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Jaymie Lynch recognised for Youth Hubs work
QAIHC Hearing Health Coordinator Jaymie Lynch was named a semi-finalist in the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards for Queensland, recognising her contribution to the Youth Hubs Program.
New report reveals lasting impact of Family Wellbeing Program
A new report has revealed the Family Wellbeing Program is delivering life-changing results in Far North Queensland and other parts of northern Australia — improving mental health, reducing substance use, strengthening families, and helping people reconnect with culture and community.
Trachoma no longer a public health problem
The World Health Organisation has declared trachoma eliminated as a public health problem in Australia.
Community leadership must remain at the centre of Closing the Gap progress
National Close the Gap Day has passed, but QAIHC says its message remains as urgent as ever: improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples requires long-term investment, genuine partnership and solutions led by Community.
Statistics from the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) funds high-quality health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It funds Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate initiatives to increase access to health care and improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Department funds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health services and other health initiatives through the IAHP.
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Five minutes with Gindaja CEO Ailsa Lively
Ailsa Lively’s journey into leadership is grounded in community and service. After early jobs in retail and hospitality, she began her career in administration with the Aboriginal Coordinating Council, where she was inspired by strong Aboriginal leaders advocating for better outcomes. That passion led to 17 years with Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, progressing to Deputy CEO before taking on the top job at Gindaja Treatment and Healing Indigenous Corporation in 2008. Today, Ailsa continues to serve Yarrabah through her leadership at Gindaja and as a Board member of several local and national organisations.
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Legacy and leadership: Renee Blackman’s vision for ATSICHS Brisbane
ATSICHS Brisbane CEO and QAIHC Director, Renee Blackman, has been a strong advocate for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for more than 30 years. A proud member of the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) nation, she has worked across primary health care, acute care and community health in operational, management and leadership roles. Renee talked to Sector Leader about legacy, leadership and her health career.
DEADLY ENTERTAINMENT
Deadly Reading
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Desert Tracks (2025) by Linda Wells and Marly Wells
Millie, a Warlpiri teenager, is sucked up by a willy willy and transported to Alice Springs in 1924. Here she meets a crew of oddly familiar young people, Sonny, Beryl and Spike...
Deadly Viewing
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Reckless (2025) directed by Beck Cole
Feuding siblings June (Tasma Walton) and Charlie (Hunter Page-Lochard) must cooperate after a hit-and-run accident in Fremantle leads to unexpected chaos throughout their community.
Deadly Listening
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Djandjay (2025) by Baker Boy
Djandjay is the second studio album by Yolnu rapper Baker Boy. The album was released on 10 October through Island Records Australia and Universal Music Australia.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
If you would like to contribute story ideas for consideration or comment on items in the current issue, please contact our Communications Team at communications@qaihc.com.au. Previous issues can be viewed online at qaihc.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
