Training opportunity provides support

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Training opportunity provides support

Rochelle Saltner – “I’m working with Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust (WYCBT) on a Traineeship with Australian Training Works. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to study Certificate III in Business through Axiom College, which will help me with future job opportunities. I want to say a Big ‘THANK YOU’ to the WYCBT for providing a device for my studies and helping me succeed in general.”

Rachel Saltner Memorial Team participate in All Blacks Carnival in Townsville, QLD

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Rachel Saltner Memorial Team participate in All Blacks Carnival in Townsville, QLD

Ronald Saltner – A memorial team was formed to celebrate the late Rachel Saltner. The team travelled from Cherbourg to Townsville to participate in the Rugby League All Blacks Carnival. Teams from communities, including Cherbourg, Palm Island, Yarrabah and Woorabinda, were in attendance. The team manager submitted a Community Benefits Program – Sporting Team Sponsorship Application to the Trust requesting support for accommodation and travel for both the men’s and women’s teams.

“On behalf of the family, we would like to thank the Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust (WYCBT) for their support in honouring Mum, Nan, Sister and Auntie Rachel. Participation in sports for both men and women are the ultimate community connector, some call it the” Modern day corrobboree”, where old friends/mates are seen again, and many new friendships are formed that will continue with our people over years to come, and this also benefits and contributes to our positive physical and mental health. These type of Community Run events assists in overcoming the challenges that our many of our mob in communities face on a daily basis and is one of the reasons why it is essential for us to honour and celebrate our People and Culture, by participating in, supporting, and giving back to these community run sports events.”

From Bamaga to the Queensland State Championships in Brisbane

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From Bamaga to the Queensland State Championships in Brisbane

Natalie Williams – Natalie’s mother submitted a Community Benefits Program Individual Representative Sports Application to Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust (WYCBT) for support with accommodation and flights to attend the event to watch their daughter participate in the 800m and 200m.

“On behalf of my extended families, I would like to thank WYCBT for sponsoring me to attend the 13-19 yrs Track & Field State Championships held in Brisbane in October 2023. Once again, thank you for making this event successful.”

Bridging Heritage with Innovation

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Bridging Heritage with Innovation

Jessica Skeen McKinnon – Jessica and others have participated in a three-year Creative Community Development Program (CCDP) at the Birrunga Gallery in Brisbane under mentor artist Birrunga Wiradyuri.

The Program proudly presents the “Bridging Heritage with Innovation” touring exhibition. This exhibit culminates the CCDP artistic and cultural endeavours promoted by the CCDP. The tour features a mix of traditional Indigenous artworks and digital innovations.

An application to the Community Benefits Program: Cultural Impact and Wellbeing was submitted to the Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust (WYCBT). The funding requested supported the purchase of canvases, paint and brushes required to create artwork.

“The colonisation exhibition is the first show where I’ve sat down and painted a series of 6 artworks, and what a ride it has been. To tackle some of these works and capture the stories that eventuated was, at times, a little challenging, to say the least. It was probably the first time that I’ve taken the approach of not painting for an audience but more importantly painting solely from a place of feeling and storytelling.

I am really proud of the works that emerged and the stories and history they each share. I cannot wait to see the entire exhibition showcased together and the impact it will make in the wider community.”