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Yarrabah Youth Health Festival returns with bold new focus on identity, health and connectionArticle
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 By Michael Warren Yarrabah’s...
𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘆Article
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Gurriny Yealamucka contingent enjoys first day of action at NACCHO Members’ conference in SydneyArticle
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s DayEvent
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And for some more State of Origin pre game action - check out this Tik Tok created by our talented RHD nurse Jai. ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲? – 𝗔𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗕’𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀?
The friendly rivalry is already heating up at Gurriny Yealamucka ahead of tonight’s State of Origin opener — and the banter has officially begun. 😆💙❤️
Last year it was Katie B who had the final laugh, with her mighty Maroons storming home to win the final two games and take the series. 👏🏽
But this year… all eyes are on Aunty Jan.
Will she be celebrating Blues success by fulltime tonight? Or will Katie B and Queensland somehow find a way to get it done all over again? 😂
Meanwhile, the Comms guy has gone with an early 24-12 Blues win tonight over QLD.
No matter which side you’re backing, one thing’s for certain —
there’ll be plenty of laughs, plenty of banter and plenty of passionate footy fans around Yarrabah and Australia tonight. 🏉🔥
Alright community…
👇🏽 What’s YOUR score prediction for Game One tonight? 👇🏽
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🔥💙 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿! 🙌🏾🌴
Yarrabah’s next generation will once again take centre stage as Gurriny Yealamucka launches the 2026 Young Person’s Check (YPC) campaign — reimagined as the vibrant and dynamic 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. 🎉🏀🎶
Now recognised as one of the only dedicated youth health festivals of its kind in Australia this strong initiative continues to lead nationally — creating a culturally strong, welcoming and empowering space for young people aged 15–30 to connect with their health, identity and community. 💪🏾🖤💛❤️
The Yarrabah Community Fun Run unofficially launches things on Thursday, June 18, while YPC starts on Monday, June 22, with the six-week campaign to focus on:
👉🏾 Encouraging Yarrabah youth to get health checks and return for their results.
👉🏾 Encouraging Yarrabah youth to take charge of their health journeys.
The first three weeks will transform the Bukki Road Clinic yard into an exciting youth festival hub packed with:
🍹 The iconic juice bar.
🏀 Basketball.
🎵 Music.
🎨 Face painting.
🤝 Youth-led activities and activations.
Behind all the energy is a serious purpose — supporting local young people to feel safe, seen, connected and empowered to prioritise their health 🌿💙
After an incredible 227 health checks completed in 2025, this year’s festival is set to build even stronger momentum. 🚀
#GurrinyYealamucka #Yarrabah #YouthHealthFestival #YPC2026 #YoungPeoplesCheck #YouthWellbeing #StrongYouthStrongFuture #CommunityConnection #CultureAndCare #ClosingTheGap #YarrabahYouth ... See MoreSee Less
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🌊🔥 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗻 – 𝗢𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘂 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵🔥🌊
Yarrabah men are invited to come together for a powerful day of connection, culture and wellbeing on Country at beautiful Wungu Beach tomorrow, Thursday May 28. 🏝️💙
Hosted by Gurriny Yealamucka alongside local Rangers, respected Elders and community members, the Men’s On Country Self-Care Day is about slowing down, reconnecting and spending quality time together. 🤝🌿
Expect a relaxed day filled with:
🎣 Catching and cooking fish.
🪃 Spear making.
🔥 Damper making.
🌏 Caring for Country through beach clean-up activities.
🗣️ Open yarns around health, wellbeing and everyday life.
This purpose of the day is about strengthening culture, supporting one another and creating safe spaces for Yarrabah men to connect, heal and grow together. 💪🏾🖤💛❤️
These gatherings are part of Gurriny Yealamucka’s Culture Care Connect and Life Promotion work, with hopes of building similar, regular monthly opportunities for Yarrabah men moving forward. 🌱
📞 Local men wanting to attend or needing transport support are encouraged to contact Uncle Darren on 4226 1000.
Come along, have a yarn, reconnect with Country and stand strong together. 🌊🔥
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𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆.
If someone is controlling, threatening, or isolating you, that is abuse too.
• PHYSICAL - hitting, pushing, choking
• EMOTIONAL - threats, humiliation, coercive control, gaslighting
• FINANCIAL - taking your money, stopping you from working
• DIGITAL - tracking your phone, reading your messages
• CULTURAL - using Culture to justify harm
• ISOLATION - cutting you off from family and friends
If any of this feels familiar, you are not imagining it. Support is here.
Reach out - you are not alone. Speak to someone you trust, Gurriny Yealamucka’s SEWB Team on 4226 4100, Yarrabah Justice Services 3505 6499, call 13 YARN (13 9276), or in an emergency call 000. Crisis accommodation is available through the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women, speak to Gurriny Yealamucka or Gindaja to find our more information.
#DomesticViolenceAwareness #FamilyViolenceAwareness #YarrabahStrong #YouAreNotAlone #IndigenousHealth #GurrinyYealamucka #FarNorthQueensland #EndFamilyViolence #CheckIn #AskGently #GindajaHomeofHealing #YarrabahJusticeServices ... See MoreSee Less
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𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 🌿
Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services staff members recently took part in ongoing cultural capability learning experiences across Yarrabah continuing the organisation’s commitment to strengthening culturally informed practice and connection to Country. 💙
Staff participated in immersive experiences at the Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Centre and through the Mandingalbay Hands on Country Eco Tour, gaining valuable insights from local Traditional Owners, artists and cultural knowledge holders. 🤝
At the Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Centre, staff explored the cultural, historical and contemporary significance of Yarrabah Country through storytelling, art and place-based learning. ✨
Meanwhile, the Mandingalbay Hands on Country Eco Tour provided staff with a guided cultural experience across Cairns Harbour and Mandingalbay Yidinji Country, including rainforest walks, bush food and medicine learning, visits to culturally significant sites and discussions around the diversity and history of traditional lands.
The experiences form part of Gurriny Yealamucka’s ongoing Cultural Capabilities Training program, designed to support respectful, informed and culturally grounded service delivery across all areas of the organisation.
*Thanks to Paul and Katrina for the photos.
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