Girringun Aboriginal Corporation in Cardwell, Queensland | Community organisation

Girringun Aboriginal Corporation

Locality: Cardwell, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4066 8300

Address: 235 Victoria Street 4849 Cardwell, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.girringun.com.au

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25.01.2022 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - GIRRINGUN AGM CANCELLATION

25.01.2022 We wanted to make this opportunity to highlight some of the great local businesses we have had the privilege of working with for a number of years. Theres neve...r been a more important time to shop local and support the amazing makers in our community! The packaging we created for Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre was spotted in the Gympie Regional Gallery recently. You can buy their gorgeous collection of tea towels, totes, scarves, paintings, woven baskets or Bagu from the Gallery or from the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre in Cardwell Qld. (Swipe for pics) They also sell charcoal soap... which might just come in handy! When we are allowed to head out again and go for a road trip, Far North Queensland is on the cards! For now, if youd like to support some local artists SHOP ONLINE... http://art.girringun.com.au/art-shop/ TIP: click on Select Artist in the drop down menu to browse each collection! We adore Daniel Beerons tote, and Neisha already has Ethel Murrays Kingfisher Design tea towel in her kitchen. So many beautiful and unique pieces all made by members of the indigenous community... Supporting the Nywaigi, Gugu Badhun, Warrgamay, Warungnu, Bandjin, Girramay, Gulgnay, Jirrbal & Djiru people. Find out more Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre . . . #girringunart #girringun #girringunartcentre #packaging #packagingdesign #indigenousart #localartists #australianartists #logodesign #logo #branding #packagingdesign #supportlocal #supportyourlocal #shoplocal

25.01.2022 Huge congratulations to our lady rangers who conducted their very first burn in Cardwell on the 31st July as a fee for service for Terrain NRM and in attendance was Justine Douglas from the Fire Land Consultancy who mentored Evelyn Ivey as the IC.

24.01.2022 Please be advised that the following restrictions regarding the entry and exit of Jumbun Community will commence at 00:01am 4th April 2020.

24.01.2022 Today Joanne, Whitney, Cindy and Sonya commenced site inspections of potential venues for the QLD Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Conference and started with the brand new Tully Grandstand. The ladies were very impressed and excellent planning has gone into the building to make it user friendly and accessible It was a big tick from the girls today

23.01.2022 Did you see "Australian Story" on the ABC last night? Based in Far North Queensland, and featuring plenty of locals including Victor Steffensen and Terrain NRM ...Board member Barry Hunter, it takes a look at indigenous fire management and how demand for cultural burning knowledge has increased since Australias devastating bushfires. "Fire is beautiful. Its just like water; it trickles through the landscape and the right fire protects the trees and it brings food and encourages new life. It is a gentler technique and it takes a lot more time to apply because the fire is slower." - Victor Steffensen Check this episode of Australian Story out here: https://www.abc.net.au/aus/fighting-fire-with-fire/12134242 Girringun Aboriginal Corporation Djunbunji Land & Sea Program Mamu / Ma:mu - Rainforest Aboriginal people Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation Minjil Yidinji Cultural Services Abriculture #culturalburning #fire Country Needs People

23.01.2022 More Badjibala Station pics courtesy of Simon Muriata

23.01.2022 What a great article from the International Rafting Federation on last years World Rafting Championships. "We came to Tame the Tully and weve left knowing we now Treasure the Tully". #TreasureTheTully... WRC 2019 Galu Working Group

22.01.2022 The Native Nursery/Biodiversity team doing a brillant job at Girringun. Catch up with whats been happening in the Girringun Newsletter coming out soon.

22.01.2022 Girringun Aboriginal Corporation is seeking applications to fill the TUMRA Coordinator position (working on sea country). If you are a Saltwater Traditional Owner from within the Girringun Region and are passionate about sea country, please contact our organisation for an application package.

22.01.2022 Check out our Girringun Aboriginal Art Centres online shop for your Mothers Day gifts.

22.01.2022 Fantastic achievement marking our 10 Year relationship with WWF. Thank you WWF for your support throughout the years and looking forward to continuing our partnership with you

21.01.2022 Another fantastic article on the recent all indigenous Girringun lady Rangers first ever cool burn on Country https://www.abc.net.au//girringun-aboriginal-ran/12612930

21.01.2022 The wonderful Simon Muriata and Andrew Congoo out on Brook Island today. Absolutely beautiful

20.01.2022 Female Rangers are really setting the example, congrats ladies, job well done you should be so proud of your achievements

20.01.2022 Protect Our Elders. Stay Safe.

18.01.2022 Fantastic stuff brilliant cover from NITV about cultural burning with our Girringun Rangers, its time for the Western world to listen to Indigenous knowledge and wisdom

17.01.2022 Huge Congratulations to Betty Joann and Nephi Denham from the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre to be a part of an Australian first. Open shop with Jarron Andy

16.01.2022 FLASH MOB SALE. One year on, we are celebrating the anniversary of the World Rafting Championships 2019 and promoting the Gulngay and Jirrbal culture of the Tully River (North QLD). Our People, Our Country, Our Culture. Click the link to see the merchandise for sale.

16.01.2022 Brillant Article by Terrain NRM - Girringun Lady Rangers first burn.

16.01.2022 GIRRINGUN TUMRA - WANT TO HUNT? THEN APPLY FOR A PERMIT Important Notice: valid permits are required for legal hunting within the Girringun TUMRA region. The Girringun TUMRA region is the sea country belonging to the traditional Owners from: Bandjin, Djiru, Girramay, Gulngay, Nywagi and Warragamay peoples (The coastal area and inshore islands located between Garners Beach and Rollingstone Creek is all Indigneous Protected Areas of Sea Country).... On Friday 28th August 2020, a very important meeting was held by Girringun Aboriginal Corporation with government stakeholders regarding compliance and illegal hunting of protected species in Indigenous Protected Areas. The Girringun Indigenous protected area (IPA) was dedicated in June 2013 and covers 1.2 million hectares in Far North Queensland. If you are found hunting Turtle and/or Dugong in the Girringun region TUMRA area without a valid permit you are liable for legal prosecution, monetary penalities (fines) and possible confiscation of vehicles and/or vessels.

16.01.2022 A unique opportunity is now available to join our Girringun Art Centre Team. See details on the Ad for further information.

14.01.2022 Please be aware of our corporations alternative contact details. Program staff can be contacted during our regular office hours. Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 5pm) & Fridays (8am - 2pm).

14.01.2022 INTRODUCTION - COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Hello Everyone, I would like to introduce myself as your new Communications Officer for Girringun Aboriginal Corporation.... Im the youngest daughter of Ernie and Enid Grant of Tully, Far North Queensland. I identify as a proud Jirrbal Rainforest Aboriginal Woman who has had the privilege of learning my language and culture through my father Dr Ernie Grant/Jirrbal Elder. I have over ten years experience working in the tourism industry where I developed the corporate culture for Ingan Tours our family owned Indigenous business. My expertise is in Marketing and Communications and I will do my utmost to promote and update our members and the local community in the current and future plans of Girringun Aboriginal Corporation. Im also currently studying a Bachelor of Digital Media which aligns well with this new role and have been working on a promotional video for the Girringun Aboriginal Rangers which I hope to make public in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I truly am blessed to be a part of the team here at Girrungun and look forward to promoting our land, language and culture through the nine tribal groups and keeping you all updated. Kind Regards Sonya Takau GAC - Communications Officer

14.01.2022 Just passing on a message from Cassandra and Holly at Aboriginal Health: The Cardwell Yarning Circle will be held as follows: Venue: Cardwell Dugong Park ... Time: 9.30am - 11.30am Date: 23rd September, 2020 RSVP: 20th September, 2020 Contact Aboriginal Health: Cassandra, Holly, Wendy or Di on 07 4720 3050

14.01.2022 We are so excited to inform you all that Girringun will host the Queensland Indigenous Land & Sea Ranger Conference in 2021. Today our EO - Phil Rist, IPA Coordinator - Whitney Rassip, Ranger Coordinator - Chris Muriata and Communications Officer - Sonya Takau met with Matt Bogart (Senior Program Officer - QLD Indigenous Land & Sea Ranger Program) and Carla Wilson (Team Leader - QLD Indigenous Land & Sea Ranger Program) to commence planning stages for next years conference. W...e will meet again on the 3rd September 2020 in which we hope to have confirmed the venue and date. Please follow our Girringun Aboriginal Corporation Facebook page for further updates over the coming months. Photo L to R: IPA Coordinator (Whitney Rassip), Ranger Coordinator - (Chris Muriata), Senior Project Officer QLSRC - (Matt Bogart), Team Leader QLSRC - (Carla Wilson) and Girringun EO - (Phil Rist)

13.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Nephi Denham on creating his first ever news article which was recently published in the IACA Website News section. Nephi is doing an outstanding job here at the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre. To read the article please click on the link below:... https://iaca.com.au/news/my-remote-workshop-experience

13.01.2022 FLASH MOB SALE. Galu TOWG Indigenous Polo & Cap now only $40.00 (Stock is limited). For enquiries contact: Sonya Takau (Galu Promotional Officer) 0467 572 422, email: [email protected] or like the WRC 2019 Galu Working Group page to access the online shop.

12.01.2022 The Rangers are up on Badjibala Station helping out with some fencing for the week Simon Muriata one of our Rangers caught this beautiful shot

12.01.2022 Employment Opportunity: Girringun Aboriginal Corporation is currently seeking applications to fill the Girringun TUMRA Coordinator position. Being a Saltwater Traditional Owner from the Girringun Region TUMRA area is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under Section 25 of the QLD Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Please direct all enquiries to the contact on the advertisement.

11.01.2022 Coming out soon is our Girringun Newsletter where you can read about what our two Ranger Coordiantors Chris Muriata and Cindy Lou Togo have been up to.

11.01.2022 John Tapin and Sally Harman (Assistant Directors of Planning GBRMPA) popped in for a quick catch up with Whitney Rassip our IPA Coordinator and Cindy Lou Togo our Ranger Coordinator GBRMPA are a key stakeholder that works in conjunction with Girringun Aboriginal Corporation.

11.01.2022 Congrats to Simon Muriata and Andrew Congoo on completion of their Coxswain Training in Cairns. It's been a very long 4 weeks but the rewards will help them manage country on a grander scale Well done lads

10.01.2022 Having a litle fun with our leader

10.01.2022 Notice of Nywaigi Meeting

09.01.2022 Please be informed of the State Governments latest announcements for Queensland students.

09.01.2022 Updated Health Advice from Queensland Health. For more information on testing criteria see the following link: https://www.qld.gov.au//take-ac/testing-and-fever-clinics... Stay Safe.

08.01.2022 Girringun Artist on Djiru country today

08.01.2022 Important Update for Nywaigi Family Meeting. The date has now changed from the 5th September to the 3rd October 2020, same time and venue. Please see edited invitation below and please share out to all your Nywaigi Family.

07.01.2022 In 2019, our organisation were successful in a Rainforest Aboriginal Grant which supported the Gulngay and Jirrbal Peoples involvement in the World Rafting Championships held on the Tully River. The grant helped to tell the creation story of the Tully River and showcased to the world the Gulngay and Jirrbal Peoples intimate connection to their Country. If you missed out on the Indigenous themed Polo (pictured below), please "like" the WRC 2019 Galu Working Group page to see... our current "FLASH MOB SALE" celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the WRC 2019. Get in quick as stock is limited. The Wet Tropics Management Authority are seeking expressions of interest from Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples and their organisations for Rainforest Aboriginal Grants of $5000 to $10,000. The closing date for this years grants is Friday 29 May, 2020. For more information contact [email protected]

06.01.2022 Check out our Girringun Aboriginal Art Centres "Mothers Day" sale. Support our local Aboriginal Artists. Stocks are limited so get in quick!

06.01.2022 Important information for QLD Schools Term 2

06.01.2022 It's all hands on deck at Girringun today with a massive mail out. Team work

05.01.2022 New Images of the GAC Nursery for our new GAC Website.

03.01.2022 Please be aware of our alternative contact details for our Art Centre during this closure.

02.01.2022 Please see Girringun Aboriginal Corporation COVID-19 (coronavirus) updated precautionary measures.

02.01.2022 Oh my gosh never a dull moment

02.01.2022 Our gorgeous Whitney Rassip - IPA Coordinator is not one for photos or videos, but today I captured her on camera at Edmund Kennedy National Park. I don't believe her now when she says she's not photogenic

02.01.2022 ON COUNTRY WITH GULNGAY TRADITIONAL OWNERS On Wednesday the 4th November, Girringun Staff had the pleasure of spending the day with Gulngay Elders, Traditional Owners and QPWS Staff on Country. The day focused on building relationships between Gulngay Traditional Owners and QPWS. On Thursday the 4th April 2019, the Federal Court of Australia determined that the land and waters in and around Tully is the traditional country of the Gulngay People.... Gulngay Country encompasses many National Parks that are also formerly declared under the Girringun Region Indigenous Protected Areas.

01.01.2022 Red Carpet entry awaits you at Girringun