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Torres News Thursday, 4 November 2021

Stories and events of the Kaurareg homeland of Kaiwalagal, the Torres Strait homeland and Cape York homelands of the Anggamuthi, Atambaya, Wuthathi, Yadhaykenu and Gudang Peoples.

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Kulpiyam wins NPA Cup final STORY BY ALF WILSON and PICS BY TALEI ELU

Badu side Kulpiyam defeated Malu Kiwai, 22-6, in the grand final of the Dan Ropeyarn Memorial NPA Cup rugby league carnival held at Bamaga last weekend.

Nine men teams battled it out over four rounds of qualifying matches played on the first two days of the three day carnival.

Sunday’s decider was a promoter’s dream between two sides jam packed with talent.

The Roy Baira-coached Kulpiyam included former NRL Dally M Medal winner Ben Barba, Travis Waddell with lots of NRL experience, star Queensland Cup speedster Yamba Bowie, Maipele Morseu and veteran Steve Singleton.

Ironically Barba was lined up last week at the Mackay Indigenous carnival for GH United, who beat Kulpiyam in the final.

A week previously Barba played for Mulga at the Zenadth Kes Cup on TI and in early October for KASL United at Townsville’s Bindal Sharks carnival.

In Sunday’s quarter finals Kulpiyam 28 d Eagles United 6, Injinoo Crocs 18 d West Coast Mariners 0, Malu Kiwai 34 d East Coast Brothers 8 and Napranum Bulldogs 18 d FNQ Balas 14.

Semi finals saw Kulpiyam 18 d Napranum Bulldogs 4 and Malu Kiwai 18 d Injinoo Crocs 16 in a cliffhanger.

A courageous Injinoo Crocs were going for five titles in a row 2016-2019.

Last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19 regulations.

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THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2021 TORRES NEWS 02 NEWS Time to put on that brave face: COVID-19 vaccines available now for all Everyone in the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Area has continued access to COVID–19 vaccine, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) Chief Executive Bev Hamerton says.

She said the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service vaccination rollout has been expanded to give communities even more opportunities to be vaccinated.

“Further additional clinics will be confirmed as the vaccination rollout continues to expand throughout November and into December,’’ she said.

“These clinics will target communities where the vaccination response has not been as great as we had hoped.

“Since our vaccination rollout program started in mid-March, our vaccination teams have already recorded a total of 389 vaccination clinic days in communities right across our region.

“We are doing our best, but we really need our communities to come forward and be vaccinated and we will ensure they have every opportunity to do so.

“You can’t rely on other people to protect you. You need to protect yourselves.”

Ms Hamerton said last

Putting on a brave face: TCHHS immuniser George Morseau vaccinates 12-year-old Floralita Billy-Whap at the Poruma Island vaccination clinic last week, while mum Ruby Billy watches. week the health service delivered catch-up clinics at Thursday Island.

“We also delivered the first of our extra clinics this week to the communities of

Ugar and Poruma Islands in the Torres Strait,” she said.

As well, she said they had a presence at the Dan Ropeyarn Memorial NPA Cup last weekend.

In the Northern Peninsula area, 44 per cent of the eligible population has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination so far, with 35 per cent fully vaccinated.

Across the Torres and Cape HHS area as a whole, about 47 per cent of the eligible population aged 12 years and over is now fully vaccinated.

Walk-ins are welcome at all Torres Strait, Cape York, and Northern Peninsula Area

vaccination clinics. But you can also book in if you wish by phoning: (07) 3497 3442 from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

For more information about the Torres and Cape HHS vaccination program: https://www.health.qld.gov. au/torres-cape/html/covid19-vaccine-rollout

More information on the vaccine is available online: www.qld.gov.au/

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You can also call 134 COVID (134 268) and visit:

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Operation lock it in play

Op Lock It in play: Thursday Island police recently took to the streets to warn potential victims of crime.

Thursday Island Police say they have seen an increase in opportunistic crime occurring with offenders breaking in to unlocked houses and vehicles with valuable items on display.

Officers took to the streets last week to engage with local businesses and the community in relation to an operation they are running called Op Lock It. Posters have been placed around the community to remind everyone to secure their property to stop opportunistic thieves.

Staff have been conducting security audits on houses and businesses, updating relevant contact details and doing brochure drops in post office boxes to assist in getting the message out to the community.

They said they had been very well received by the community so far, with the crews walking the streets providing advice as needed.

Acting Sergeant Nate Carlton said they needed car owners to be vigilant with their property and vehicle security in order to avoid becoming a victim of opportunistic crime.

“We need residents to reduce crime opportunities especially if they are going away for the holidays, which means ensuring that the physical security of their home is adequate while they are away”, he said.

He said the basics of vehicle security were: • Ensuring valuables were not left in vehicles, or at the very least, not in plain sight.

• Remembering even an empty backpack or computer bag will tempt an opportunist.

Here are some basic tips for your home security: • Disconnect remote control and electronic garage doors and use an auxiliary keyed lock instead.

• Do not leave keys concealed around the house.

Leave them with a trusted friend or neighbour.

• Install self-activating external lights.

• Secure your garbage bin. These can be used as stepladders by a potential intruder • Check the yard to ensure that there are no ladders or tools left lying around.

They said when it came to crime there were never any guarantees but by taking some simple and easy precautions the community could feel more secure and reduce the likelihood of homes becoming a target for intruders.

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Ella wins book of the year A book called Is this your egg?

by Ella Kris, has won the 2021 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Authored Children’s Book Award at the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year awards.

Is this your egg? tells the delightful story of Henry the Hermit crab, who is on a mission.

Henry has found a small egg and must travel through the mudflats, the hot sand and the tall grass to find it a home.

Where it will belong when it hatches is the key to this wonderful children’s book.

Speech Pathology Australia is the peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia and has conducted its Book of the Year awards since 2004.

In 2021, 248 books were nominated in four aged-related categories, and the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Authored Children’s Book Award.

“Speech Pathology Australia is very proud of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Authored Children’s Book Award, and we congratulate Ella Kris,” Speech Pathology Australia National President Tim Kittel said.

“People often ask me why Speech Pathology Australia has a book of the year award.

“It is because speech pathologists understand the link between language, speech and reading.

Don’t miss out: a happy moment in time from a session at NAISDA’s Cultural Residency earlier this year. Photography by Lisa Haymes.

NAISDA online audition applications extended

AWARD WINNER: Award-winning author Ella Kris holding her trophy from Speech Pathology Australia and her book (below).

“We are in a unique position to recommend books to parents and teachers.

“Speech Pathology Australia conducts its Book of the Year Awards to identify the best children’s books available, which promote language and literacy development.

“Not only are these winning books great Australian reads, but they also encourage good language and literacy skills amongst children.

“Children with poor literacy skills will find it much harder

The closing date for online National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) Dance College auditions has been extended by two weeks to Monday 15 November, so it’s not too late to apply.

Now is the time to make sure 2022 is full of opportunity 2021 has been challenging, especially for our young people. With so much uncertainty it can be difficult to plan for the future.

Communities, families and schools are encouraged to help support young people considering a career in dance and the performing arts, by having

later in life to be successful in education, find a job, and take part in our society.

“Literacy is a vital and fundamental life skill.”

a yarn about the possibilities that auditioning for NAISDA can offer.

Completing an online audition application before 15 November is the first step in creating options for next year.

Auditioning now for NAISDA could be the start of an exciting future.

Don’t miss out – visit www.naisda. com.au and: • Complete the online application form; and, • Submit one (or both) of the choreographed dances, plus one of your own as well if you would like.

Freecall: 1800 117 116 or email reception@naisda.com.au

CIAF ready to launch online next week Artwork featured in the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair’s (CIAF) 2021 Art Fair exhibition, SACRED (an artistic response to Queensland’s sacred sites and sites of significance) will be online from next Wednesday (10 November).

For the second year running, CIAF has placed the health and safety of Queensland’s artists, communities, and visitors first; transitioning its muchloved physical program to a digital platform in which the whole world can engage and enjoy.

CIAF’s Artistic Director Janina Harding said 2021 had been the event’s most testing yet but she said the team had once again embraced the challenge to deliver a beautiful and diverse program encapsulating Queensland’s breadth of talent with a diverse range of cultural experiences.

CIAF Chair, Tom Mosby said he was proud to deliver another program online.

“Our team at CIAF has once again proved its resilience in what

CIAF’s Artistic Director: Janina Harding.

CIAF Chair: Tom Mosby. has been an even more challenging year than last,” he said.

“Collectively, the organisation’s resourcefulness shines again in its commitment to showcasing the incredible talent of our artists and community.”

Program highlights

Among the many program highlights are three events that cross over into the physical realm for a live, Cairns experience including the premiere film screening

of Alick & Albert at Events Cinemas in Cairns on Wednesday 17 November 2021.

CIAF’s fashion performance, Of Spirit & Story on Friday 12 November was curated by Meriam artist Clinton Naina and choreographer, Hans Ahwang from Moa Island and drew inspiration from CIAF’s 2021 theme, SACRED – an artistic response to Sacred Sites and Places of Significance.

From the official, SACRED Art Fair opening presentation with musical performances (filmed in the lush tropical surrounds of Kuranda Amphitheatre), featuring Chris Tamwoy, to the annual CIAF Art Awards and finale musical performances by Patrick Mau, Mau Power, there are almost 40, free events and activities delivered aboard the event’s online platform at https://2021.ciaf.com. au plus CIAF socials: www.Facebook.com/ CIAFcairns + Instagram: cairnsindigenousartfair

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Management consultants recognised in award

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BY MURRAY SAYLOR A Torres Strait Islander-owned small business has been recognised for excellence by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Australia and New Zealand.

Tagai Management Consultants (TMC) won the top award in the Commitment to Increasing Supplier Diversity category, in recognition of their supplier diversity excellence.

Founder and managing director, Murray Saylor, said the category was for companies which had successfully used supplier diversity projects to achieve innovative and strategic business results.

TMC has only been operating for seven years, yet this small business has already been recognised for its work.

In 2017 and 2018, TMC was

a finalist in the Supply Nation Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year award; winner of the Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence – Innovation in Business Award in 2019; finalist in the Cairns Chamber of Commerce – Indigenous Business Excellence award in 2021 and also this year, collecting the Supply Nation Emerging Indigenous Exporter of the Year award.

Despite all the accolades, and being selected as one of the 100 Faces of Small Business by the Queensland Government, Mr Saylor knows TMC as a business is not where it should be in its business life cycle, even though it is well on its way towards achieving its growth potential in the marketplace.

TMC specialises in procurement/supply chain, business advisory, stakeholder engagement and advanced futures (technology/innovation) services across Australia and the Asia/

Recognition: TCM founder and managing director Murray Saylor.

Pacific region.

Mr Saylor said procurement – the process for exchanging goods and services between business or public entities including small businesses, governments and corporations – was a vital business function.

When managed efficiently and done well, it can help increase an organisation’s profitability and

improve business operations.

“Procurement includes a range of activities involved in obtaining goods and services,” he said.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses are becoming more aware and/or interacting with procurement due to grant funding and tender requirements.”

This month is national

Indigenous Business Month, and Mr Saylor said he had some advice for people attempting to run their own business.

“Do your homework and discuss with family and other business owners before establishing a business, as their wisdom will assist in how to structure the business and what to look out for when operating the business,” he said.

“If they have identified a ‘need’ in the community or marketplace they can fulfil through their expertise or experience and they can make regular income then, yes, they should look into developing their business.”

Mr Saylor was born in Townsville and is a Samsep man with strong traditional connections to Erub and the Eastern Islands of the Torres Strait.

He maintains a strong focus on the social importance and sustainability issues around First Nation peoples’ and cultures.

Local business event marks milestone moment Business incubator hub and small business support service, Gur A Baradharaw Kod (GBK), gathered with community members at Anzac Park to

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acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous Business Month (IBM) last week.

GBK Business Development Officer Neville Johnston said the event was a milestone moment for all who participated.

“We brought together the relevant stakeholders who provide small business support, advice, and access to pathways for business development,” he said.

“This gave an opportunity for grass roots micro businesses and well-established Indigenous businesses an avenue to connect with business development officers from Many Rivers, Queensland Tafe, TSRA and MGNM. “Plans are underway to continue to roll out these events right across the Torres Strait region in the coming months.”

For more information on when The GBK Business Incubator Hub will be attending your island and for how to access the GBK Small Business Incubator Hub service, please call 0448 355 839 or email businesshub@gbk.org.au

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Network builder: Musician Jessie Lloyd wins Indigenous Business Month Award.

Musician Jessie Lloyd has won the 2021 Indigenous Business Month’s Indigenous 2 Indigenous (I2I) award in recognition of her work linking Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists to the professional arts industry.

Indigenous Business Month runs annually across the month of October, offering several opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to be recognised for their contributions to the Australian economy.

The I2I Award recognises Indigenous businesses buying from and/or supplying to fellow Indigenous businesses, which builds an interconnected and strong Indigenous business sector by supporting each other.

Jessie was awarded for her work in regional and remote communities, where she has been building a strong network of Indigenous female musicians.

When told of her win, Jessie acknowledged the Indigenous artists she has worked with.

“I’m so proud to receive this award and especially proud of all of the musicians and Songwomen I have had the privilege of working with,” she said.

“They are my inspiration and pivotal to the success of our music and song.”

Jessie’s projects support and promote Indigenous women in music, mostly as performers and emerging producers, and elders

So proud to receive this award and especially proud of all the musicians and Songwomen I have had the privilege of working with. They are my inspiration and pivotal to the success of our music and song.

JESSIE LLOYD of language, history, and song.

She recently worked with Torres Strait Islander Media Association (TSIMA) to upskill Torres Strait female musicians and songwriters.

During the inaugural Torres Strait Islander Performing Arts Festival in 2019, Ms Lloyd assisted TSIMA with the formation and finessing of a Torres Strait Women’s Choir.

The Lingu Karay Torres Strait Women’s Choir composed original songs that infused culture, history and language.

Through songwriting workshops and performance training, she helped the choir prepare for their debut performance at the 2019 Remote Indigenous Media Festival and the Gathering Voices concert held on Waiben.

Although the music industry and professional arts industry has suffered extensively due to COVID-19, Ms Lloyd’s goal was to work with Indigenous women in music; either

professional or cultural, and provide paid work, mentoring and collaborations.

MEANWHILE a Parliament House celebration to highlight this year’s Indigenous Business Month theme of Powering the Indigenous Economy was held last week.

Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy, and Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch joined Minister for Employment and Small Business, and Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer, along with their Parliamentary colleagues and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural businesses to mark the occasion.

“Culture is at the core of First Nations businesses and our Government has long invested in First Nations arts and cultural companies, Art Centres and cultural tourism initiatives for positive economic outcomes,” Ms Enoch said.

Minister Enoch said the Parliament House event featured a range of local First Nations businesses.

“It was fantastic to have Tribal Experiences Brisbane deliver a Welcome to Country, with Wagga Torres Strait Island Dance Company also presenting a traditional music and dance performance and Digi Youth Arts performing two songs and contemporary dance.”

Local Torres Strait Islander business owner Jared Turner, Proprietor of Turner Trade, was one of several First Nations business owners from across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area at this week’s Zenadth Kes Business Workshops (Monday 1 November) and Business Breakfast (Tuesday 2 November) on Thursday Island.

Jared established his business 11 years ago, and has experience providing building and carpentry solutions in the Torres Strait for all of that time.

He said he welcomed the opportunity to meet with stakeholders from different departments and industry leaders to gain insight and understanding of current tendering processes for various suppliers.

“Workshops provide a great opportunity for established and emerging

First Nations businesses in the region to network and further expand their knowledge on what opportunities currently exist in our region,” Mr Turner said.

The Zenadth Kes business events were led by the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal & Torres Strait

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TI night markets a smorgasbord of fun (+ food) Pics by Tari Sagigi The TI Night Markets kicked off again last weekend, with a smorgasbord of arts, crafts and kaikai stalls as well as heaps of entertainment and good cheer.

Held between the Bowls and Boat club, more than 150 people dropped in over the evening, to pick a bargain, or just have some good plain fun.

Watch this space for our next TI Night Markets to make sure you don’t miss out.

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Islanders sue government over climate change “I am honoured and grateful to have been awarded a TSRA ATES Scholarship to assist with the completion of my business degree at James Cook University in Cairns. The Scholarship covered some of the costs associated with moving to Cairns to continue my degree and helped me make a smooth transition into full-time study.”

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UNDER THREAT: an aerial view of potential catastrophe.

Pic by Stefan Armbruster.

Wadhuam Paul Kabai and Wadhuam Pabai Pabai are taking the Australian government to the Federal Court for failing to protect Torres Strait traditional owners from catastrophic climate change.

The Gudamalulgal traditional owners from Boigu and Saibai Islands said their communities faced rising sea levels from climate change and were regularly flooded.

They said as a result cultural heritage and sacred sites including burial sites, locations that contain human remains, places that have a spiritual significance and their own homes were in danger.

In what was called The Australian Climate Case, they argued the Federal Government had a legal responsibility to ensure Torres Strait Islander Peoples were not harmed by climate change.

In legal terms, this is called a ‘duty of care’.

They have sought an order from the court requiring the Government to prevent this harm to their communities by cutting greenhouse gas emissions with support from specialist law firm Phi Finney McDonald, and two public interest advocacy organisations, Urgenda and Grata Fund.

The Urgenda Foundation are international legal experts who have a proven record of successful climate change litigation.

In 2015, the Urgenda Foundation and 886 people in the Netherlands took the Dutch Government to court for not doing enough to prevent climate change – they won the case in 2019.

The case was the first to establish that a government had a duty of care to protect people from climate harms.

The court ordered the Dutch Government to significantly reduce the Netherlands’ greenhouse gas emissions within five years.

As a result of the ground breaking case, the Netherlands has some of the strongest climate policies in the world, has closed coal-fired power stations and has invested billions in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

People in Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany and Ireland have also had success in the courts, and there were plenty of similar cases under way in other countries.

Progress in the Australian courts In Australia, the courts have started to recognise the Australian Government’s duty to protect people from climate change.

In May 2021, in Sharma vs Minister for the Environment, the Federal Court of Australia found that the Federal Minister for the Environment had a duty to protect young people from the future harm caused by the climate change impacts of a proposed coal mine extension project.

In August 2021, in Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action Incorporated vs Environment Protection Authority, the New South Wales Land and Environment Court found that the NSW Environment Protection Authority has a duty to take serious action on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

However, this case is the first time that anyone in Australia has argued that the whole of the Federal Government – not just one Minister or agency – has a duty to protect people from climate harm.

If successful, Paul and Pabai won’t just be protecting their communities – they’ll be making us all safer from damaging climate change.

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Torres Strait screenwriter wins Cannes World Film Festival Award

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Writer Shontell Leah Ketchell can add a Cannes World Film Festival Award to her repertoire after being awarded for her work on Mungo, a short historical drama which has won the 2021 top spot for Best Indigenous/Native Peoples Film Award.

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Shontell wrote Mungo, which tells the touching true story of an Aboriginal boy torn between two worlds in the 1800s in the Garoo country.

The movie celebrates local Gamilaroi culture and language.

As an emerging writer in the film and television industry, Shontell said she was excited and humbled to hear the news of Mungo’s big international win.

“Winning the Best Indigenous/Native Peoples Film Award at Cannes was incredibly humbling because it was such an amazing project to work on,” she said.

“We made it our

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ON SET: Director/ Producer Leonie Kelly. INSET: Shontell Leah Ketchell. mission to tell the story honestly and ethically, and with the support of the Gamilaroi people.”

Director/Producer Leonie Kelly Leonie Kelly said it was an honour to work with Shontell.

“It was such an honour and pleasure to work with Shontell,” she said.

“Shontell flew to Tamworth where we first met her, in the middle of the bush fire season, and we were sitting in the RSL club discussing the project.

“Shontell worked amazingly to take my vision and the Gamilaroi community, and bring the story to script.

“I look forward to working with Shontell again in the future.”

A graduate of the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Shontell has worked with several producers and writers across Australia, including for the popular ABC sketch comedy series Black Comedy.

“I pinch myself because I grew up on John Street (TI) and here I am writing for movies and television series,” she said.

“When I’m not writing, I’m a FIFO miner, I drive trucks.”

Shontell’s

screenwriting career started after she attended a Shut Up and Write Workshop hosted by AFTRS. “I hired a car in Moranbah, drove to Mackay and then flew to Brisbane to attend this workshop,” she said.

“After that, I knew immediately what I wanted to do and I started an Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting with AFTRS. “The Australian film industry is very supportive of mob and the Indigenous film community is very close-knit.”

For creatives in

the Torres Strait who want to break into the film industry, Shontell says, “get involved with AFTRS, reach out to agencies like Screenworks and Screen Queensland and just follow your passion”.

“The industry wants our blak voices heard,” she said.

“This is our opportunity to tell our stories, the way we want to tell them.”

Mungo will make its way through the film festival circuit and return to Australia in 2022.

It is scheduled to be released mid-year, and will premiere at the Tamworth Short Film Festival in October 2022.

The next step in your performing arts journey

At NAISDA you will be supported every step of the way, from your audition application through to graduation and beyond, by staff committed to your wellbeing and learning in a culturally safe environment.

Start the next step in your dance journey with NAISDA’s nationally accredited training and qualifications.

Have a yarn with us by emailing auditions@naisda.com.au or phoning (toll free) on 1800 117 116.

Be quick, applications close 1 November.

Who Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 16 - 26.

When Online date Online auditions auditions closing open until extended to 2021.

Monday 15 November.

1 November

Where We’re based on Darkinjung Land in NSW. Apply at naisda. com.au/audition-for-naisda

Cost NAISDA’s training is subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible students, and through the Australian Government.

NAISDA is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO CODE 5639) and invites applications for 10277NAT Certificate III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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NEWS & CLASSIFIEDS 09 TRADES & SERVICES Stolen wages funds 2,500 education opportunities ADVERTISING Next year will see the 2,500th Torres Strait Islander student complete their senior high school years with support from Queensland’s stolen wages-funded Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF), Secretariat Director Mike Nayler says.

“QATSIF has supported more than 12,400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people since it was launched in 2008,” he said.

“QATSIF Scholarships are drawn from the interest on unallocated Stolen Wages funding from the original 2002 reparations scheme.

“Students are encouraged to work hard in honour of the sacrifices of those who had their wages stolen and were not offered the same opportunities,” he said.

He said QATSIF students had been recognised with many awards over the years including: • The Highest Achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student in Queensland awards for four out of the past six years; • Three Queensland Music awards; • Multiple School Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year awards; • Two Queensland Young Achiever of the Year awards; and,

• Queensland’s Law Student of the Year award.

“QATSIF supports students who are working hard toward achieving their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) for students with a disability, across 373 State, Catholic and Independent schools across Queensland,” he said.

“We already have nearly 2000 applications in for our next round of scholarships.”

He said all Queensland schools are sent application packages for their Year 10 students in Term 2 each year.

“As well as providing scholarships, QATSIF runs many competitions,” he said.

They include a Creative Arts Competition, Yarning With Our Elders Project, Young Indigenous Leader Awards and Student Leader Awards.

He said they also support schools and students with opportunities to take part in camps, school based traineeship and activities.

“This year 296 students with Torres Strait Islander heritage will graduate Year 12 amongst QATSIF’s 1600 graduates,” he said.

QATSIF Patron, Author and leading Stolen Wages Campaigner Aunty Ruth

Hegarty told last year’s QATSIF’s graduates to “dream big”.

to rise above the servant and labourers mode, but to go further,” she said.

by force, but you are free to be who you want to be.”

“The gift of these scholarships have enabled you to seize the opportunities, not only

“Your own knowledge should be of pride, you are no longer servants and labourers

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Education all for family says proud graduate ‘Gina’ Pabai

By Jillian Bowie “Education is the most powerful weapon”. This is not just a saying for Georgina Pabai, it is real-life experience that has taken her life to the next level.

Gina is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman from the Koedal Clan of Boigu Island living in the heart of Canberra and working for the Australian Public Service.

Boasting an Associate Degree in Business Administration (Indigenous) and a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance under her belt, Gina emotionally says, “it was a very proud moment for me in 2019” as she graduated as the first Boigulaig in her field and the only Torres Strait Islander out of 35 graduates offered a full time position.

In 2015, Gina completed two years of online study for her Associate degree in Business Administration (Indigenous) with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) in Brisbane.

This awakened Gina’s passion for business, so she continued further studies on campus for three more years to achieve her Bachelor of Accounting and Finance.

Gina enjoyed studying and was always challenging herself to achieve more.

“Mathematics has always been one of my strengths, and I know it is not a common strong point with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, so it made sense to use my skills to help my people,” she said.

Five years of studying towards

a degree brought many challenges as a single Mother raising three children.

Prioritising responsibilities, managing a household, full-time studying, and simultaneously tutoring other Indigenous students through ITAS at ACU, Gina appreciated the flexibility of online study which suited her lifestyle and became part of her routine.

“There were times when I thought I would not make it and thought of giving it all up because I could not do it anymore,” Gina recalls.

“It was not easy.

“I missed out on a lot of family times and milestones.”

It was thoughts of her children and family that pushed her through these moments – her reasons why.

She thought of how she wanted to be a good role model for the wider community and for her children, to inspire them and give them a good life.

To see all her three children, now young adults, as high achievers – her daughters studying towards their own degrees in Teaching and Nursing, and her son with Year 12 graduation awards – has made her proud, and she said the sacrifices and hard work were definitely worth it.

As a mature aged student, Gina hoped to inspire others to never underestimate themselves.

The sky is their limit and it is never too late to achieve your dreams, she said.

“It is important to stay focused mentally, spiritually and physically

PROUD GRADUATE: Gina receiving her Bachelor of Accounting and Finance. knowing there will be obstacles to overcome,” she said.

Gina says from a young girl, raised on remote Boigu Island to now working for the Australian Public Service, she has successfully acquired the skills and knowledge she needed from mainstream and applied those to the pathway of her dream goal.

And after all that, she said, her biggest role model was still her Dad. Mr Pabai was a very hardworking, intelligent man who worked 2-3 jobs to support his family.

He was a School Teacher, who worked as a Radio Operator and IBIS Manager during the school holidays.

Gina reflects back to her parent’s decision to send her to Cairns at the age of 13 to live with her older sister.

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PROUD ELDERS: Gina’s Mum and Aunt, Aunty Betty Auda and Kathleen Pabai.

“I didn’t see it at that time, but my parents knew exactly what they were doing when they sent me away to pursue better education,” she said.

“It took me a while to realise, but I understand now.”

With such determination and drive, the best is yet to come for Gina.

With a nickname like “Zeena, Princess Warrior” we cannot expect anything else.

Garden setting perfect for Bosun-Baira celebrations story and pics BY BEL LUI The garden setting was picture perfect for the marriage of David Bosun to Jeanon Baira.

The couple exchanged their wedding vows in front of families, relatives and friends at the Novotel Oasis Resort Cairns on Sunday 24th October 2021.

The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Opeta Kaitap.

The bride’s brother, Horace Baira, had the honour of giving her away, in place of her late dad.

The groom’s families were from Kubin community on Moa Island, and the bride’s families were from Badu Island.

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ALL FOR FAMILY: Gina with her three children Eric Jnr, Brigitta, and Erica.

Vinnitta Mosby and groom’s mother Lillian Bosun.

ABOVE: The couple with Pastor Opeta Kaitap.

RIGHT: Horace and Jeanon Baira (Brother and sister).

BELOW: Mr and Mrs David Bosun.

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Oui-Sailor wins over quality opponent

All things fitness with Tari from Strait Fitness

story & pics BY ALF WILSON Joey Oui-Sailor has been described as a future potential Australian amateur boxing champion by his trainer.

The 29-year-old made his boxing debut on the Sunstate Amateur Boxing Tournament, hosted by Dreams Club at Townsville’s Centenary Hotel, last month.

He couldn’t have been more impressive in his win over a quality opponent.

A genuine power puncher, Joey is a member of the Birri-Gubba Warriors Boxing Club headed by former Queensland and Australian amateur champion Stevie Lawler.

Joey said he was nervous in the lead-up to his bout.

“I am pretty nervous but hope to go well, and it is good to have Torres Strait Islanders here supporting me,” he told the Torres News.

Joey fought in the Senior 86kg division against Bray Jones from Wolves Club.

At the end of the three rounds, the judge raised Joey’s arm as a winner on points and Stevie described it as one of the most impressive debuts he has

 Continued from P12

Dan Ropeyarn Memorial NPA Cup – RESULTS

Semi Finals: Kulpiyam 18 d Napranum Bulldogs 4 Malu Kiwai 18 d Injinoo Crocs 16 Quarter Finals: Kulpiyam 28 d Eagles United 6 Injinoo Crocs 18 d West Coast Mariners 0 Malu Kiwai 34 d East Coast Brothers 8 Napranum Bulldogs 18 d FNQ Balas 14 Qualifying Matches Round 1: Kulpiyam 20 d East Coast Brothers 9, Napranum Bulldogs 16 drew with FNQ Balas 16, Injinoo Crocs 20 d Seisia Sharks 0, Malu Kiwai 14

Boxing potential: Joey OuiSailor shaping up. seen.

“People were coming up to me and saying they didn’t realise how good Joey was until they saw him in the ring,” Stevie said.

“I had told them he has the makings of a great boxer.”

Joey said he was born in Townsville and grew up on Darnley, where he has lots of family.

“I am very proud of my descent and represent Darnley,” he said.

d Eagles United 12 Round 2: Kulpiyam 22 d West Coast Mariners 0, East Coast Brothers 18 d FNQ Balas 16, Injinoo Crocs 10 d Napranum Bulldogs 4, Malu Kiwai 44 d Seisia Sharks 0, Eagles United 16 d West Coast Mariners 12 Round 3: Malu Kiwai 16 d Napranum Bulldogs 12, Injinoo Crocs 22 d FNQ Balas 6, West Coast Mariners 20 d East Coast Brothers 18, Kulpiyam 22 d Eagles United 0 Round 4: FNQ Balas 8 d Seisia Sharks 0, Injinoo Crocs 24 d Eagles United 0, Malu Kiwai 28 d West Coast Mariners 16, Napranum Bulldogs 16 d East Coast Brothers 10, Kulpiyam 32 d Seisia Sharks 0 Final Points Table after Qualifying Rounds: 1. Kulpiyam 20p 2. Injinoo Crocs 19p 3. Malu Kiwai 18

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Here’s another amazing day! The minute you wake up you have two choices: 1) To have a great day – rising above anything negative, or 2) To have a bad day – letting everything get the better of you.

I know what I’ll be choosing every single day – what do you chose? I hope happiness.

This week I have a challenge for you – are you up for it? It’s all around the cuppa tea and who doesn’t like a cuppa tea or coffee, right?

Ok here we go – every single time you put the kettle on – fill it to the top – and perform both or one of these exercises until the kettles finished boiling!

1) A squat OR 2) High knees OR 3) Walking on the spot.

In these pictures you will see ‘how to’ perform a SQUAT. Step 1: Stand

straight with feet hip–width apart – hold onto bench if needed.

Step 2: Tighten your stomach muscles.

Step 3: Lower down, as if sitting on an invisible chair.

Step 4: Straighten your legs to lift back up.

Step 5: Repeat the movement. In other words ‘like you siddown lor chair’ OR ‘How to’ perform HIGH KNEES: Walk on the spot, lifting your knees as high as possible.

So Pamleh – let’s start including movement into our daily routine to help improve our quality of life.

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Monday / Wednesday & Friday DEPART THURSDAY ISLAND: 6.30AM & 2.30PM DEPART SEISA: 8AM & 4PM Boarding strictly 15 mins prior to departure

* RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL and acknowledged.

4. FNQ Balas 9p 5. Napranum Bulldogs 7.5p Speeches by Mayor Yusia, Crs “Linking the Cape with the Torres Strait” Nona and Gebadi, and Director 6. East Coast Brothers 6p Mimia Whap.

7. West Coast Mariners 5.5p Sprint Races 8. Eagles United 5p Male Winner: Myron Tapim9. Seisia Sharks 0p Ahwang Points Table after Day one: Female Winner: Chenille 1. Kulpiyam 10p (33 f/a) Nona-Yellub 2. Injinoo Crocs 10p (26 f/a) Individual Awards presented 3. Malu Kiwai 9p

by Apudthama Committee.

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Kulpiyam wins over Malu Kiwai pics BY TALEI ELU This year’s Dan Ropeyarn Memorial NPA Cup was a success, which was great to see QRL Northern Region Manager Scott Nosworthy told Torres News.

“The QRL Northern team will be working closely with the communities to try to get some more regular rugby league for men, women and juniors in 2022,” Mr Nosworthy said.

Thanks to QRL Club and League coordinator Terry Abednego for providing information throughout the carnival.

This was the last regional Allblacks carnival for 2021 following the successful Zenadth Cup on TI in October and the Island of Origin on Badu mid year.

Winners are grinners: grand final winning team Kulpiyam.

FULL RESULTS:

Grand final runners up: Malu Kiwai.

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Grand Final: Kulpiyam 22 d Malu Kiwai 6 Grand Final Teams (provided

by QRL): Kulpiyam: 1: Ben Barba, 2: Ono Soolio, 3: Bernaiah Bowie, 4: Steven Stafford, 5: Didymus Blanket, 6: Yamba Bowie, 7: Steve Singleton, 8: Masiru Nona, 9: Tyrese Baira-Gela, 10: Maipele Morseu, 11: Remus Phineasa, 12: Greg Davis, 13: Travis Waddell, 14: Jordan Nona, 15: Sai Sanimo, 16: Tallie Nomoa, 17: Boyd Ahmat, 18: Fred Koraba, 19: Lewis Whap, 20: Kossy Tamwoy, 21: Jarli Blanco, 22: Timakoi LowahBowie, 23: Iliasa Sanimo, 24: Matt Leameau, 25: Wes Gabbey, 26: Tui Lowa, 27: Benji Blurry, 28: Jared Laifoo, 29: McKenzy Yei, 30: Lance Kaveu.

Coach: Roy Baira; Manager:

Johnny Baira; Trainer: Kiwat Abednego; Trainer: Jim Ahmat.

Malu Kiwai: 1: Matty Gibuma, 2: Aggie Gibuma, 3: Charles Gibuma, 4: Bronson Ryan, 5: Stanley Anau, 6: Mallie Tom, 7: Edward Pabai, 8: Edward Ingui, 9: Lionel Anau, 10: Joel Marama, 11: Ali Dau, 12: Nelson Gibuma, 13: George Toby, 14: John Peter, 15: Spencer Anau, 16: Laurie Elisala, 17: Colin Gibuma, 18: Gedi Dau, 19: Nathan Pabai, 20: Keith Wuruki, 21: Ralph Marama, 22: Ezekiel Peter, 23: Mareko Daniels, 24: Franchilon Gibuma, 25: Smith Elia, 26: Erra Bond, 27: Robert Baira, 28: Stanley Banu, 29: Wilson Tom, 30: Kalani Anau.

Coach: Sireli VolaVola; Manager: Keith Pabai; Trainer: Agai Banu.

Continued P11 

Rita Gutchen