L-R: Joanne Dorante, Bo de la Cruz, Tonya Fuschtei, Tiana Lea, Cr Thomas Fujii. Image: Tonya Fuschtei
Members of QAIHC’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team travelled to several Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) communities to deliver Eyez on Ice community information sessions.
Eyez on Ice is a set of information resources developed to support clinicians, families and communities affected by problem methamphetamine use.
QAIHC team members Tiana Lea (Manager, Social Health Programs) and Bo de la Cruz (Strategic Advisor, Wellbeing and Engagement) along with session facilitator Tonya Fuschtei (Co-CEO, Strategic Indigenous Solutions) travelled to Waiben/Thursday, Saibai, Badu and Ngurupai/Horn islands to deliver information sessions to community members.
The team was accompanied by Torres Health health workers Joanne Dorante and Cr. Thomas Fujii, who also serves on the Torres Shire Council.
Ms Lea said the trip had been very rewarding.
“It was great to work alongside local health workers and community members who really know their people,” she said.
“Eyez on Ice builds on that local knowledge and helps communities feel more confident having those tough but important conversations.”
The sessions covered subjects like how to recognise methamphetamine use in a loved one or community member and how to
respond in a caring and safe manner.
