Apunipima Cape York Health Council in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Medical and health

Apunipima Cape York Health Council

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4037 7100

Address: 186 Mccoombe Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.apunipima.org.au

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25.01.2022 MOVIE NIGHT! Everyone loves movies, and it's all more special when watched with friends and family outside under the stars. Pack some pajamas and head on over behind the Apunipima SWEB Building to participate in fun activities, stalls and finish the night with a movie: The Grinch Date: Tuesday 1st December ... When: 4 PM Where: Mossman Gorge, behind the Apunipima SWEB Building #ourhealthinourhands

25.01.2022 Napranum Community: Come down for the launch of the RHD Home Care Pack which will be available for purchase. When: 11am ... Where: IBIS Store Our Rheumatic Heart Disease Team has put together a cost effective option for those looking to keep their homes clean to help prevent possible health issues. Everyone welcome to come down. We look forward to seeing you there. Banum Om Anah - Our Well Heart #OurHealthInOurHands Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Napranum Aboriginal Community PCYC Napranum

25.01.2022 The team at Apunipima's Mossman Gorge Centre are keen for tonight's decider! What's your origin? State Of Origin #queenslander #OuHealthInOurHands

24.01.2022 White Ribbon Australia's vision is to be a nation free from all forms of violence and abuse against women and children. This is every woman's and child's right and everyone's responsibility. Violence against women and children affects their well-being and prevents them from fully participating in society. #WhiteRibbonDay White Ribbon Australia #OurHealthInOurHands

22.01.2022 Listen to our very own, Gloria Wallis the RHD Community Support Officer in Napranum speaking to Black Star Radio about our rheumatic heart disease (RHD) initiative, home care packs in Napranum. Home care packs will be available for only $20 (items would usually retail for $98) and there are 25 available at the IBIS store in Napranum now. ... Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Napranum

21.01.2022 Don't forget to head over to Aurukun Town Square and check out the deadly event tomorrow! Aurukun Shire Council #OurHealthInOurHands #NAIDOC2020

21.01.2022 Join us tomorrow from 10am for Morning Tea in Kowanyama (PBC Office) as we join up with ABM Eloriging Ambung to acknowledge R U OK? Day and what the day means to us all. #OurHealthInOurHands

20.01.2022 Another busy week for the TIS (Tackling Indigenous Smoking) and SEWB (Social Emotional Wellbeing) teams combining forces to bring the healthy messages via school education programs to communities across Cape York. Coen Cape York Academy and Western Cape College (Mapoon Campus) enjoyed the fun and educational sessions with great results. Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy Coen Campus What’s Your Story, Cape York? #OurHealthInOurHands

19.01.2022 R U OK Day? We are stronger together. Remember, yarning and listening helps.... "Sometimes, all we can do is listen. Sometimes, that might be all someone needs, or it might be the first important step for them towards a much longer journey." #ruokday2020 #OurHealthInOurHands #RUOKstrongertogether

17.01.2022 Coen SEWB centre held a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) workshop today. Great turn out by community for International FASD Awareness Day. #OurHealthInOurHands #fasdawareness #FASD

17.01.2022 The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team getting their Smokes and Ladders game on in Mossman this week - the kids had a great time playing the game as they learned about the harms of smoking. Mossman Youth Centre #TacklingIndigenousSmoking #OurHealthInOurHands

17.01.2022 All young people in Cape York are doing a deadly job keeping COVID Safe, but this pandemic is not over yet! Remember if your sick, go to your closest clinic and get tested for COVID-19. Queensland Health... Kowanyama Notice Board Aurukun Shire Council Pormpuraaw Pormpur Paanth Aboriginal corporation Pormpuraaw State School #Ourhealthinourhands #COVID19Update #Keepsafegettested

15.01.2022 Thanks to Abm Elgoring Ambung for hosting and organising a great event and for the shout out! Check out some more great photos from the event! R U OK Day #RUOKstrongertogether #OurHealthInOurHands

14.01.2022 Women's health. Powerful stuff. Jean Hailes Women's Health Week is a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority. Check out www.womenshealthweek.com.au to explore tips, tools and info to unlock your own powers for good health. #OurHealthInOurHands

13.01.2022 Yes, we are hearing positive news on the COVID front...but it doesn't mean we stop being vigilant with our efforts to keep the virus away. Remember to wash your hands regularly! #COVID19... #OurHealthInOurHands See more

13.01.2022 Hope Vale SEWB team have been conducting DIY Driftwood & Flower Workshops the last two weeks and have proven to be very popular. Some fantastic pieces have come together from some crafty and creative community members. The workshops have also included education sessions from QIFVLS Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service and the Remote Area Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Care Advisory Assoc. (RAATSIC) and we'd like to thank them for their participation. #OurHealthInOurHands

13.01.2022 APUNIPIMA TEAM OUT & ABOUT Fiona Millard, Health Promotion Officer and Les Drahm, SEWB Men’s Health Worker meeting with community members of Kowanyama asking the question R U OK? Great event, full of great conversations and connections. ... Big thanks to Abm Elgoring Ambung (PBC) and the Apunipima Team for organizing Kowanyama PeopleeKowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council could change a life. #OurHealthInOurHands #ruokday2020

11.01.2022 We're Hiring! Are you an experience Senior Health Promotion Officer looking for a change?! Do you have: ... - Tertiary qualification in discipline relevant to Health - Promotion program area, and/or equivalent relevant experience Desirable - Demonstrated experience in health promotion program strategy and implementation planning and development This is an identified role and applications close on 20 December 2020. CLICK HERE to apply: https://bit.ly/37iUpNR #hiring #community #health #strategy #development #people #healthpromotion

10.01.2022 World Heart Day 2020 Use heart to beat heart ache. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death on the planet. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, to air pollution, and rare and neglected conditions. For more information visit worldheart.org World Heart Federation #UseHeart... #worldheartday #OurHealthInOurHands See more

07.01.2022 Maintaining a physical distance of 1.5 meters is one way to slow down the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our community. Apunipima has been out on Country and we are using Barramundi as our guide, How do you measure 1.5 meters? Visit QLD Health for more info: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/... Queensland Health #ourhealthinourhands #covid_19

07.01.2022 Jessie, Clara and Fiona from the TIS team ventured to Hope Vale this week to spread the anti-smoking word. This month is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and whilst in community they were granted some time on local radio station Hope Vale 107.7 to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer, and encouraged community members to complete their annual health check. What’s Your Story, Cape York? Cancer Council Queensland #OurHealthInOurHands

05.01.2022 Our team in Hope Vale, cooking up a storm for the kids at school! #OurHealthinOurHands

04.01.2022 While we're keeping a physical distance of 1.5 meters, it's important to keep active for both physical health and mental health Set a goal for exercise for each day, try for at least 30 minutes. #ourhealthinourhands #covid

04.01.2022 Hope Vale Community: DIY Workshop - Driftwood & Flower Arrangements to Beautify your Home. 10am - 1pm Wednesday 16th Sept (tomorrow) at the Apunipima SEWB Building. For more information contact Lyndell Gibson at 07 4037 7220. #OurHealthInOurHands

04.01.2022 World Suicide Prevention and R U OK? Day BBQ was held in Weipa today thanks to the Western Cape Suicide Prevention Network. Jerry, Vincent, Paul and Jana from Apunipima provided health promotion activities, with the Men's Support Program trailer being displayed. Also in attendance were QLD Health, PCYC, RFDS, RIO and the Weipa Community Care and Men's Shed. #OurHealthInOurHands #ruokday2020

03.01.2022 - Please follow link to apply, no applications will be considered via Facebook - Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2RPX4av Casual Administrators Needed... The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under s 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Apunipima is seeking an administrative professionals to provide high quality customer service and administrative support. To be considered, applicants must have: Tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce, Business Administration or other relevant field, or equivalent experience Experience in administration and/or reception roles Hold a valid Blue Card or exemption. Blue Card status must be confirmed prior to commencement. A high level of computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and diversity of Circumstances, particularly with respect to the people of Cape York Demonstrated understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their communities, particularly Cape York Proven ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and customs Understanding of the principles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control For enquiries regarding the recruitment process contact the HR team by email [email protected] or phone 07 4037 7269 To discuss this role please contact Chianna Guivarra, by email [email protected] or by phone 07 4037 7218.

03.01.2022 October is #safeworkmonth! In this time of COVID-19, improving health and safety in your workplace is essential. Join Apunipima and promote safe work practices in your workplace and community. Visit http://Safeworkmonth.swa.gov.au for more. #ourhealthinyourhands #safetytogether

02.01.2022 Today is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Diagnosis and early intervention can help people reach their full potential. #fasdawareness #FASD #OurHealthInOurHands

01.01.2022 R U OK Day "Sometimes it is hard to ask if your ok, when you know they are not" #ruokday2020 #RUOKstrongertogether #OurHealthInOurHands... https://youtu.be/DIYlheyVIng