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23.01.2022 NAIDOC week might have come and gone for another year, but we are still remembering all the fun. On Mabuiag the whole community came together to share the week. There were lots of activities, plenty of feasting, and many pictures

23.01.2022 Have you watched the Creole Episodes of Little J and Big Cuz? The voices for the two episodes were recorded here on TI at TSIMA #Radio4MW featuring the vocal ta...lents of: Daniella Williams Luke Mosby Sylvia Tabua Uel Bani Shanice Tabua Patricia Pryce Fisi Ahwang Esha Nona Watch the After The Storm Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au//Little-J-And-Big-Cuz-S2-Ep3-After- Watch the School Sleepover Episode here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/1737437251533 #tsima #torresstrait #indigenousfilm #indigenousanimation #littlejandbigcuz Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Regional Authority Torres Strait Island Regional Council First Nations Media Australia

23.01.2022 Council advises that the following islands should prepare for a king tide. - Saibai: 1:05pm 3.36m... Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (TSLDMG) advises that people should: - Prepare your belongings at home and sandbag if needed, - Move machinery and equipment to higher ground, - Ensure that children don’t play in storm drains, - Avoid parking cars in low-lying areas and never drive through flood waters. For more information please contact you Divisional Manager or Divisional Engineering Officer.

21.01.2022 - Water restrictions are in place on Hammond Island from today until further notice. Odd numbered houses can water Wednesday and Sunday... Even numbered houses can water Tuesday and Saturday On your watering days you can use handheld hoses with trigger nozzles, micro-spray, and drip systems. No watering or sprinklers on Mondays Your help to conserve our precious water is appreciated. For further information contact the Divisional Engineering Officer on 0484 960 509

21.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for an Engineer - Water and Wastewater. Full Time Fixed Term (3 years). Based at any TSIRC Division or Office to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Monday, 12 October 2020

20.01.2022 Council's newest Environmental Health Workers recently participated in Pest Management Training hosted at the Badu Indigenous Knowledge Centre. The team spent time with trainer John learning in the classroom before putting their new knowledge into action with a hands on session.... The training means that all of Council's Environmental Health Workers are are now qualified to undertake pest treatments for mosquitos, ants, and many other pests in our Communities. Queensland Health Pro Train

19.01.2022 Royal Australian Air Force will be visiting Masig with this aircraft on Friday the 4th of December as a Christmas gift to the Community. RAA...F Personnel will be on the Island for three hours to showcase their aircraft and spend time with community members! The aircraft will arrive at 0900 and depart at 1200. Spread the word of excitement

16.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday 16 September) from 7am for the Brekky Bot with Sylvia Tabua, featuring an interview with Dr Michael Adams (a.k.a Uncle Mick). Uncle ...Mick was honoured with a National Local Men’s Health Hero Award as part of Men's Health Week 2020. The award recognises individuals making a substantial difference to improve the lives of men and boys. As a Senior Research Fellow at ECU’s Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Uncle Mick’s research has focused on health challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and the goal to get them talking about those problems.

16.01.2022 : Opportunities currently exist for First Nations Queenslanders under 25 to earn and learn with the Department of Housing and Public Works in Cairns, Mackay, Townsville, Thursday Island, and Northern Peninsula Area (and other Queensland locations). Trainees will benefit through:... - a generous salary and superannuation. - paid holiday and sick leave. - fee-free training. - flexible working arrangements for study, sporting, community and family commitments. - lifelong skills and professional learning. - a safe and supportive working environment. Trainees can work fulltime and/or part-time toward a qualification in either: - business administration. - community services. - information, digital media and technology. - social housing. Students in years 10, 11 and 12 can work part-time around school hours and count their certificate toward a Qld Certificate of Education. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples between 16 and 25 years can apply online. Successful applicants will be placed in a job that matches their preferred location and area of study, and business need at the time of application. For more information or to apply, visit: www.hpw.qld.gov.au/about/initiatives/atsitraineeship Learn about the experiences of past trainees here: https://youtu.be/J6igEh6WQf8 #torresstrait #torresstraitislander #traineeship #earnandlearn #northqueensland #housing Housing for Queensland Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Tagai State College Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA AFL Cape York House - for Girls AFL Cape York House Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - NPARC Torres Shire Council

15.01.2022 ! Council has partnered with Clean Up Australia to run Great Northern Clean Up events in each of our communities from Sunday, 20th September to Monday, 28th September 2020. Support your community by lending a hand and volunteering at one of the clean-up events near you - to find out when this is happening in your community, visit: https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/tsi2020... For more information, please see your local Divisional Manager or Environmental Health Worker. Watch the Clean Up Australia video to learn more about their mission to inspire and empower communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment: https://youtu.be/FDPFt2uEjQk #CleanUpAustralia #StepUpToCleanUp #TorresStrait #TSIRC #Community #EnvironmentalHealth Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Tagai State College IBIS - Islanders Board of Industry and Service Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Warren Entsch MP

15.01.2022 : Last week, as part of the QLD Community Cabinet process in Cairns, Mayor Mosby announced Council's 2020 Deputation Priority Areas. Every year Council establishes our priority areas for discussion with elected representatives and candidates at both the State and Federal levels of Government.... Each of our ten deputation focus areas are aligned to Council's strategic plans, are essential in the delivery of our mission 'to improve the liveability of our communities in all we do', and ultimately provide a sustainable platform for the future prosperity of our region. To learn more, visit: http://tsirc.qld.gov.au/deputations-2020 #deputations #localgovernment #advocacy #community #tsirc #torresstrait #torresstraitislander Stirling Hinchliffe MP Mark Bailey MP - Labor for Miller Leeanne Enoch MP Steven Miles - Health & Ambulance Services Minister & MP for Murrumba Shannon Fentiman MP Craig Crawford MP Cynthia Lui MP - Member for Cook Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Mick de Brenni for Springwood Nita Green - Senator for Queensland Keith Pitt Warren Entsch MP Linda Burney Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Cape & Torres News

14.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for a Divisional Manager - Full Time, Permanent based at Hammond Island to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading TSIRC Public Holidays... Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Friday, 09 October 2020

14.01.2022 ? The Electoral Commission Queensland are now accepting nominations for candidates for division 14 Councillor (Erub). To find out more about eligibility and to nominate yourself visit: www.ecq.qld.gov.au... Need help to nominate? Call Returning Officer, Natalie Beattie on 0428 617 399

13.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours. The Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (TSLMDG) advises that people should:... - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. - Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210.

13.01.2022 - : - Winds: Southeasterly 25 to 30 knots, reaching up to 30 knots - during the afternoon and evening. - Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. - Swell: East to South-Easterly below 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.... - Weather: Partly cloudy. Torres Strait Local Disaster Management Group (TSLDMG) advises that people should: - Move your car under cover or away from trees. - Secure loose outdoor items around house. - Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. - Beware of fallen trees and power lines. - Avoid any inter Island travel by boat. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219.

12.01.2022 ! Council has partnered with Clean Up Australia to run Great Northern Clean Up events in each of our communities from today until Monday, 28th September 2020. Support your community by lending a hand and volunteering at one of the clean-up events near you - to find out when this is happening in your community, visit: https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/tsi2020... For more information, please see your local Divisional Manager or Environmental Health Worker. Watch the Clean Up Australia video to learn more about their mission to inspire and empower communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment: https://youtu.be/FDPFt2uEjQk #CleanUpAustralia #StepUpToCleanUp #TorresStrait #TSIRC #Community #EnvironmentalHealth #Volunteer #LendAHand

12.01.2022 : On Monday (22/09/20) Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers with responsibility for Heritage and Indigenous Affairs, met via videoconference and affirmed the fundamental importance of Indigenous heritage to the Australian nation. The Roundtable was jointly chaired by the Hon Sussan Ley MP, Commonwealth Minister for the Environment, and the Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, the Commonwealth Minister for Indigenous Australians.... Ministers expressed deep sorrow at the destruction of the nationally significant Indigenous heritage sites at Juukan Gorge in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia and resolved that this incident must be the launching pad for the modernisation of Indigenous heritage protection laws in Australia. Ministers agreed that the work of lifting the standard of Indigenous heritage protection must be done in partnership with Indigenous Australians. Read the Minister's full media statement here: https://ministers.pmc.gov.au//ministerial-indigenous-herit #Indigenous #IndigenousHeritage #SacredSites #Environment

11.01.2022 2020 has been a turbulent year for many Australians. As I reflect on the year that was, I am humbled at how both our Council and Community have shown great strength and resilience in such challenging times. We remain incredibly grateful that the global pandemic did not reach our islands, or the greater Torres Strait region, however we must all remain vigilant and embrace ‘the new normal’ way of life to ensure we remain healthy and keep ou...r communities free of COVID-19. Christmas is a wonderful time of year when we can all come together, as family, as friends and as a community. Each year at Christmas, we are reminded of the importance of our faith, to have hope, and of God’s love; Now faith, hope, and love remain - these three things - and the greatest of these is love. - 1 Corinthians 13:13 So, please do enjoy your time with loved ones, be safe and look out for our younger and elderly community members, and collectively we will all look forward to a fantastic 2021. For those travelling by boat throughout our region during the holidays, please take care and prepare appropriately for your journey and the conditions. I’d also like to say a mina big eso to my fellow Councillors, and to our fantastic staff, for all that you do for our region and ultimately our communities - the people of Zenadth Kes. Wishing you and your loved ones, a safe and cheerful Christmas, and a happy and prosperous New Year. God Bless you all, Mayor Mosby.

10.01.2022 It’s not too late to have your say on the CATSI Act Review. The National Indigenous Australians Agency is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the C...ATSI Act, which governs over 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations. We want to hear from you on how the CATSI Act can be improved to help support these organisations into the future. Feedback can be provided on the draft report until 2 October in a number of ways. Have your say: https://www.niaa.gov.au//review-catsi-act-phase-2-consulta #CATSIActReview #IndigenousBusiness

10.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for an Engineering Officer Full Time, Permanent based at Iama Island to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading... TSIRC Public Holidays Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Friday, 02 October 2020

10.01.2022 Being Australia's most northerly municipality with 15 remote and very remote communities means Council has to do things differently. The beautiful Torres Strait region is vast, with communities spread throughout. This year Council appointed a new Chief Operating Officer (Ilario) and new Head of Community Services (Rachel) who have developed a program to overcome some of the challenges of distance and better service the people of Zenadth... Kes by: strengthening relationships with Mayor and Councillors, working from all 15 communities to respond to each of the distinct cultures and contexts and embedding Council’s one team approach, as core business. Over the last few months, Ilario and Rachel have worked from the communities of Poruma, Kubin, St Pauls, Hammond, Mer, Badu, Boigu, and Dauan and look forward to working from the other 7 communities in early 2021, starting with Saibai. Uabi deskeda serer serer oplera ausmer gerger a pako atkokak au turem kerkar urutem. Meriam Mir Ngoelmuningu nithamunika kapu ikail crismas ah therisiri-ginga wunabel kaiin wieyeth. Kalaw Kawaw Ya Augadhau woenab ngithamunia kaimel. Kala Lagaw Ya

09.01.2022 NAIDOC week on Saibai started with a march through the community to where the Elders were gathered to witness this significant celebration. The community spent the week speaking about and sharing the importance of place, culture, and language.... Take a look at some of the wonderful pictures captured during the event

09.01.2022 ? NAIDOC was a busy time for the Boigu community with plenty of activities happening during the week-long celebrations. "This event brought out community spirit of togetherness, being one, being proud of our heritage, our culture, our traditions, our language and our land. This is who we are, this is who we have always been."

08.01.2022 Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported a record one-day increase of 307,930 in global COVID-19 cases - but in Queensland, we recorded 0 new cases. ...Not a single one of today's global cases came from our state. Queensland this is something you should be so proud of Together, we are doing a great job at keeping case numbers low and each other safe . We only need to look overseas to see what another reality might be. There are things we have had to sacrifice, and it hasn't been easy. But together, we are making a big difference. Thank you, Queensland.

08.01.2022 - Council is aware of coastal erosion at the end of the Stage 1 geobag seawall near the resort at Gaigal Kuth. Civil crew have been attending the site to temporarily backfill it with sand. The aim of this work is to slow erosion until the future seawall is built in 2021, which will be a permanent fix.... Council would like reassure the community that there is no immediate threat to any infrastructure and that the structural integrity of the seawall has not been compromised. Vehicle access will be restricted at Gaigal Kuth and community members are advised to take extra precautions when accessing the beach area. If you have any questions about the backfilling, please contact Council's Manager, Capital Works on 0428 163 871 or at [email protected]

07.01.2022 AIATSIS is pleased to announce that the second round of the Indigenous Research Exchange research grants is now open! Apply for up to $200,000 in grants to buil...d the evidence base to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ decision making and policy design through system changing, impact driven Indigenous led projects. Applications close midnight (AEST) 30th October 2020. Visit aiatsis.gov.au/exchange for details and how to apply.

07.01.2022 - : If you are interested in nominating as a candidate for the 2020 TSRA election, it is recommended that you attend an information session. These have been scheduled for each ward. If you are unable to attend an information session or have any further candidate enquiries please contact Mr David Stuart (Returning Officer - Australian Electoral Commission) by phone: 0427 691 014 or email: [email protected]... For more information about the 2020 TSRA Elections, visit: https://www.aec.gov.au/elections/tsra/

06.01.2022 () - ! The AFP Directions Program is an integrated employment and development program specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Program provides participants with the opportunity to gain employment with Australia’s leading law enforcement organisation. Participants will undertake a nationally recognised qualification, rotate through a variety of business areas and cont...ribute to the rapidly evolving work of the AFP. Participants will undertake the program over 12 months, commencing with the AFP in February 2021 at the AFP Band 2.1 classification. Participants will successfully complete the Program in February 2022 and advance to an AFP Band 3 classification. While no formal qualifications are required, applicants will need to have a strong interest working within a law enforcement agency, a sound level of computer skills, be an effective communicator, enjoy working as part of a team and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills. With new participants relocating to Canberra, we understand that it can be a huge step moving away from family, friends and community. A wide range of support is available from the Unsworn Programs Team, the MION Network, Mentors and Buddies. If you, or someone you know might be interested in this opportunity, please visit: https://www.afp.gov.au/careers/directions-program #torresstraitislander #employment #pathway Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am AFL Cape York House - for Girls AFL Cape York House Australian Federal Police

06.01.2022 - The First Five Forever on Wednesday 25th November will now be held at the Hammond Island Community Hall. Come along with your babies from 10-11am to join in the activities. "First 5 Forever is about working together as a community, to spend time with our babies and children in their first years, talking, playing and reading so that growing brains get what they need at the right time."... To find out more about the program visit: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au//local/programs/first-5-forever

06.01.2022 ? We currently have an opportunity for a Manager Financial Accounting and Assets. Full time, fixed term (3 years) based at any TSIRC division or office. What we offer:... - 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading - TSIRC public holidays - Extra superannuation - Uniform Applications close COB Wednesday 9 December 2020 For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/

06.01.2022 Tip Tuesday! JTBelieve Torres participant Sally, on what motivates her. Love your work Sally! What do you lean on for motivation? #jtacademy #jtbelieve #natio...nalindigenousaustraliansagency #torresregion#selfbelief #confidence #courage #motivation #tiptuesdayUltra Management - Sports indigenous.gov.au Tagai State College Torres Shire Council Torres Strait Island Regional Council See more

06.01.2022 ' NAIDOC week might have come and gone for another year, but we are still remembering all the fun. NAIDOC week celebrations on Mabuiag were bursting with activities but there was still time for a few pictures

05.01.2022 Queensland borders will open to the Australian Capital Territory at 1am on Friday, September 25. The Premier has spoken with Chief Minister Andrew Barr to confi...rm the ACT will be removed as a hotspot. The Government will work with the ACT authorities to make sure appropriate checks are in place at Canberra Airport for people flying into Queensland. Anyone who has been in a declared hotspot in the past 14 days will not be allowed into Queensland. This is another step towards ensuring Queensland’s economy rebounds, not the virus.

05.01.2022 ? Bond University is offering Indigenous Scholarships for the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 6 December 2020.... To find out more visit: bond.edu.au/scholarship/gdlp #TorresStraitIslander #IndigenousEducation #law #university

05.01.2022 123 of 250 Reconciliation Yarns #inthistogether2020 #250yarns250years #reconciliation Reconciliation Australia Reconciliation Queensland Inc My name is Tony and... I am from Mabuyag Island, I’m a proud Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) Islander from Wagadagam tribe. My tribal totem is Koedal (Crocodile), our tribal wind is the Kuki Guuba (northwest wind) and my tribal tongue is ‘Mabuyag’ which is a dialect of the Kala Lagaw Ya, the western island language. I speak my native tongue ‘Kala Lagaw Ya’ as my first language, Torres Strait Creole my second and English my third language. I was born on Thursday Island and grew up on Thursday Island, Bamaga and Mabuyag Island. I attended early schooling at Bamaga and Mabuyag Island. I did my High School on Thursday Island and later in Cairns at St Augustine’s College. After school I went back home and worked as a cray fisherman, chef training for 8 months at the Jardine Motel and worked for my ex-father in-law at R&R motors as a garage assistant for about 2 years. I then went back home to Mabuyag and became a community police officer from 1994 to 1996. I started relieving as a liaison officer (Queensland Police Service) at Thursday Island in 1996/1997, I enjoyed it, so I become fulltime and have never looked back. I also joined the Army Reserve for 15 years in 51st Battalion, The Far North Queensland Regiment, C Company (Sarpeye which is creole for Sharp Eye), a highlight was attending ‘Corroboree 2000 when John Howard didn’t say sorry however got the jets to paint it above Sydney. Other highlights are making the Queensland Police Rugby League team in 2005 and putting smiles on the kids faces at the Redlynch State College under 8’s day in 2019. I enjoy the island life of fishing, reef walks, hunting, culture, listening to the Elders telling stories, diving with my Uncle and Brothers and helping out with community tasks. I love community policing, talking and listening to clients and families, working with the Elders and youth and expressing the importance of our culture. I also enjoy playing footy at the police carnival, touch, basketball, fishing, assisting with coaching and helping out with community carnivals and spending time with Elders and family. PLO Joe Banu and I give back to the community by assisting Rosies - Friends On The Street food drive for the homeless people around Cairns, we cook once a month, we cook ‘island’ dishes for our local homeless families and friends. To get the families come up and say a big thank you and the warm smiles you get are very rewarding. We pay for most of the food ourselves, we do get some food donated to us. The following Police Officers have donated fish, Ash Carrie (Edmonton Station), Gary Hunter (Cairns City Beat), Chris Hodgman (Cairns District Office) and Chris Mosby (Cairns Water Police) as well as Dennis Fay from Salty Monkeys. My job is very rewarding, there are lots of stories added over my 20 years plus within the QPS (Queensland Police). I have received a couple of Assistant Commissioner certificates, one for assisting with a bad UIL (drunk) in a boat with two young boys where we had to go out with a Water Police and a Fisheries boat to locate him. It took a few hrs to detain him, it was rough and wet, really stormy weather with sea 2- 3mts. The other one was for assisting a search and rescue of a charter boat that capsized in croc and shark infested waters in the Torres Strait off Zuna island. We assisted with Navy Vessel Malu Baizam and a rescue chopper, we got there and saved about 12 people. But it’s not about that, wanting exposure and the credit for what we do. It’s part of the job and we do best by giving advice on local land and water, local knowledge, you can’t beat it from sitting with elders and uncles learning the tides and winds and reefs growing up, it’s just like a computer, upgrading that information from the elders and uncles to us. I’m a true believer of grassroots building, spending time with community groups and Elders, working with families. I encourage family and friends to please take the time to sit with Elders and have a yarn. We have a lot to learn about our history and culture. I tell my kids and other kids that you can make a difference in life, it’s not hard, it starts within. I love going places, saving lives, seeing and meeting family or other people and seeing the smiles on their faces, the good outcomes. The 20 plus years in the police I have seen more good than bad, it is very rewarding that I know I have made a difference in helping or giving positive advice to everyone. I love changing and helping mindsets. We are one, always will be, together we can do it. #livepositive #postpositive

04.01.2022 We currently have an opportunity for an engineering Officer Full Time, Permanent based at Masig Island to join the TSIRC team. What we offer: 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading... TSIRC Public Holidays Extra Superannuation Uniform For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/ Applications close COB, Friday, 02 October 2020

02.01.2022 ? We currently have an opportunity for a Systems Analyst. Full time, fixed term (3 years) based at any TSIRC division or office. What we offer:... - 6 weeks annual leave (FTE) with 17.5% leave loading - TSIRC public holidays - Extra superannuation - Uniform Applications close COB Wednesday 9 December 2020 For further information or to apply visit: http://www.tsirc.qld.gov.au/your-council/work-with-us/

01.01.2022 : The HHS Boards are accountable to the Minister for each Hospital and Health Service’s (HHS) delivery of healthcare in their region. Board members are key leaders in their local communities with important responsibilities overseeing the efficient, effective and sustainable delivery of health services and helping the HHS plan for the future. Each HHB is looking for their Board to host a diverse range o...f skill sets and backgrounds as outlined in the Information Pack. . To learn more or to apply, visit: https://hhb.uandu.com/ Download the Queensland Hospital and Health Boards Information Pack here: https://hhb.uandu.com//up/2020/09/Information_Pack_2.0.pdf #boardopportunities #healthboard #QLDhealth #community #representation #haveyoursay Cape & Torres News, Torres Strait and NPA Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

01.01.2022 ? ! It’s a national day of action when we remind all Australians that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with life’s ups and downs. Let’s talk. We are stronger together.... Watch the video below where Naz & Kempo from the TSIRC team have a yarn about RUOK Day 2020 and a few simple steps to help you ask someone Are you OK?: https://vimeo.com/tsirc/ruok-2020 If someone you know a family member, someone from your community, a friend, neighbour or workmate is doing it tough, they won’t always tell you. Sometimes it’s up to us to trust our gut instinct and ask someone who may be struggling with life Are you OK?. By asking and listening, we can help those we care about feel more supported and connected, which can help stop them from feeling worse over time. It’s something we can all do by following a few simple steps; - Step 1: Ask R U OK? - Step 2: Listen with an open mind - Step 3: Encourage action - Step 4: Check in For more information, tools & resources, visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/strongertogether#conversation #RUOKstrongertogether #RUOKDay2020 #tsirc #torresstrait #creole #yarn #askthequestion #community Radio '4 Meriba Wakai' (4MW) - 1260am Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Cape & Torres News Tagai State College AFL Cape York House AFL Cape York House - for Girls