is an awesome experience,” Mr Passi said.
Both men train new team members through the turtle monitoring process and lead the installation of much of the special turtle cliff top fencing.
In the last nesting season alone, 263 adult female green turtles were rescued from cliff falls, heat exhaustion or beach rock entrapment on research trips enabled by the project. A female green turtle can lay up to 10 clutches of about 100 eggs in one season so
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every adult saved is vital.
“As an Indigenous nation, our involvement helps us learn from the scientists but it is good for them too, to learn from the Traditional Owners,” Mr Passi said.
“I think they get a better understanding of our respect for the country and that we are all the same.
“There is no black or white, it is just about respect for the land and respect for others, which is how we have been brought up.”
The opportunities for knowledge sharing in this unique project go even broader.
As well as providing funding for the project, BHP staff bring their engineering and other specialised expertise to help devise solutions to some of these challenges, working closely with the Traditional Owners, researchers and rangers.
Both Peter and Jimmy see their involvement as following the family tradition of looking after their part of the country.
The Wallis family have been part of his Nation’s Board for as long as Peter can remember, and so when he became old enough, he realised that after his mum and dad pass, he would be the next generation charged with the responsibility of looking after the land.
“So I pretty much took it upon myself to try and get involved as much as I can with this sort of work,” he said.
“I can’t explain the importance of it, growing up as a kid you want to be like your Elders.”
Jimmy Passi agreed.
“I don’t think there is any pressure because for us, it is like going home,” he said.
“Don’t get me wrong, representing my people is really big because it can help keep our history alive.
“I really enjoy it and when I go home and tell my stories about the work and the island, it is having the effect of making other people in my community, younger ones, want to get involved too.”
About Raine Island
Raine Island is located on the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 620 kilometres north of Cairns. The vegetated coral cay is just 26 hectares in size, but holds signi cant environmental and cultural values.
About Raine Island
Raine Island is located on the northern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 620 kilometres north of Cairns. The vegetated coral cay is just 26 hectares in size, but holds signi cant environmental and cultural values.
• the world’s largest green turtle nesting population with up to 60,000 turtles in a busy season
Raine Island is:
• one of the most important seabird rookeries in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
• a signi cant cultural and story place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• home to a stone beacon, constructed in 1844, which is a landmark of national cultural signi cance listed on the Queensland Heritage Register.
2017/18 season stats
• 263 adult female turtles rescued – who together would have laid at least 104,000 eggs over the season
• 1500m of cliff top fencing in place to reduce the number of adult turtle deaths
• 2133 turtles tagged with ipper tags
• At least double and up to 5 1⁄2 times as many hatchlings,
were produced from the areas where the sand has been
raised above tidal inundation level.
• Longest migration of the 19 turtles with satellite trackers was
1423km
• 15,000 cubic metres of sand moved within the island to
raise the nesting beach above tidal levels
• First recording of an endangered Herald petrel nest at Raine
Island in 30 years
RECOVERY
PROJECT
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DAN ROPEYARN CUP
BAMAGA, NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA, OCTOBER 26 - 28, 2018
Injinoo Crocs Claim Dan Ropeyarn Cup!
The Injinoo Crocs took out the Dan Ropeyarn Cup championship title for 3rd consecutive year in Bamaga. Injinoo Crocs, coached by Gabriel Bowie, defeated Bamaga Roos in the decider 36-16. The Injinoo team nished 4th on the points table after two days of round games, but stamped their authority during the nals, defeating Dhoeyim Brothers 20-16 and Alau Eagles 24-10 in the preliminaries to meet the Bamaga Roos in the GF.
Injinoo Crocs 36 -Tries: Jason Mosby (No 2), Windsor Bowie (No 3), Tabua Woosup (No 4), Robin Solomon (No 15), Hezron Murgha
(No 18) 2, Maratha Ropeyarn (No 29). Goals Gabriel Eseli (No 1) 3, Patrick Ropeyarn (No 7) Bamaga Roos 16 – Tries: Gabriel Bon (No 3), Fred Koraba (No 11), Johannes Gebadi (No 13) Goals Brendan Magala (No 7) 2.
The carnival featuring 10 teams, was played across three days at Yusia Ginau Memorial Oval in Bamaga, with a jam packed schedule kicking off on Wednesday with education courses and State of Mind Sessions, junior participation with the NRL Development team, and the Carnival games concluding on Saturday evening.
Carnival Honours Player of the Carnival -
Daniel Mooka (Alau Eagles) Best Forward – Daniel Mooka (Alau Eagles) Best Back - Kevin Tamwoy (Thupmul United) Player of the Final - Windsor Bowie (Injinoo Crocs) Rookie of the Carnival - Sterling Nona (Thupmul United) Veteran of the Carnival – Jason Nixon (Wagadagam Storm) Golden Boot Award – Brendan Magala (Bamaga Roos) Most Tries – Matt Gibuma (Dhoeyim Brothers) Best & Fairest – George Kepa (Injinoo Crocs).
Terry Abednego
Operations Manager Cape/Torres QRL Northern Division
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WINDS OF ZENADTH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
11 - 14 SEPTEMBER
The Torres Strait came alive the week of the 11th - 14th of September with the biannual Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this fabulous event this year but managed to catch up with many locals that said the
Tuesday marked the of cial opening at Ken Brown Oval on Thursday Island which started with a procession by all the dance teams performing through out the week. The Kaurareg Elders welcomed everyone with a traditional welcome and then the Mayors of Torres Shire Council, Vonda Malone and Torres Strait Island Regional Council, Fred Gela as well as the Hon. MP Cynthia Lui and Torres Strait Regional Authority Chairman, Pedro Stephen addressed the crowd before the rst
performance started.
The whole four days were lled with many performances from dance teams that travelled from all around to attend. There were also many stalls selling lots of jewellery and art, as well as a variety of food including different local dishes. On the last day of the festival there was the oat parade which saw the front street lled with dance teams parading
their oats.
Skytrans was honored to be involved in this spectacular event again and this year managed to offer additional service ights to all the outer islands in the Torres Strait, so that not only the performers could travel in but locals, family and friends could travel too. It was great to team up with the Queensland Government (Translink) and offer local fares on the additional services so it gave more people the opportunity to celebrate their amazing
Can’t wait to see what this event holds in 2020!!!
Photos from the Torres Shire Council Facebook Page.
festival was bigger and better than ever!
Torres Strait Islander culture!
ZENADTH KES
BASKETBALL
26 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER
Skytrans was honoured to sponsor the 2018 Zenadth Kes Basketball Carnival again this year. Unfortunately I was unable to attend but lucky for me Michael Loban sent me through some awesome pics of the girls! The Carnival took place on Saturday 6 of October. The Grand Final full time score was:
Hosted by Wongai Basketball Association.
Pirates (55) and Matriarchs (39).
KOWANYAMA
OCTOBER
Kowanyama Rodeo 2018 has been run and won. The rodeo is widely regarded as one of the best in Cape York with this years event attracting over 500
visitors.
Overall Cowboy for the weekend was a hotly contested title. In the end Paddy Possum was triumphant. Congratulations Paddy, what a
tremendous effort, we hope your enjoy your prize.
RODEO
AURUKUN MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
6 - 12 OCTOBER
Skytrans is proud to have sponsored prizes for Aurukun’s recent mental health week event. The winners were a local dance group dressed for the event in grass skirts and paint. They were awarded ight vouchers for travel on the Skytrans network. Tremendous effort by Apunipima for creating the awareness along with everyone involved in this
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BACKCHAT
WITH BEC
Welcome everyone to the fth instalment of ‘Backchat with Bec’! We have reached the second year of the in ight magazine and Skytrans is busier than ever with so many different cultural and sporting events to share with all our amazing passengers! Many events have already been showcased in their own articles but there is still heaps more to share!
Footy is always huge in Far North Queensland and with amazing support from the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) and the
assistance of the Queensland Government’s ‘Local Fare Scheme’, we are able to support most of these Rugby League Carnivals by offering these fares to local players so they can participate. We also added extra ights within the Torres Strait and to the Northern Peninsula Area so more people had the opportunity to attend. You may have read about two major carnivals already, Zenadth Kes Cup and Dan Ropeyarn Cup, but those two were just to start. As always, these footy carnivals always show so much passion and love for the game and its players.
On top of all the footy at the back end of 2018, we have also had two major cultural festivals, one in the Torres Strait on Thursday Island and one in the Northern Peninsula Area. These events are fantastic and so rich with culture, it was such an honour to be involved in them again.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this edition and I will see you in the New Year. Merry Christmas to all my friends and family in community, I hope you all have wonderful holidays!
TORRES STRAIT
TOURISM FORUM
17-18 OCTOBER
The Torres Strait Regional Authority ED programme hosted it’s annual forum on Thursday Island from October 17 – 18. This year’s theme was based on the launch of the Regional Economic Investment Strategy (REIS) Tourism BGP and focused primarily on Tourism 2018.
The forum aimed to:
• Help Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal
people in the region identify whether they are
ready for business
• Provide the time for key industry stakeholders
to share their experiences, opportunities and
challenges
• Give an opportunity for participants and
presenters to network and form partnerships.
The areas of focus for Skytrans were:
• Our company, including servicing footprint
and schedule to the Torres Strait region
• The role of transport in the development of
tourism
• The travel services sector relationships
between suppliers, toursim products, destination marketing organisations, tour operators and travel agents
• Opportunities linking indigenous culture to tourism
• Promotion of business and outlets used
• Bene cial piece of advice for those entering or
working in the tourism industry.
MACKAY ALL BLACKS
RUGBY LEAGUE
CARNIVAL
26-28 OCTOBER
Badu Kalpiyam beat Coastal Balas 28-10 in the Mackay All Blacks 2018 Grand Final.
“Another carnival done and dusted, walking out with the top prize. This all happened because of the following and just wanna say big Esso on behalf of Kulpiyam football club. Players that travelled, supporters that travelled from north/south, Of cials/ helpers at carnival, Cassie/Guyai and helpers, Fundraising helpers on Badu and most importantly, the sponsors: Dyno Noble, Skytrans, TSIRC, J&J Supermarket, TSYRSA, Kailis, DG Warriors. Once again, big Esso for your support in lead up and during the carnival.”
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CAPE LEADERS WALKING IN TWO Education is the ripple effect towards leadership and change.
In 2005 the Cape York Leaders Program (CYLP) established itself as an educational leadership powerhouse. CYLP was one of the rst scaled Indigenous-led programs providing
scholarship opportunities for remote Indigenous students. We have supported
more than 700 alumni members and our leaders are ushering change in our
families and communities. Cape York Leaders Program offers Cape York people the opportunity to believe in themselves, to build the leadership skills they have within, to lead by positive example and to transfer their leadership wisdom to new generations.
Cape York Leaders Program is nationally recognised for its work in Indigenous leadership development, working holistically with individuals from secondary school through to Elders.
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College, and recently attended the Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) conference in Sydney on a scholarship arranged by CYLP. Michael was selected from 38 youth and awarded a scholarship to attend the 2019 Global Youth Leadership
Summit (GYLS) in San Diego.
“UPW was a great opportunity. I met some amazing people and it really opened up my eyes
to my potential. I now feel more con dent in myself, I’m comfortable going on stage and not scared of being judged. To hear that I was selected for a scholarship to attend the GYLS was really massive. I cried, I was very surprised they chose me. I’m glad to be able to attend the GYLS I’ll get to meet more amazing people from around the world.”
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He recently gained work experience with creative agency Gilimbaa and designed the logo for the Wik Kath Min Project, which is working to build a peaceful, integrated, and empowered Aurukun.
Waynead will complete Year 12 this year, and his inspiring story demonstrates his courage and determination.
“Boarding school was a big challenge because I had to leave my family behind [and] you have to balance living in the whitefella world with living in Aurukun. The rst week I was very nervous. I didn’t know anyone but my family supported me. My parents and my Aunties all encouraged me to stay in school.”
Stephen is a resilient person and was one of the rst students to join the Leaders Program in 2006, moving from Wujal Wujal to study at Brisbane Grammar School. Wanting to improve health outcomes for Indigenous people, Stephen recognised his talent for working with people, and found that he could contribute to improving the lives of his people and community through Human Resource Management.
Graduating from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources Management, Stephen works with the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) in Brisbane. His resilience inspires others to remember to reflect on your strengths and align them with your goals.
“I can contribute to improving Indigenous health and wellbeing outcomes by helping to match the best candidates to my organisation and assist in developing them
in order to better serve our community.”
Tanay is a trailblazer as the rst person from Injinoo (750km north of Cairns) to be admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Queensland. In 2009, Tanay joined the Leaders Program and relocated to study in Townsville to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer.
Tanay spoke Torres Strait Creole, but her passion and desire helped her to overcome the language barriers and she graduated from James Cook University with a Bachelor of Law. Today, Tanay works as a solicitor with the Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service and is passionate about supporting our families.
“It means a lot, my achievements coming from Injinoo. It makes me hungry to go back and help community and vulnerable people such as victims of domestic violence to have access to justice, and not only just access, where they’re supported culturally.”
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Collectors in the eld
“We can teach our young people now -
to learn revegetation processes for a healthy,
natural habitat,
and what the results of healthy habits mean” - Joey Dix
Almost 80 Cape York Indigenous participants have been busy working on the Cape York Community Seed Collection Program. The program was established in early April 2018, attracting pickers from the Cape York communities of Cooktown, Hope Vale and Laura. Pickers have collected 840kg of mixed native grass seeds over three months.
Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) initiated the program to supply local seed for gully remediation and other environmental regeneration works, including the newly established Amrun mine in Weipa. Funding from the Australian Government’s Reef Trust Investment was instrumental in establishing the project which became self-sustaining once trading with the Amrun mine began.
Michael Goddard, Cape York NRM’s Gully and Grazing Project Of cer, has been working closely with seed collectors.
“All of the seed is harvested by hand, allowing for weed seeds to be rejected and ensuring that only mature seeds are selected. The hand picking method results in higher germination rates compared to mechanical harvesting which often picks immature seed,” Michael said.
The majority of the program’s seed pickers are based in the small community of Hope Vale, and it is not uncommon for families to spend weekends working together.
“The response has been tremendous. Parents are telling us the program provides the
opportunity to spend quality time with their kids in the bush, passing down traditional knowledge and generally enjoying great family interaction,” Michael said.
Cape York NRM has contracted botanist Dr James Hill to train pickers and oversee the program. James is extremely happy with all aspects of the program.
“When a whole family is picking they have the opportunity to earn a good income if they gather a lot of seed,” he said.
Seed maturing occurs during the North Queensland wet season allowing local seed collectors to receive an income when employment on the Cape is low. During the dry, many Indigenous locals work on roadworks or muster on cattle stations, but as the wet season hits all of these activities end. The 2018 program, which began in April, wound up at the end of June.
“We are excited about this program and all of its associated bene ts and we want to keep it running. To do this we are seeking other avenues for the sale of seed. Anyone interested in taking part should contact us on 1300 132 262,” Michael said.
The establishment of the Cape York Community Seed Collection Program has been supported by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust Phase IV Gully and Stream Bank Erosion Control Program through the project titled ‘Scaling up Normanby Basin gully and stream bank remediation in priority areas’.
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Hope Vale community seed collectors bring their seeds for weighing
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Ideal low intensity burn undertaken during re management training at Mary Valley
FIRE MANAGEMENT
Country after hot re
Technical and onground training is being provided to land managers in Cape York to assist with improved water quality outcomes.
A good example of country after ‘patch’ type burn
Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) is providing a range of training options for Indigenous and other land managers in Cape York under funding provided by the Queensland Government. A re management workshop hosted by Cape York NRM and The Nature Conservancy in December 2016 highlighted the need for improved re management capacity, including the training of land managers.
This need has aligned with Government funding aimed at improving re management across the Cape, particularly the reduction of extensive late season hot wild res. Such res readily impact upon the health of landscape. As well as directly injuring vegetation and wildlife communities and cattle pastures, they cause increased erosion and sediment and nutrient runoff which impacts rivers and wetlands, and eventually marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and sea grass beds.
The training being delivered, is wide ranging and includes recognised re
management competencies required by many agencies and organisations involved in re management. More broadly, training in Indigenous burning methods, honed over thousands of years to maintain biodiversity and landscape health, has a major focus, as does on ground monitoring of speci c re regimes, and interpreting satellite imagery as provided by the vital North Australian Fire Information Service.
Training is being offered through structured workshops/sessions in conjunction with Fire Management Cluster meetings and mentoring through individual visits across the Cape. To date this has involved land managers on the Normanby–Annan and Endeavour River catchments; the Laura River basin; the Hann–Morehead River catchments; northern Princess Charlotte Bay hinterland; the mid– upper catchment of the Wenlock and Archer Rivers, and the Northern Peninsula area. A Cape York Indigenous re workshop was also undertaken in late June.
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Rural Fires Service are supporting this work.
Cape York is a large, remote region and the way re managers are cooperating and sharing knowledge and resources will improve re management into the future.
Story and photos by Cape York NRM Project Coordinator Fire Management Barry Lyon
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Indigenous Women in Mining Australia
Artwork being showcased in the background of the panel action is ‘When the Tide Goes Out’ 2018 by
Naomi Hobson (Lockhart River/Coen)
Indigenous Women in Mining Australia had recently hosted their inaugural event in Brisbane ‘Discovering Indigenous women in Mining Australia’ at the Suzanne O’Connell Art Gallery. The Panel session was with previous Queensland Resource Council recipients. Davina Shaerer, Incitec Pivot: Indigenous Advocacy Award and Theresa Saylor, BHP: Exceptional Indigenous Person in Queensland Resources.
Indigenous Women in Mining Australia is a not-for-pro t organisation which aims to connect all indigenous women in the Mining and Resource sector. It is a national initiative to greater support and showcase female participation and to foster professional development to further diversify this increasingly innovative sector.
Florence Drummond is the co-founder of Indigenous Women in Mining Australia. Based in Weipa as an Operator for the past 5 years, she experienced the disconnection and de ciencies of accessing better quality education for adult learning. An educational
pathway can be practically accessed and that utilises current industry experience, will allow participants at an Operational level to upskill and improve their tertiary education to remain valid through innovating phases of this industry.
The main focus of IWIMA is empowering indigenous women to facilitate real change. According to the most recent industry overview in ‘Miners at Work’ by Minerals Council of Australia, the entire Indigenous workforce represents only 3.8% of the industry workforce. Of this, roughly 25% are indigenous female. The creation of the Facebook page aims to reach out and connect to all indigenous women in the sector. Establishing pro les of our current participation in this industry is bene cial to identifying current circumstances
and creating pathways that will lead to better quality opportunities.
Join us on Facebook and continue the conversation with our upcoming Podcast.
INTRODUCING
FLORENCE DRUMMOND
Born and raised on Thursday Island, Florence’s parents prioritising education, sent her to secondary boarding school, Kooralbyn International School, where she would soon grow her knowledge of other cultures and people worldwide.
This helped greatly to understand the importance of education and to strive to promote the value of education amongst communities today. Creating a platform where there is an exchange of knowledge is key to stronger community relationships. Empowering indigenous women in the mining and resource sector is a strong channel to promote and sustain real change.
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Muyngu Koerkaperr Dance Team of SNPARC Admin Team
NPARC Admin Team with MaMuyngu Koerkaperr Dance Team of Saibai Island
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aibai Island
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yor Newman
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC) proudly hosted the 2018 ‘Keep the Flame of Culture Burning’ Festival, based over six days in July.
The Festival was designed as a platform to support local businesses and to build the region’s economy as well as boosting tourism for the region.
“This year we were very privileged to have had two Arts Exhibitions displayed in the NPA as this was a great addition to the events as it showcased Local talent, 14 dance groups from around the NPA, Torres Straits, Cape, Cairns and Surrounding areas and up to 10 Food Stalls and ve Arts and Craft Stalls that had the opportunity to make a pro table income for their community groups”. - Kori Totorewa (Festival Coordinator)
NPA reached a whopping estimated 2,500 to 3,000 people on the last day of the NPA Cultural Festival.
Thank you to Minister Glen Butcher, NPARC CEO Steve Wilton, Mayor Wayne Butcher, NPARC staff, Tourists, Volunteers, Community Groups, Community Residents, Sponsors and the Performing Groups for your contribution in providing a great Festival. - Mayor Edward Newman.
ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE NORTHERN PENINSULA AREA REGIONAL COUNCIL.
Gubau Markai Cultural Group of Bamaga Community In blue dress
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