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Cooktown Hospital staff Fiona Gibson, Paula Archer, David Chung, Irvin Siddayao, and Friends president Daphne Fenton with the new iSTAT device. IMAGE: Supplied.

Forgotten keys lead to medical donations

POST office box key holders are among donors helping buy medical equipment for Cooktown Hospital, including two patient monitoring devices bought thanks to several volunteer fundraising initiatives. 
Gangalidda Traditional Owner and Gunawuna Board Chairman Barry Walden and Gunawuna Jungai CEO Keiran Smith are raising awareness of the "trust gap" this Close the Gap Day. IMAGE: Supplied.

Confronting “trust gap” crucial for Closing the Gap

TWO prominent community organisations have implored all levels of government to urgently address the “trust gap” keeping Indigenous Australians from improved life outcomes.
Malachai Clements, right, was one of 40 delegates to attend the 2023 Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc.'s Youth Leadership Summit in Nuku’alofa (Tonga) as part of his Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) through CQUniversity. IMAGE: Supplied. Two men smile at the camera holding Tongan drums.

Bringing chiropractic care to remote communities

HUNDREDS of kilometres and countless hours to access basic chiropractic care is a challenge faced by Weipa residents in Far North Queensland.  Motivated by his...
Local children have been enjoying cooking and painting in after-school drop-in sessions at the Mornington Island PCYC. IMAGE: QPS.

Kids cook up storm at PCYC Mornington Island

MORNINGTON Island kids have been cooking up a storm and painting masterpieces at PCYC Mornington Island during after-school drop-in sessions.
Aurukun Police Liaison Officer Chantelle Walmbeng has been recognised for her work in the community.

Aurukun woman awarded for work in community

QUEENSLAND Police Service’s youngest Police Liaison Officer has received an award at the Aurukun Shire Council awards for her work with youth in the community.
Gunawuna Jungai Chairman Barry Walden with Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Deputy Director General Rob Willmett.

Urgent call for funding to support Doomadgee

Gunawuna Jungai has issued an urgent call to both State and Federal Governments: it's time to deliver on promises made under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
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