Apunipima Cape York Health Council

This week is Queensland Mental Health Week. 5 – 13 October 2024. #OurHealthInOurHands #QMHW #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing

This week is Queensland Mental Health Week. 5 -13 October 2024. #OurHealthInOurHands #QMHW #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing

This week is Queensland Mental Health Week. We all have mental health and it’s important to nurture it. We can all benefit from looking after our own mental health, and that of our communities. Make mental health a priority and remember to ask for help if you need it. Feel free to drop into one of our health centres to talk through anything that may be of concern to you. #OurHealthInOurHands #QMHW #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing

Hope Vale community gathered on Wednesday 18th September 2024 for its Health Expo at the Pioneer Hall. With the presence of Apunipima (SEWB, Nutrition and AOD teams), Blue Care, MyPathWays (Disability Support and Employment Services), Torres and Cape Hospital & Health Services, Alternate Care, RAATSIC and Cooktown District Community Centre, all those present were treated to a day of healthy messages, play, entertainment, yarning, education and family fun. All service providers were kept busy with a constant stream of adults and children that were keen to listen and learn as to what options they had available for their health, plus the interactive activities and games which are always a hit. It is also a great opportunity for the service providers to immerse themselves within the community, engage and network to community members that they may not usually reach. Highlights were watching the children immerse themselves in play and dance competitions (with the occasional adult jumping in), seeing the happy faces of those winning the give aways, the infamous Smoothie Bike, clearly unrehearsed open mic session and also the open forum for community members to share their thoughts on the expo and local health issues. Thank you to all the service providers and Hope Vale Council for their support and presence. And most importantly the Hope Vale community for making it the fun and special event that it was. #OurHealthInOurHands

A conversation can change a life! R U OK? Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life. You don’t need to be an expert to reach out – just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U Ok? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in #OurHealthInOurHands #ruokanyday

From September 2nd through to September 6th is National Women’s Health Week. The theme this year is ‘Your Voice. Your Choice’ and focuses on having conversations about hormonal changes, nutrition, overcoming shame and stigma, and parenting challenges. Each day of National Women’s Health Week focuses on a different topic. Topics include Know your Body, Courageous Conversations, Shame and Stigma, Point of Difference and Trust your Gut. Health tips for Women; - Attend regular health checks. - Improving your lifestyle if needed. Includes eating better, being more physically active, quit smoking or drinking less. - Book yourself in for more advanced health checks which includes heart checks and cancer tests. - Going for dental check-ups and hearing tests. These tips can help you maintain your health and wellbeing. #OurHealthInOurHands #YourVoiceYourChoice #WomensHealthWeek2024

Today we acknowledge International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples which takes place annually on 9th August to celebrate Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge. The Day highlights rights of Indigenous Peoples to make their own decisions and carry them out in ways that are meaningful and culturally appropriate. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) decided to observe the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People annually, on 9th August. The date represents the first meeting, in 1982, of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. #OurHealthInOurHands #IndigenousDay24

An absolute pleasure working alongside Deadly Choices to bring better health outcomes to Cape York communities. #OurHealthInOurHands #deadlychoices

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is celebrating its 15th year of highlighting Art, Music, Fashion and more from Cape York artists and beyond! Starting tomorrow and running till Sunday (28th July) at the Cairns Convention Centre. Get along…you won’t be disappointed! https://lnkd.in/g-s5kYYE

Another fantastic NAIDOC week in Cairns with NAIDOC in the Park last Friday and Wuchopperen Family Day on Wednesday! They were both wonderful days with lots of people getting out and enjoying the sunshine. Apunipima staff also had a great time yarning to everyone and educating the young ones on healthy habits for a happy life. Thanks to everyone who stopped in for a chat, see you again next year! #OurHealthInOurHands #KeepTheFireBurning #BlakLoudProud #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2024