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Why design matters
Design is more than just visual aesthetics. Done well, it can be a powerful force influencing how we interact with the world, solve problems, and communicate. Design can shape our experiences, build trust, enhance functionality, and even change our behaviours. Often it is at its best when we don’t notice it at all, writes Design Manager Jack Carty.
Apunipima hosts health summit to celebrate 30-year milestone
Cairns played host to a large delegation of Cape York stakeholders in November for a health summit that coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Apunipima Cape York Health Council.
Historic launch for new health commissioning entity for Cape and Torres
The Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) Board was excited to formally launch a new health commissioning entity for the Cape and Torres Region in September. A special event at the Tanks Art Centre in Cairns, saw representatives from both levels of government, alongside ACCHO sector leaders and the CaTHC board, celebrate the launch of Cape and Torres Health Commissioning (CaTHC).
QAIHC Position Statement: Prison health
QAIHC Public Health Medical Director, Associate Professor Sophia Couzos, provides an overview of...
Closing the Gap health outcomes progress
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap has 19 national socio-economic targets across 17 socio-economic outcome areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Of the 17 socio-economic outcome areas, there are four health and wellbeing targets. Three of the four health and wellbeing outcomes are not on track to be met by 2031.
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QAIHC Position Statement: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based palliative care
QAIHC Senior Program Officer Annie Parks provides an overview of QAIHC’s position on palliative...
Interviews
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Federal election 2025: Party priorities for First Nations health
With the 2025 Federal election just around the corner, Sector Leader contacted six political parties in Queensland — the ALP, Coalition, Greens, One Nation, Katter’s Australia and Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nation’s health. QAIHC received responses from Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia, Katter's Australian Party and The Australian Greens. Sector Leader will reach out to the ALP, LNP and One Nation in the coming weeks for any updates to their policy for the April edition.
DEADLY ENTERTAINMENT
Deadly Reading
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My Dad’s Gone Away (2024) authored by Andrew Krakouer & Jaqueline Dinan; illustrated by Paul Seden
Tarah’s dad has gone away, and she doesn’t know where. She imagines he is doing all the things he...
Deadly Viewing
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The Moogai (2024) directed by Jon Bell
A young Aboriginal couple brings home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn, as the baby’s mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her baby.
Deadly Listening
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For the Dreams (2024) by King Stingray
King Stingray return with their highly anticipated and melodically rich sophomore album For The...
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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.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
