QAIHC News

NAIDOC Celebrations

NAIDOC Week celebrations were held across Australia in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. QAIHC’s South Brisbane office came together to enjoy a lunch—honouring and recognising the achievements of our diverse staff, and paid homage to those who came before us and those who will follow us. We were also delighted to receive positive reports from several Members who participated in local community activities across Queensland – some of which our staff were lucky enough to attend.

NAIDOC Awards

QAIHC’s own Jan Roma is one proud Nana after the adorable Miss Constance Asse was awarded Miss NAIDOC Under 2, and Aged Champion 0–6 Months, as part of the Rockhampton Baby Show and Expo Day. Congratulations Connie! Our pride is strong, and our hearts melted.

Murri Carnival Cohort Study

QAIHC and the Murri Carnival Project Team are gearing up for the 2021 Murri Carnival Cohort Study. The study surveys Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, officials and spectators over 18 about their involvement in the Murri Carnival. The ten-minute survey asks questions about health access, elements of health literacy and the effect of health promotion messages. Recently, QAIHC offered the opportunity for players and officials from 14 registered teams to participate in the 2021 Pre-Carnival Survey from Friday 30 June until Sunday 15 August. Teams which met minimum participation requirements qualified for a $300 reduction on the final instalment of their team registration fees. The next data collection will be held onsite at the 2021 Murri Carnival, scheduled for 20–25 September at South Pine Oval, Brendale. QAIHC Staff and Survey Collectors will be recruiting participants for the survey and offering individual incentives. Participants will be invited to take part in two and six-month follow-up surveys, with $25 gift cards for completion of each Survey. Information gathered from these surveys will help to provide an evidence base around the elements of health literacy and may assist in future funding applications for Indigenous only sporting events. Look out for QAIHC at the Carnival.