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We are here to share with you how we are making a difference in peoples lives in our community

06/08/2026

Meet Darren Miller, Coordinator of SEWB Men's Health and Wellbeing here in Yarrabah.

Darren works side-by-side with our Community men, linking Gurriny Yealamucka services directly to what our men need.

His goal is to strengthen and enable men to better cope with the unique pressures they live with every day.

He's part of the team at Noble Drive, building a healthier, more connected Community.

06/08/2026

💙💚 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 👏

Gurriny Yealamucka staff came together over a light lunch to recognise the sixth annual National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners earlier today.

The gathering was an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the massive contribution our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners make every day in supporting the health and wellbeing of the Yarrabah community.

CEO Suzanne Andrews, respected and experienced Indigenous Health Worker Aunty Paula and Dr Jason each reflected on the vital role our GYSHAC Health Workers play in delivering culturally safe, compassionate care, advocating for community and helping our people navigate their health journey with trust, respect and understanding. ❤️

This year's theme, "Many Paths, Many Ways," celebrates the diverse journeys that bring people into the profession and the many ways they continue to make a lasting difference through leadership, innovation, advocacy and everyday care.

It recognises that every Health Worker brings their own unique story, knowledge and lived experience, strengthening both the workforce and the communities they serve.

As Australia's only culturally based health workforce supported by national training and registration, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners play an essential role in bridging healthcare and culture, ensuring community remains at the centre of care.

To all of our dedicated GYHSAC Health Workers and Health Practitioners - thank you.

06/08/2026

📣 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 💙💚

Over the next few days, our Cancer Care Program team members Chanten, Chantell and Thelessa will be out and about across the Yarrabah community, handing out bowel cancer screening kits and having friendly, culturally safe yarns with community members. 🤝

If you've got questions about the kit, how it works or why it's so important, don't be shy - stop and have a chat! Our team is here to listen, answer your questions and support you every step of the way. 💬

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia, but when it's found early, it's also one of the most treatable.

We look forward to seeing you out in community over the coming days. Come over, say hello and have a yarn! 🌿

05/08/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲.

Every person in Yarrabah adds something no one else can. You are part of what makes this place strong.

When things feel heavy, you don't have to carry it alone.

If you need support, or some on you know is in need, crisis and support contacts are in the first comment below.

04/08/2026

💙 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 🌿👏

A shoutout to our very own Tatiana Ah Kit, who recently presented at the Stronger Together: First Nations Health Equity & Workforce Forum at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, proudly showcasing Gurriny Yealamucka's "Building Our Own" Workforce Initiative. 🙌

Over two days, the forum brought together around 65 delegates from across Queensland, including Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Hospital and Health Services, universities and key government partners, all united by a shared goal of strengthening the First Nations health workforce and advancing health equity. 🤝

Facilitated by Associate Professor Donald Whaleboat from James Cook University, the forum featured presentations spanning grassroots service delivery through to policy leadership, highlighting innovative, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led approaches to growing, supporting and retaining a strong and sustainable workforce.

Tatiana shared how GHYSAC is investing in the Yarrabah community through our "Building Our Own" Workforce Initiative, demonstrating the importance of creating meaningful pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to learn, grow and build rewarding careers close to home. 🌱

The forum provided valuable opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and learn from organisations leading positive change across the sector - insights that will continue to support GYHSAC’s commitment to building a skilled, culturally strong workforce for the future.

Tatiana and Dale are pictured with Associate Professor Donald Whaleboat, Associate Dean of Indigenous Health, Community and Stakeholder Engagement, and Student Selection within the College of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University. 💙💚

04/08/2026

💙💚 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻

Our Community and Wellbeing team and further staff members have just wrapped up six days of professional development with renowned Aboriginal psychologist Dr Tracy Westerman, taking part in workshops covering Indigenous Mental Health, Complex Racial Trauma, Attachment & Su***de Prevention, and Managing Cultural Load and Cultural Stress in the Workplace. 👏

Throughout the past few days staff explored practical, culturally informed strategies to better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health challenges, while also reflecting on their own wellbeing and resilience.

The training focused on understanding cultural identity, recognising the impacts of trauma and racism, strengthening culturally safe practice, managing cultural load, preventing burnout, and developing practical self-care strategies that support both work and life.

Dr Westerman's unique approach - grounded in more than 25 years of experience working alongside Aboriginal communities - combined evidence-based psychology with cultural knowledge, challenging our staff to think differently while providing practical tools they can apply every day.

A big thank you to Dr Westerman for sharing her knowledge, wisdom and experience and congratulations to all of our staff who embraced this valuable learning opportunity. 👏✨

04/08/2026

📢 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲

Sharing on behalf of Queensland Health:

🤝 In the spirit of working together, Yarrabah ED and Gurriny Yealamucka are both providing care for people coming to the Emergency Department today.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our teams work together to support the health and wellbeing of the Yarrabah community. 💙💚

03/08/2026

𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 👏🩺

A shoutout to Dr Sasha on successfully passing another major milestone in his GP training journey! 🌟

Dr Sasha has now completed three of the four core assessments required to achieve ACRRM Fellowship standard as an independent Rural Generalist, with his most recent success coming in the multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) examination. ✅

So far, Dr Sasha has successfully completed:
✔️ Multi-Source Feedback.
✔️ Case-Based Discussion.
✔️ Multiple Choice Questionnaire. (MCQ)

His final core assessment, the structured assessment using multiple patient scenarios (STAMPS), is planned for November. 💪

Passing these core assessments marks the completion of the key GP training requirements before moving on to a year of Advanced Skills Training. We're delighted Dr Sasha is planning to undertake his Advanced Skills Training in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health right here at Gurriny Yealamucka next year. 💙💚

We're proud to support doctors like Dr Sasha as they continue to grow their skills and knowledge while providing high-quality, culturally safe care for the Yarrabah community.

30/07/2026

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝘀

Two of our Cancer Care Program team members, Patrick Sinha and Chantell are representing Gurriny Yealamucka at the North Queensland Rural and Remote Sexual Health Forum at Riley Crystalbrook in Cairns this morning. 👏

The forum is shining a spotlight on the important role sexual health plays in cancer prevention, with discussions covering:

HPV vaccination, cervical screening, STI prevention and early detection.

It's also bringing together health professionals from across North Queensland to strengthen collaboration and share knowledge that will help improve health outcomes for rural and remote communities like Yarrabah. 🤝💙💚

30/07/2026

Meet Helena Ambrym, Team Leader for our Family Wellbeing and Family Partnership teams at Gurriny Yealamucka.
Helena works alongside her team and our community to support families when they need it most. Her focus is on building family capacity, so people have the skills and confidence to make good decisions for themselves and their kids.
She's part of the Noble Drive team and a steady presence for families across Yarrabah.

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1 Bukki Road
Yarrabah Aboriginal Community, QLD
4871

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 12:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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+61742264100

Website

http://www.gyhsac.org.au/

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