Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

13/11/2025

🚐💛 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: 𝗔 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀/𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀💛🚐

Just days ago, one of Gurriny Yealamucka’s vehicles — one that plays a vital role in transporting our young children to school each day — was struck by a projectile which completely shattered the back window.

Thankfully, no one was injured, but the vehicle is now out of action while repairs take place.

Our FACEES team runs an incredibly important service that ensures Yarrabah’s children get to school safely and on time.

These vehicles are not just transport — they are part of the wider effort to keep our kids learning, connected, and supported. Every delay or damage impacts the whole community.

Over recent months, Gurriny Yealamucka has been gently reinforcing safety messages across the community, and we’re grateful the number of rock-throwing incidents has decreased thanks to the positive support of parents, caregivers, and families.

However, this recent incident is a timely reminder that throwing rocks or objects at ours, or other vehicles is not acceptable.

It can cause serious harm to passengers, drivers, or bystanders — and damages the very services here to help our wider community.

We kindly ask parents to speak with their children about the dangers and consequences of this behaviour, and to encourage pride and respect for the community services that support us all.

Let’s continue to come together to ensure these acts stop completely, so our FACEES team can keep doing what they do best — getting our children to school safely, every day. 💛

13/11/2025

💛 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 💛

Tomorrow, Friday, November 14 Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services and the Gurriny Yealamucka Pharmacy will be closed as our staff come together with the Yarrabah community to attend sorry business and pay our respects.

🚐 Please note there will be no FACEES Transport Service operating tomorrow.

We thank everyone for your kindness, patience and understanding during this time, as we pause to reflect, remember, and stand together in respect.

🌿 All Gurriny Yealamucka services, including Transport and Pharmacy, will resume as normal on Monday.

12/11/2025

💛 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 💛

This Friday, Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services will be closed as our team comes together with the Yarrabah community to attend sorry business/ a funeral service.

As such, please note there will be no FACEES Transport Service available this Friday, November 14.

We deeply appreciate your kindness, patience, and understanding during this time, as we pause to honour and pay our respects.

🌿 All Gurriny Yealamucka services, including transport, will resume as normal on Monday.

11/11/2025

“𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁 🔥 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝗨𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽

Something exciting is coming your way — the Gurriny Yealamucka Thrift Pop-Up Shop is here! 🎉✨

🗓 Thursday, November 20
🕛 12:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Leisure Centre, Yarrabah

Join us for an afternoon of connection, community, and discovery — where everything is FREE and full of heart. 💛

You’ll find tables and racks overflowing with pre-loved gems, all waiting for a new home:

👚 Clothing & Accessories – Fresh fits for men, women, and kids.
🏠 Household Items – Handy homewares, kitchen bits, and cosy linens.
📚 Books & Media – Something for every reader and movie lover.
🧸 Toys & Baby Gear – Treasures for the little ones, from teddies to strollers!

This one-day-only event is about more than just great finds — it’s about giving back, reducing waste, and strengthening community ties. 🌏🤝

Come along, bring your friends and family, and share in the spirit of generosity that makes Yarrabah shine. ✨

💬 First in, best dressed — literally! Don’t miss this chance to grab something special and be part of something meaningful.

11/11/2025

💪🔥 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 – 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🔥💪

The countdown is ON ⏰ — just eight days until the 2025 Yarrabah Men’s Forum — our flagship men’s health event of the year and one of the most anticipated gatherings on the Yarrabah calendar! 🙌💛

Next Wednesday, November 19, the Yarrabah Community Hall will come alive from 8:00am to 4:30pm for a full day of yarns, learning, laughter, and brotherhood. 💬🤝

This year’s Forum is shaping up to be one of the best yet — a powerful space for men to come together, share stories, and celebrate what it means to stand tall and strong as Yarrabah men. 🌿🔥

We’re honoured to welcome Dr Jason King, who’ll speak on men’s health and share practical ways to stay strong in mind, body, and spirit, alongside Uncle Mick Adams, one of Australia’s most respected advocates for men’s wellbeing. His words are always full of wisdom, humour, and heart — guaranteed to inspire and energise. 💭✨

There’ll also be engaging Q+A panels, open conversations, and opportunities for every voice to be heard — because this day is about all of us. 💬🙌

Add in a delicious lunch provided, awesome prizes, and plenty of time to connect, laugh, and enjoy the day — and you’ve got a celebration of strength, community, and brotherhood like no other. 🍽️🏆

So, mark your calendars, tell your mates, and be there — standing shoulder to shoulder as we continue building a strong, healthy, and united Yarrabah. 💛💪🌊

10/11/2025

💃🕺 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲! 😄✨

Our resident smooth mover (or should we say groover) Dr Oscar is lighting up TikTok once again — and this time, he’s gone full Patrick Swayze mode! 😎🔥

In our latest TikTok video, Dr Oscar shows off his slick dance moves while helping the RHD team spread powerful messages about Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) — raising awareness in a fun, creative, and uniquely Yarrabah way. 💛💪

With more than 4,000 views (and counting!), this one’s resonating near and far — proving that health promotion doesn’t just have to inform… it can entertain too! 🎬💥

👏 Big shoutout to the RHD crew for thinking outside the box and using social media to connect, educate, and inspire through laughter, rhythm, and heart. 🫶💓

Haven’t seen it yet? Jump onto TikTok and check out the video that’s got everyone talking — and dancing! 🎶📱

https://www.tiktok.com//video/7569818720386813191?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7555372757388494337

💃🕺💛

207 likes, 7 comments. “Happy Friday Everyone! Have a safe Weekend From Gurriny Yealamucka RHD Team 🫶🏾❤️ Who wants to see more of Dr Oscar 🙌🏿🙌🏾!?”

10/11/2025

💛🧼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

In recent times our Public Health team leader Renee Grosso delivered two days of Healthy Skin Heroes Intensive Classes at Yarrabah State School NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia — and what a great few days it proved. 🙌✨

Across 12 classes (Prep to Grade six) students took part in a fun and interactive 30-minute session focused on keeping skin healthy, clean, and infection-free.

From learning how to properly wash with soap to understanding how to care for small cuts and grazes the students were fully engaged and eager to learn. 💧🖐️

These intensive classes are part of our ongoing Healthy Skin Pack Program, delivered twice a year to encourage kids to use their own personal Healthy Skin Packs — which include items like soap, nail brushes, bandages, and toothbrushes. 🧴🪥

Classrooms are also stocked with soaps from our Yarrabah Soap Program to help keep germs at bay.

Each child at Yarrabah Primary School has their own Healthy Skin Pack that stays with them throughout their schooling years — helping build healthy habits that last a lifetime. 💪💛

Renee’s work forms part of a powerful trio of skin health programs designed and led by her — the Yarrabah Soap Program, Healthy Skin Heroes, and the Healthy Skin Pack Program — each complementing the other to maximise community health benefits. 🌿✨

A huge thank you to Yarrabah Primary School for your continued support and commitment to improving health outcomes for our kids. Together, we’re growing the next generation of Healthy Skin Heroes! 💛👏🧼

07/11/2025

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵?

Do you need to register your child’s birth? Or maybe you haven’t been able to get a birth certificate yet?
Now’s your chance — and it’s FREE! 🙌💛

Our friends from Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages are coming to Yarrabah to support families in getting their kids' legal identity sorted, easily and locally.

📍 Yarrabah Bluecard Services
1 Noble Street, Yarrabah
📅 Tuesday, November 11
⏰ 9am – 3pm
✨ Children aged 0 to 16 can be registered and receive a FREE birth certificate on the day.

Having a birth certificate helps your child with:

✔ Starting school
✔ Accessing healthcare
✔ Sport, travel & future opportunities
Let’s make sure all our kids count. 💚💙

Come along, bring a friend, or help spread the word in our community!

06/11/2025

🌟 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸🌟

We’re thrilled to unveil our 2024–2025 Annual Report, featuring a fresh, contemporary design and a more engaging way to celebrate the amazing achievements of Gurriny Yealamucka over the past year! 📘✨

This year’s report highlights measurable outcomes, growth, and real community impact — from strengthened clinical care and local workforce development to continued investment in community-led health, healing, and wellbeing initiatives across Yarrabah. 💙🌿

CEO Suzanne Andrews said the refreshed report reflects both professionalism and the resilience of our community.

“We wanted this year’s Annual Report to truly showcase who we are — strong, capable, and community-driven,” Sue said.

“It tells the story of our achievements in a way that’s clear, proud, and forward-looking. It’s about accountability, but also about celebrating how far we’ve come together.”

Key features include comprehensive departmental highlights, new sections like Headlines and Highlights, and original feature stories that capture innovation, collaboration and real wins for the community. 🎉📊

Communications Coordinator Michael Warren, who compiled, edited, and coordinated the report said the end product is on point.

“We wanted the report to feel real — to speak to our community in our voice and honour the work being done every day," Michael explained.

"It’s contemporary, engaging, and grounded in who we are.”

A shoutout too, to Peter McCullagh, who provided the report’s graphic design and layout.

05/11/2025

🌊✨ 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 ✨

A huge shoutout to proud Yirrganydji and Yarrabah man Tobias Prior who won the Ministry of the Future Young Achiever Award at The King’s Trust Australia National Awards just days ago in Sydney. 🏆🔥

This award recognises outstanding young leaders who are shaping strong futures for themselves, their families, and their communities — and Tobias has done exactly that.

Over the past year, Tobias took part in the Get Into Reef Conservation program, where he trained in reef monitoring, coral restoration, Traditional Owner Science and personal development.
When he began, he was quiet, unsure, and reserved.

But through consistency, commitment, and a deep connection to Sea Country, Tobias found his confidence and his voice.

He became someone who could speak proudly about culture, Country, and caring for the reef — inspiring other young people along the way.

And at the awards ceremony in Sydney, Tobias stood in front of a national audience — despite being shy — and delivered a heartfelt, powerful speech about his journey in which he absolutely shone. ✨

Because of his humility, courage, and presence, Tobias was personally invited by the Governor-General for a private guided tour along with Wugu Nyambil staff of Admiralty House — exploring the historic gardens, grand rooms, and stories of the building. A once-in-a-lifetime honour, and so well deserved. 🏛️🌺
And there’s more to celebrate… 🎉👏

A huge congratulations to Wugu Nyambil, who proudly took home the Employer of the Year Award, finishing ahead of Hotel Etico and Work Ventures. 🥇

This award recognises organisations that go above and beyond to support young people from marginalised backgrounds into employment, training and brighter futures.

Well done to both Tobias and Wugu Nyambil on your successes!

05/11/2025

𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗥𝗲: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, respect and accountability in all that we do.

Our vehicles, uniforms and conduct in the community reflect who we are, and we must always ensure our actions align with the values we stand for.

Over the past few hours a photo of one of our vehicles was shared publicly on social media, showing it parked on a gutter outside Cairns Hospital.

We acknowledge that this wasn’t ideal.

Our staff member was transporting and supporting a pregnant patient at the time - who had limited mobility – however we understand this does not excuse the parking decision that was made.

We understand and accept the concerns raised by members of the community. We agree that we could—and should—have done better in that moment. Owning our mistakes is important, and we are being transparent because we value the trust our community places in us.

We apologise for this incident. It is regrettable, and we have taken immediate steps to remind staff of correct parking expectations, particularly when representing Gurriny Yealamucka in hospital and public settings.

We have also reinforced the importance of setting a positive example whenever we are offsite in a Gurriny Yealamucka vehicle.
Gurriny Yealamucka remains committed to learning from this, maintaining accountability, and continuing to provide respectful, culturally safe health services to our community.

We thank everyone for their understanding and ongoing support.

- 𝗦𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 – 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

For further information contact 4226 4100.

05/11/2025

🎉 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 & 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗻 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵! 🎉

Hey Yarrabah — it’s time to bring the kids out for a fun and relaxed morning of games, laughter and connection! 💛

📅 Wednesday, November 12
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Behind the Bakery

Join us for a free community Playgroup & Yarn, supporting families right here in Yarrabah.

There’ll be games, activities for children and families, a free lunch, and giveaways — plus plenty of time to connect and have a yarn with other parents and carers. 💬🌈

It’s all about creating safe, fun spaces for our little ones to play, learn and grow — and for families to come together and support one another. 💕

So, mark your calendars, pack your smiles, and come along for a great morning with community — we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🏾