On Common Country

23/07/2026

🤩Congratulations to Sammy-Jo Kupfer a deadly Kalkadoon woman who completed her Cert 4 TAE recently as part of the Indigenous Skills to Employment Program. 👣
https://youtu.be/FCT8SYkePBA?si=DUZZUYvFE18bnkxF

Sammy is a Registered Nurse, University Lecturer, and inspiring leader for health. We can’t wait to see what Sammy-Jo does next.
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TAE will start in partnership with Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381 on the following dates;

Townsville 11-14th August 2026 – contact Shalissa: [email protected]

Mackay 12-16 October 2026 - contact Yasmin: [email protected]

Please share with your friends and colleagues who are keen to take steps and train our future generation.

National Indigenous Australians Agency
Regional Development Australia Townsville and NWQ
Townsville Chamber of Commerce
JCU: James Cook University, Australia
Mudth-Niyleta
Arika Appleby - Radio host 107.1
Radio 4K1G

21/07/2026

Last week we visited the team at Mudth-Niyleta and met the people being helped by the Indigenous Skills to Employment Program funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency

https://youtu.be/i33unQ24N2s?si=BmZ8aSeddxb-1_F7

It was an inspiring visit and we are excited to see what comes next for the people of Sarina! 👣🤩

Mudth-Niyleta CEO and Chairman speak about the positive impact the ...

08/07/2026

Ngrragoonda are seeking expressions of interest from Gudjala people interested in being a Ranger.

https://ngrragoonda.com.au/gudjala-people-interested-in-being-a-ranger/

Arika Appleby - Radio host 107.1
Radio 4K1G

06/07/2026

This will be a great event.

✨ THE WAIT IS OVER… THE GURAMBILBARRA GALA AWARDS NIGHT HAS ARRIVED! ✨

That’s right! 🎉

Following this morning’s official announcement at the Townsville NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony, we are excited to announce that ticket sales and award nominations for the Gurambilbarra Gala Awards Night – 50 Years of Deadly Excellence are now officially OPEN!

Join us on Saturday, 7 November 2026 at The Pavilion, The Ville Resort-Casino, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community across Gurambilbarra (Townsville).

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!
Be quick—this is expected to be a sell-out event, so secure your place today.

🏆 Know someone making a real difference?
Now is your chance to recognise them. We invite you to nominate the deadly people, organisations, businesses, Elders, young leaders, artists, volunteers, and community champions who continue to strengthen and inspire our community.

Every nomination tells a story of resilience, leadership, culture, and excellence.

🌟 Let’s celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC by honouring those who continue to shape our future.

🎫 Purchase your tickets and submit your nominations today via:
www.communitythemescollective.com

30/06/2026

With the wonderful Cairns Indigenous Art Fair just a few weeks away we are delighted to partner with NorthSite Contemporary Arts to deliver this amazing program.

NorthSite Contemporary Arts is seeking a selection of First Nations artists to take part in an exciting new 7-week Fine Art Print Production Programme in Cairns. Delivered at NorthSite Art Studios in collaboration with leading printmakers and industry professionals, this hands-on programme is designed to build practical printmaking skills while opening pathways toward sustainable creative careers. 👣🤩

Dates: Monday 20 July to Monday 31 August 2026
Duration: 2 days per week (Monday and Wednesday)
Cost: FREE
Location: NorthSite Art Studio, 55 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill QLD
Facilitated by: NorthSite Art Studio’s Print Coordinator, Dian Darmansjah

Hit the link for more info and to apply 👇

https://northsite.org.au/news/artist-callout-northsite-art-studios-fine-art-print-production-program-2026/

National Indigenous Australians Agency
Radio 4K1G
Arika Appleby - Radio host 107.1

NorthSite Contemporary Arts is seeking a selection of First Nations artists to take part in an exciting new 7-week Fine Art Print Production Programme in Cairns. Delivered at NorthSite Art Studios in…

29/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone in Sarina who have taken part in the ISEP program over the past few months. It's exciting to see the progress that has been made so quickly. 😍 Mudth-Niyleta

22/06/2026

Watch out Ingham - the Fresh Start Academy team are on the way - FREE haircuts July 1st. Radio 4K1G

✂️ FREE HAIRCUTS COMING TO INGHAM!! ✂️

Fresh Start Academy will be coming to Ingham on Wednesday, 1st of July to provide FREE haircuts to our community.

📍 Location: Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham
📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
💲 Cost: FREE

THANK YOU Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre for arranging this amazing free service for our community 🙏

15/06/2026

Congratulations to these recent Mapoon graduates, completing their Cert 1 in Construction in community, with support from Civil Safety - Safety and Training RTO #32381 as part of the Indigienous Skills to Employment Program funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency 👣🔨🤩