Employment plays key role in health & wellbeing

opportunities, and aspirations in Far North Queensland.

Also at the State of Mind Wellbeing Symposium held on Badhu Island last week was the launch of the Biznis Blo Yumi Project, marking the end of Queensland Small Business Month.

Meriba Ged Ngalpun Mab (MGNM), in partnership with Department of Small Business and Training (DESBT) and Gr8Motive

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation, launched the Project with a consultation workshop to identify the needs and support required by local small business owners, or those thinking of starting a business.

The session also introduced Deadly Business 2032 – a key action released under DESBT’s First Nations training strategy Paving the Way Deadly Business 2032 was initiated to create an evidence-based, understanding of Indigenous small business strengths, capacity,

The Strategy was to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses looking to improve opportunities for partnership, business improvement, sustainability, or expansion.

MGNM Training & Programs Manager, Jillian Bowie said employment played a key role in mental health and wellbeing.

“The significant impact that employment plays in enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of an individual and their families is important to note,” she said.

“Creating employment within our communities though enterprise development is paramount not only to an individual’s life but to the community’s overall wellbeing.”

The Biznis Blo Yumi Project was a collaborative approach of government and non-government stakeholders who were committed to contributing to the Project leading up to a much bigger event planned for Indigenous Business Month in October.