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💚 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 💚

Today we’re giving a special shout out to one of Gurriny Yealamucka’s biggest Canberra Raiders supporters and one of our most dedicated team members, Clifton Burns, who marks 12 years of service with Gurriny Yealamucka.👏🏽🏉

For more than a decade, Clifton has been a familiar and friendly face across our organisation, providing safe and reliable transport while supporting community members with kindness, respect and a genuine willingness to help.

Whether he's behind the wheel, lending a hand to a colleague or sharing a laugh with community, Clifton brings a positive attitude and caring nature to everything he does. 🚐💙

Over the past 12 years, he has built strong relationships throughout Yarrabah and become a valued member of the Gurriny Yealamucka family, always putting community first and helping patients get where they need to be.

His dedication, loyalty and commitment has made a real difference to the lives of many community members and colleagues alike.

Congratulations on this significant milestone and thank you for everything you continue to do for Gurriny Yealamucka and the Yarrabah community. 💚

#GurrinyYealamucka #YearsOfService #TeamGurriny #Yarrabah #CommunityFirst #ThankYouClifton #12YearsStrong 💚👏🏽🎉🏉🚐
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𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗻, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹/ 𝗬𝗣𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆

🏃 The Yarrabah community will come together today for the highly anticipated Express Yourself Fun Run and Community Walk, marking the beginning of an exciting period for youth health and wellbeing in Yarrabah. 🏃🎉

Gurriny Yealamucka would like to wish everyone taking part in this afternoon’s event the very best.

Whether you're walking, running, supporting a team or cheering from the sidelines, thank you for being part of a day that celebrates community, connection and youth leadership. 💙

While today's Fun Run promises plenty of colour, energy and community spirit, it also serves as the lead-in to something much bigger.

🩺 The Yarrabah Youth Health Festival and Youth Prevention Campaign (YPC) 2026 officially begins next week, with local young people aged 15–30 encouraged to take part in one of Yarrabah’s most innovative youth-focused health initiatives.

Running from the Bukki Road Clinic, the six-week festival will encourage young people to:

✅ Complete a health check.
✅ Connect with support services.
✅ Learn more about their health and wellbeing.
✅ Return for their results.
✅ Take positive steps towards healthier futures.

Adding to the excitement, nationally recognised actor, presenter and proud First Nations advocate Luke Carroll will visit Yarrabah on June 29–30, where he will spend time engaging directly with Yarrie youth and participating in festival activities.

🙌🏽Luke’s personal video to the Yarrabah community and a pic of our deadly, friendly crew helping out throughout YPC is also attached in this post.

Luke’s visit will provide an opportunity for Yarrabah youth to hear firsthand about resilience, opportunity, leadership and the importance of investing in their health and future.

#YPC2026 #YouthHealthFestival #ExpressYourself #Yarrabah #GurrinyYealamucka #LukeCarroll #YouthHealth #YouthLeadingTheWay #HealthyFuture 🏃💙🎉
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🌸 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 🌸

Looking after your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, your family and your future. 💜

Gurriny Yealamucka is hosting a women’s health clinic in a safe supportive and confidential space to talk about your health and wellbeing next Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23.

Whether you have a specific concern, are due for a routine check-up, or simply want peace of mind, our team is here to support you.

The clinic can assist with:
💗 Cervical cancer screening (Cervical Screening Test)
💗 Breast care and breast health concerns.
💗 Sexual and reproductive health.
💗 Family planning and contraception.
💗 Menopause support and information.
💗 Osteoporosis and bone health.
💗 Bladder and continence concerns.
💗 Period and menstrual health concerns.

At Gurriny Yealamucka, we know every woman's health journey is different. Our team provides culturally safe, respectful and compassionate care, ensuring you feel comfortable, heard and supported throughout your visit. 🌺

📅 Next Monday, June 22 & Tuesday, June 23
📍 Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services, Bukki Rd
📞 4226 4100 to book your appointment.
✅ Booked appointments preferred.

Your health matters. Your wellbeing matters. Make time for yourself and book your appointment today. 💜🌸

#GurrinyYealamucka #WomensHealth #WomensHealthClinic #Yarrabah #CervicalScreening #BreastHealth #WomensWellbeing #HealthyWomenHealthyCommunities 🌺💜
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💙 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

Beard season is here, but it's also a great reminder to take a closer look at your skin.

Many skin conditions, including skin cancer, can develop without causing pain or obvious symptoms in the early stages. That's why regularly checking your skin and noticing any changes is so important.

✅ Check your skin regularly.
✅ Keep an eye on new spots, moles or changes.
✅ Don't ignore something that doesn't look right.
✅ Seek support early if you have concerns.

Looking after your health isn't just about what happens on the inside. Your skin is your body's largest organ, and it deserves attention too.

Whether you're rocking a beard, a moustache or a clean shave, take a few minutes to check the areas you might not usually see. Sometimes the smallest change can make the biggest difference.

If you notice anything unusual, have a yarn with your doctor or health worker. Early action can provide peace of mind and, if needed, lead to better health outcomes.

At Gurriny Yealamucka, we're here to support you with culturally safe care, non-pressured advice and health checks when you need them.

#GurrinyYealamucka #MensHealth #SkinHealth #CheckYourSkin #SeeAGP #HealthyMob #Yarrabah #PreventionMatters 🧔🏾☀️💙
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𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴.

Childhood immunisations follow a schedule for a reason.

Each dose builds on the last, giving your child's immune system the protection it needs as they grow.

Less time sick means more time being a kid.

Speak with your health worker, nurse or GP today about keeping your child's immunisations up to date.

#KeepYarrieSafe #Immunise #GurrinyYealamucka
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𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮, 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆

As Yarrabah prepares to mark Foundation Day tomorrow, Gurriny Yealamucka would like to remind community members that both our health service and adjoining pharmacy will be closed tomorrow Wednesday, June 17 for the public holiday.

If you take regular medication, now is a good time to double-check your supplies and make sure you have everything you need during the one-day closure.

🏥 Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services and our Pharmacy will return to normal operating hours on Thursday, June 18, with staff ready to continue supporting community.

We thank everyone for planning ahead and wish all community members a safe, enjoyable and meaningful Yarrabah Foundation Day as we celebrate the history, resilience and strength of our community. 💙✨

📅 Closed: Wednesday, 17 June
📅 Re-opening: Thursday, 18 June

#YarrabahFoundationDay #GurrinyYealamucka #CommunityHealth #Yarrabah #PlanAhead #healthycommunity 💙🌴
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