Issue 258 Thursday 9 August 2018

Long honours list for October footy PALM Island’s Vern “The Legend” Daisy and his brother Frank along with former Australian Test and State of Origin representatives , Colin Scott and will officially open the Foundation Murri Knockout carnival at in October. Palm Islanders including Milton Thaiday and Raymond Blackman are amongst numerous former NRL stars of Aboriginal and or Islander descent who will be honoured at the carnival. Bindal’s Jenny Pryor said that North Queenslanders who had shone in the sport will be honoured. “It will be known as the Mid West, Cape York, Torres Strait and North Queensland recognition,” she said. “When I was going through them I realised just how many there has been and what a good side you

could pick from them. KEEN weather watchers on Palm Island were astounded “Matt Bowen really has done to see this waterspout form over the bay in front of the the Cape York region proud with TAFE on Palm Island late last month. Waterspouts are what he has achieved and is a role weaker than tornadoes, but can still cause significant model.” damage. Pic thanks to Geraldine Geesu. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE...... from page one... Ms Pryor said the Honours list included John Buttigieg, Ray Thompson, , , , John Doyle, , , , , , Lui Bon, , Michael Bani and brothers Gerry, Norman and the late Phillip De La Cruz. Non-indigenous former Townsville Souths club champion will also be Above: former Mount Isa Foley Shield player Dennis Clancy honoured. with teammate Vern Daisy along and photobomber Kevin One of the other highlights of the Barry in the background. carnival is expected to be a game two NRL footballers. Already Cronulla Sharks, former between the Queensland Police and a NSW State of Origin, Australian and Tongan test Reconciliation Allstars team which will side forward looks set to play either feature some of our best veterans. for Eastern Warriors or Cannonball. Gold Coast Titan This will be arguably the biggest Brenko Lee and his Cronullas Sharks and Newcastle Allblacks carnival in Townsville’s history Knights-bound cousin Edrick have also been tipped to and will inject a lot of money into the compete. local economy. The Murri Knockout is being organised by the Arthur Visiting players will come from far and Beetson Foundation and hosted by Bindal Sharks at wide and men’s teams will be restricted to the Townsville Sports Reserve. Palm Island Life...

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2 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland Palm Island CDP’s Market Garden Activity Team has constructed six picnic tables and 12 benches for Bwgcolman Community School under the keen and watchful eye of Activity Supervisor of Robert Vui. The tables and benches will be utilised by the school for community and school engagements on a regular basis. A fantastic effort by the team! Small business training on offer in Townsville

Minister for Employment and Small Business Shannon Fentiman has announced a partnership with private sector providers to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander small business owners access to the tools and knowledge they need to start, grow and employ.

“These industry partnerships they need to establish their Subjects covered will include: are an essential part of business. • Establishing a Business— delivering services to where These workshops will enable Business Basics they are needed most and will Indigenous business operators • What Product or have the greatest impact on our to better focus their business Service? communities,” Ms Fentiman said. activities to meet the needs of • Developing your Product & Stepping Black Indigenous the community in which they Brand Corporation Australia is live and operate. • Talking Money—Budgets & running a Townsville workshop The workshops will deliver: Costings later this month (20-24 general information plus give • Marketing & Promotion August) that will give up to individual participants time • Selling & e-Commerce

20 Indigenous business owners and assistance to develop and • Recording & Reporting from north Queensland access apply business skills to their • Develop Business Action to the knowledge and skills own situation. Plan

For more information contact: Jennifer Chew: 0428 873 341 or email [email protected]

3 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland Pics by Alf Wilson

4 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland 5 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland Don’t forget!!! The next DEADLINE for the PALM ISLAND VOICE Operating Hours for Council are Monday – (259) is Friday 8am – 5pm If you have any Palm Island questions please Aboriginal Thursday Shire Council contact Reception has 2,487 on 4770 1177 or ‘likes’ on 16 August 4770 0200 Facebook!!! FOR PUBLICATION Do you know a young Thursday Aboriginal and/or Torres 23 August Strait Islander artist? Check out our Facebook page, The NQPHN Indigenous Youth Art Competition we have 2,345 likes! encourages young and upcoming local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists between the ages of 13-21 years to enter a piece of artwork ADVERTISE! with the theme of healthcare and wellbeing. Page Sponsorship: (1cm or 18pt high banner There will be two winners from this competition: across nominated page): $120 • an Aboriginal artist Quarter A4 Page: $250 + GST • a Torres Strait Islander artist. Half A4 Page: $350 + GST The two successful artwork pieces will be Full A4 Page: $550 + GST displayed in NQPHN’s offices and showcased in Ads are to be booked by no later than 5pm the next NQPHN Annual Report (along with the artist’s photo and bio) and other potential NQPHN on deadline day (see above) and all material collateral. submitted no later than COB the next day. The winners will each receive an Apple iPad Print approval required by Monday COB. Pro 10.5” 64GB Wi-Fi AND Apple Pencil To book an ad, make a contribution or (valued at $1,000) to further develop their artistic interests. inquire about subscriptions please contact Closing date: Friday 17 August the Editor, Christine Howes, on 0419 656 277 or 2018. https://www.primaryhealth.com.au/indigenous- [email protected] youth-art-competition 6 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland POSITIONS AVAILABLE The following positions are currently open for application: Eye Health Coordinator • 1x Full-time Eye Health Coordinator Applications close Friday 24 August 2018 Steps Care Program: Social Worker & Mental Health Workers • 1x Full-time position: 1 x Social Worker Applications close Friday 17 August 2018 • 2x Full-time positions: 1x male MH Worker and 1x female MH Worker Applications close Friday 24 August 2018 To be considered for these positions, please submit to [email protected]: 1. A completed employment application form, and an application addressing the selection criteria. 2. A copy of your resume. If you are searching for one of these challenging and rewarding positions, contact Michael Grasso on 07 4721 4305 or email [email protected] to receive an Employment Application Form and a copy of the selection criteria.

Industry Briefings Palm Island Aboriginal Get well Shire Council will be holding industry briefings for the following: soon Ray Design and Construct of Bwgcolman Retail and Business Precinct: 09:30 – 10:30am Monday 13 August PIASC Support Office, 96 Dearness St, Garbutt. Dennis!!! Expression of Interest for Retailers to Things have been quiet at the PCYC operate in the proposed Bwgcolman Retail and Business Precinct: on Palm for local boxers, with veteran 11am – Midday Monday 13 August trainer Ray Dennis waiting to have urgent PIASC Support Office, 96 Dearness Street hip surgery at Townsville Hospital. Garbutt; or, 2pm – 3pm Tuesday 14 August Uncle Ray has been in considerable pain for some PIASC Council Chambers, 1 Main Street, Palm time, having trouble walking any distance, and is Island. waiting to be told a date for the operation. Registration of attendance is required In his absence Dennis Haines snr has been by email to Karen Lusk (karen.lusk@ helping out with local boxing as well as Albert palmcouncil.qld.gov.au) by 3pm on Gorringe jnr who was in the corner of Palm Thursday 9 August. boxers at the home tournament.

7 The Palm Island Voice is free & online at www.chowes.com.au/newsletters/palmisland My name is Kelly McBride... I am 32 years old. I have an 8 year-old-son, Lorence. I am an Indigenous Healthworker. I’m currently on Walkabout, my ‘journey’ I call it, travelling with the Show. I really enjoy going and seeing My Grandmother Flo worked I enjoy seeing my nieces and new places. at the Joyce Palmer Health nephews faces when I give them I have been working at the show Service as a cleaner, they both their show bag. travelling around the East Coast now live in Townsville. Selling shows bags is very of Australia for 14 months now, They moved from Palm Island, rewarding. selling show bags. because the doctors suspected I enjoy waking up and looking The furthest north we travel is she had cancer, which she did. out my window to a different up to Mossman, furthest south Nan has done many view every few days. is Geelong. chemotherapy and radiation Best part of the job is that I get We travel all over New South sessions. to enjoy this with my son. Wales Countries, Queensland My mother is Charmaine I don’t see this as a job, but Countries and Victorian McBride (Palmer). more of a lifestyle. Countries (Traditional Lands). She has been travelling with the I’m very grateful I get to do this I have been to places I didn’t show for over 12 years. line of work. even know existed. Her main role was a cook for the I’ve always wanted to be a flight It has been a great experience show staff, the bosses and their attendant, and get paid to travel travelling sometimes in the families in Kym Brophys Diner. in a plane, but things don’t truck or driving the work car. Everyone here on the always turn out the way you From the beach to the rain showgrounds calls my mother expect them to. forest to the desert, I have seen ‘Molly’. So now I’m travelling in a truck. many beautiful places. My father is Marty McBride Snr Without trucks Australia stops. Mountains, hills, rivers, lakes. (deceased). I work for Gordon Richards at He is a Butchulla/Bundjalung Showbags Enterprises, they are History of my family... man. based in Port Maquaurie. Kaanju (Batavia Downs), Olkola He was a painter by trade. I also work for Shelley Pink- (Alice River), Djuru (Mission He passed away when I was 5. Easey at Showbag Factory, Beach), Jirrbal (Ravenshoe), His father is Claude McBride they are based in / Butchulla (K’Gari), Bundjalung (Jett). Wangaratta. (Mulli Mulli), Woppaburra He is a Bundjalung man I understand why my mother (Great Keppel Island) and currently living in Casino. has been here for so long. Gunditjmara (Warrnambool). My father’s mother - my I’ve made many new wonderful That is my Songline, my family Grandmother - is Irene McBride friends from all over Australia descends from all from these (Clarke). and from overseas as well. Countries. She is a Butchulla woman. If I wasn’t doing this job, My Grandmother is Florence Irene was a school teacher on I wouldn’t have met my Izzard (Palmer). Palm Island for many years. boyfriend, Scott. Her father was Gresham She began teaching at I have been to the most unique Gunnawarra and her mother Saint Michael’s, then at the places most people only dream was Glenis Baru (Palmer). Bwgcolman State School. of. Glenis is Alf Palmer Snr’s Irene now resides back in I will see you at the Show. daughter and we are decendents Hervey Bay from this great man. (Butchulla Grandad Alf was a boat builder Country). on Palm Island. I have family My Grandmother Flo married everywhere and Stanley Izzard (Snr). it’s a great feeling They both lived at old Bamboo catching up with Creek Road, Curry Farm, them when I’m behind the Dam in their donga travelling through for many years. the towns.