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24.01.2022 After 17 years work, the first Cape York Indigenous language dictionary published in 20 years, is finished. https://www.abc.net.au//dictionary-of-unique-cap/12525128

23.01.2022 Have a good weekend

23.01.2022 Interesting reading and points to ponder in this article. "To eliminate a virus from the human population is incredibly difficult. Weve only ever done it with one human pathogen, and thats smallpox," Dr Short says. "To do that, you need a global vaccination strategy. On top of that, you need a vaccine that provides essentially 100 per cent protection against the virus and against any mutations the virus might throw up. And no animal reservoir. Thats a pretty tall order."... https://www.abc.net.au//covid-coronavirus-how-do-/12596954

23.01.2022 A great piece by WIN News Cairns on the re-opening of Hambledon House under the management of Mission Australia Cairns. Hambledon House is an important place for Cairns South community members with a rich history and a bright future. It will be the hub of the Collective Impact modelled Cairns South Coalition of which Tracey is managing the implementation. #collectiveimpact #cairnssouthcoalition #hambledonhouse #CommunitiesForChildren #AuthenticEngagement https://www.facebook.com/watch/

22.01.2022 What a great way to learn about Parliament and to introduce deliberative democracy

22.01.2022 Our first face to face Northern Qld Community Engagement Network evening for quite a while due to COVID at the Pullman International. Lots of catching up and discussion about ideas, challenges and opportunities relating to our collective work and community engagement in general. Sioux gave an IAP2 update as well. Weve agreed to meet the third Thursday of each month and to reach out to our individual networks and colleagues to strengthen numbers. Now, more than ever authentic engagement is vitally important.

21.01.2022 Watching the IAP2 Australasia live stream of the 2020 Core Values Awards and a quote from Tracey appeared! Congratulations to all the winners for 2020. It’s been a challenging year for those of us who connect people, communities and authentic conversations. #corevaluesawards2020

21.01.2022 Are you a landlord or rental property manager? Register for the ESOs free webinar to understand the legal obligations you have to keep your property electrically safe. https://www.vision6.com.au/v/15149/1822065356/email.html

20.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the Queensland Government’s 2020 White Ribbon Day Event. Be a part of the journey to end domestic and family violence (DFV) in Queensland. This lunchtime event will help you learn more about how you can be a catalyst for change in your workplace, your neighbourhood, and for your local clubs and community. Date: Friday 20 November 2020 Time: 12.30pm 1.30pm Venue: Virtual event lilnk provided to those who have registered. Vanessa Fowler o...f The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation will lead a panel of speakers who each have unique insight into how individuals, communities and organisations can take action to end all forms of DFV. The 2020 White Ribbon Day Event speakers include: Master of ceremonies Sharyn Ghidella Presenter, 7 News Brisbane Brad Chilcott Executive Director, White Ribbon Australia Keynote speaker Vanessa Fowler Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Allison Baden-Clay Foundation Panellists: Kat Baulch Lead Facilitator, Australia’s CEO Challenge, Ben Bjarnesen Founder and President, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation, John Siaki Siaki and Sons Removalists, Queensland https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-white-ribbon-day-event

20.01.2022 Its been some time since enrolments opened for our "Engaging Communities: Transforming Facilitation and Conflict Resolution Masterclass" scheduled for Cairns, and much has occurred during that time. We have consulted with associated trainers and the course developer around delivering the course using the myriad of technology available, but we all agreed that the beauty of the course is the personal and professional journey that participants embark upon from commencement of ...the course until its completion. We all feel the true learnings cant be replicated on-line. Therefore, given the fluid COVID 19 circumstances we have taken a cautionary approach and have postponed the next Cairns delivery of the Course to 9-11 March 2021. If circumstances change we update information on our website and social media.

20.01.2022 Hope Vale yesterday, early breakfast meeting this morning in Cairns before another full day. I was the only person on the Skytrans flight back Cooktown to Cairns - it was a quick trip!

19.01.2022 The advocacy of womens rights on the grounds of gender equality. In a place where women are publicly referred to by the name of their closest male relatives womens names can now appear on their childrens birth certificates. Founder of the #WhereIsMyName movement Laleh Osmany has been supported by Herat Governor Wahid Qattali. https://www.abc.net.au//afghan-government-passes-/12634162

18.01.2022 The Productivity Commission has just released it's report entitled Australia’s mental health: we would all benefit from an improved mental health system. This is an important piece of work as mental ill-health affects all Australians either directly or indirectly. Almost one in five Australians has experienced mental illness in a given year. Many do not receive the treatment and support they need. As a result, too many people experience preventable physical and mental dist...ress, disruptions in education and employment, relationship breakdown, stigma, and loss of life satisfaction and opportunities. A summary of the report's finding is that to create a person centred mental health system, Australia needs reforms that: Focus on prevention and early help: early in life and early in illness. Provide the right healthcare at the right time for those with mental illness. Make sure effective services support recovery in community. Provide seamless care, regardless of the level of government providing the funding or service. The report can be viewed via this link. http://www.pc.gov.au/inquiri/completed/mental-health/report

18.01.2022 The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs 2020 report has been released. It says, in part, that by 2025 the time spent on current tasks at work by humans and machines will be equal and that automation, in tandem with the COVID-19 recession, is creating a ‘double-disruption’ scenario for workers. In addition to the current disruption from the pandemic-induced lockdowns and economic contraction, technological adoption by companies will transform tasks, jobs and skills by 2025. https://www.weforum.org//the-future-of-jobs-report-/digest

18.01.2022 On this day in 1963, the Yirrkala bark petitions, sent by the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land to the Australian Parliament were the first traditional documents pre...pared by Indigenous Australians that were recognised by the Government, and the first documentary recognition of Indigenous people in Australian law. The petitions were written in the Yolngu language, together with an English translation. They are on permanent display at Parliament House, Canberra. https://blogs.crikey.com.au//the-yirrkala-bark-petitions-/

16.01.2022 Attended the opening of Hambledon House under Mission Australias management today. It was an exciting event with Regional Manager Dr Phil Flint presiding, Curtis Pitt MP having the honour of the offical opening and lucky to have Coralee ORourke MP also in attendance. The live cross to Mission Australias CEO James Toomey via teams and live-streamed on Communities for Children Cairns South FB page went withouth a hitch. Regional Pastor Noel gave a lovely message about how ...staying apart is keeping us together and safe and reminding us of the importance of places like Hambledon House in times of struggle and uncertainty. Cafe 1 supplied great food and coffee. Well done to Margaret Osmond and the team for a fantastic event. Im excited to be working with the MA team managing the implementation of the Cairns South Coalition with Hon Curtis Pitt MP as Chair and Cr Cathy Zeiger as Deputy Chair. Watch this space as the project and collaboration unfolds. #CommunitiesForChildren #CairnsSouthCoalition #hambledonhouse See more

15.01.2022 Cairns South Coalition Collaborative Working Clusters have launched!! Hosted at the PCYC Edmonton, this is the first step in working collaboratively through Collective Impact to improve the lives of children and their families in Cairns South.

15.01.2022 This is really good news for Victorians, amidst the tough times. The new Local Govt act has provisions for community engagement including deliberative practices. #authenticengagement

14.01.2022 Mullets for Mental Health Happy Friday

14.01.2022 The Look Up and Live app is now available. https://apps.apple.com/au/app/look-up-and-live/id1519374756

13.01.2022 Marcias been with Working Visions for close to 10 years. Shes travelled Australia, working from every State over the past year, never missed a beat. Back home now and the dodgy internet connection has beaten her! Dedication on display. Thanks Marcia. #workingfromthebeach

12.01.2022 This is very good news. Congratulations Theonila Roka Matbob.

12.01.2022 This article has interactive and interesting information about coronavirus. Well worth the read. https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-treatments-a/12527034

11.01.2022 Northern Qld CE Network meeting is on Tuesday 25 August 5-7pm at the Pullman International Cairns. Finally, an opportunity to catch up and talk about all things engagement and communications. #authenticengagement Northern Queensland Community Engagement Network

10.01.2022 I tend to agree with this commentary. Whilst therell always be need for people with various levels of tertiary education in some professions, smart organisations are seeking to develop workers skills through tailored short and professional development and promotion of critical thinking and strong communication skills...... Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott, authors of The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity, offer three features that will define work in the 21st century. https://www.weforum.org//how-edtech-will-transform-learnin

08.01.2022 It is with great sadness that I mark the passing of my friend and colleague Tim Mulherin today. Tim was the epitome of what a public servant and leader should be - he served the people of Mackay and Queensland selflessly and passionately. Tim chose politics as a cause and a lifelong passion but his strength was his connection with people. He displayed his love for his beautiful wife Erin, the three boys and his large extended family in all that he did. Vale Tim Mulherin. "A thought of that late death took all my heart for speech."

07.01.2022 This is unreal - a farm and training facility in a skyscraper. And In Japan unused office buildings are being converted into hydroponic farms, growing primarily greens, to provide fresh produce to inner city residents.

06.01.2022 Heres an interesting part-time opportunity for the right person #NRMjobs https://nrmjobs.com.au///docs/20005986_5f290d726f11add.pdf

05.01.2022 We can replace animal feeds filled with antibiotics and instead supply organic feed, which is good for the animals and the ground soil." https://www.abc.net.au//inside-a-chinese-cockroac/12672476

05.01.2022 Another very interesting project finalised. Well done to all involved for some innovative thinking on a complex matter, but also for some very practical advice and feedback on ways to educate, inform and communicate more effectively around water conservation. Interestingly, it rained on the way back to Mackay, after an obviously long dry spell. #authenticengagement #watermatters #communications #complexity #sustainability

04.01.2022 Vale Ruth Bader Ginsberg So many steps forward for us all

03.01.2022 As a member of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service board I welcome this announcement by the Premier and Health Minister today. Almost $53m investment towards the health and wellbeing of residents across our region. And a start to long term investment in research through a University Hospital. #CHHHS #healthmatters

02.01.2022 Free online cyberbullying training for parents, carers and grandparents. To connect with Parentlines cyberbullying training and eResources go to: https://parentline.com.au/cyberbullying #stopcyberbullying

02.01.2022 A very important step in how the Cairns South Collective Impact Coalition will work together under our Common Agenda

02.01.2022 Get involved in the Mission Australia 2020 Youth Survey! The Youth Survey is Australias largest annual survey of young people in Australia. The online survey is open to young people between the ages of 15 and 19. By participating in and promoting the survey you will be help Mission Australia reach more young Australians; making sure their voices are heard. Every additional survey completed helps MA gain a clearer picture of what is happening for the emerging generation in ou...r country. Schools and organisations receiving more than 100 student responses are able to receive a FREE, tailored report based on your local data. These reports are available by December 2020 and detail key findings specific to you school or organisation and compare them against state-level results. Visit www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey and click on toolkit to download all the relevant information about how you can participate in the survey. Please dont hesitate in contacting the research team at [email protected] if you have any questions.

02.01.2022 Spending three days in Emerald (CQ) facilitating some focus groups for a research project University of Qld are conducting for Central Highlands Regional Council on the Emeralds community perspectives on water use and conservation and ways to improve communication. Its an exciting project around behavioural change and re-thinking communications and were pleased to be involved. Heres some pictures of the road trip between Mackay and Emerald. Capellas hotel has changed since I was last there! #communitychange #focusgroups

02.01.2022 Innovation in waterblasting in Cairns using robotics. Well done Tooleys Waterblasting Pty Ltd #thinkingoutsidethesquare

02.01.2022 Tracey is excited to be undertaking the role as the Governance, Collective Impact and Community Change Advisor to the Cairns South Coalition (CSC). The CSC is a Collective Impact modelled community Coalition aimed at improving the lives of children and young people in Cairns South. Mission Australia is the backbone for the CSC. Heres some information on how the CSC will work collaboratively with service providers, community organisations, government and the Cairns South community. Its an exciting opportunity to work together to make real change. Video credit to Working Visions Digital Creations specialist Miranda https://youtu.be/KGjAL8S4oiY

01.01.2022 Thanks Cr Tschui Cassowary Coast Regional Council for supporting Jersey Day, in aide of organ donation.

01.01.2022 World Mosquito Program (Formerly known as Eliminate Dengue) celebrating 10 years since the first Wolbachia releases commenced in Cairns. Now operating in 17 countries across the world. Cr Cathy Zeiger chaired the Programs Community Reference Group and features in this clip. A key to the success of this program has been authentic community engagement - its been a privilege to be involved across FNQ and Northern Peninsula Area. #wolbachiamethod