A Women’s Week to remember

BY ALF WILSON

Badu Ipi-Kazil organised a muchappreciated and fantastic three-day Women’s Week and International Women’s Day event earlier this week on Badhu.

The theme for the Women’s Week event was, Empower Her Voice, Secure Her Future, which celebrated present, future and achievements of our women and girls, group spokeswoman Marie Ah-Wang said.

“We are celebrating our diverse community by shining the spotlight on some of them,” she said.

“We have asked the women on how they choose to challenge themselves to create a great future?

“To this, it was showcased at the event, acknowledging their achievements.”

The theme for the International Women Day event, held on Tuesday, was Crack the Code, highlighting leaders and changemakers who were redefining innovation, creating new social, economic and cultural codes for gender equal future.

“The purpose of this project is to highlight women in business and gender equality,” Marie said.

“Women in particular have different sets of life, work experiences and perspective.

“This event is a great way to bring everyone together and making Badhu a nicer place to live in.

“The idea is to bring in like-minded people through shared passion and interest – It’s Time for A Change [is] a great way of promoting and showcasing our culture and tradition,” she said. She said the outcome would be a direct and indirect impact of bringing the community together, helping to build community spirt and raising awareness of community issues.

“It will provide opportunities for participation, skills developments, volunteering and has a political and environmental impact,” she said.

“It will give a healthy boost for their self-confidence, selfesteem and a best way to improve our community and make it stronger.”

Torres Shire Council

To lead, provide and facilitate a sustainable, safe and culturally vibrant community

Public Notice

TORRES SHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC & BANK HOLIDAYS FOR 2023

Council wishes to advise our community that Pursuant to Section 4 of the Holidays Act 1983, the Minister for Education and Minister for Industrial Relations has appointed the following for Torres Shire:

Date Holiday

Monday 29 May Holiday for the Shire of Torres for the purpose of the Torres Strait Flag Day.

Friday 2 June Holiday for the Shire of Torres for the purpose of the Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival (public holiday).

Monday 5 June Holiday for the Shire of Torres for the purpose of Mabo Day.

Monday 3 July Holiday for the Shire of Torres for the purpose of the Coming of the Light Day.

Wednesday 23 August Holiday for the Shire of Torres for the purpose of the First Torres Strait Councillors Meeting at Masig.

Notification of the appointment of the 2023 special holidays was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on 2 December 2022.

For further information please contact Torres Shire Council on 4083 1200 or email admin@torres.qld.gov.au

Dalassa Yorkston