Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation

31/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Suzanne!

Today we celebrated our amazing CEO, Suzanne Andrews, with a sweet surprise from the team, a decadent chocolate mud cake and a colourful bouquet of fresh flowers!

Thank you, Suzanne, for your leadership and inspiration every day. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with success and joy!

30/10/2025

💗 𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 💗

What a great effort, Yarrabah!

Over the past two weeks, our community turned out in strength for the BreastScreen Queensland mobile van visit at Bukki Road — with close to 100 women taking the important step to prioritise their health and wellbeing. 🌸

The visit, which ran from October 14–24, was a great success thanks to the teamwork, encouragement and care shown by everyone involved.

Special thanks to the dedicated BreastScreen team for their professionalism and warmth. Our team managed two snap these two great pics during the van’s visit.

29/10/2025

💚✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗔𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻 & 𝗔𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗲! ✨💚

Continuing our theme of celebrating impressive years of service, today we’re shining a light on two of Gurriny Yelaamucka’s most loyal team members — Aunty Jan and Aunty Dale! 🙌

Both mark seven years of service with Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services today — seven years of commitment, compassion and care for our Yarrabah community. 🌿

We see you. We value you. And we thank you — for everything you do each and every day to make Gurriny Yealamucka stronger. 💛

Please join us in congratulating these two amazing women for their dedication and continued service to community. 👏👏

28/10/2025

Please find below information for Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation 2025 Yarrabah Men's Forum:

A powerful day for our men to stand tall, come together, and celebrate strength, unity and brotherhood. 🌿

Join us for an inspiring day of yarns, learning and laughter — featuring Dr Jason King speaking on men’s health, open Q+A panels, and wellbeing sessions for men of all ages. 🗣️✨

We’re honoured to welcome Uncle Mick Adams, respected advocate and leader in men’s wellbeing, sharing his knowledge and encouragement for our mob. 🙏🏾

📅 Wednesday, November 19
🕗 8:00am – 4:30pm
📍 Yarrabah Community Hall

There’ll be prizes, lunch provided, and good vibes all day long — with plenty of time to connect, yarn and lift each other up. 🍲🎁

Let’s keep walking strong together, Yarrabah men — shoulder to shoulder, building a healthy, united future for our community. 👊🏾💛

You can find out more via https://www.gyhsac.org.au/

28/10/2025

🌏✨ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗧: 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻✨🌿

Gurriny Yealamucka’s Public Health Team Leader, Renee Grosso, was recently invited by the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) to present and facilitate several interactive workshops at the 2025 NT ACCHS Sexual Health Workshop, proudly supported by NACCHO. 🙌

The two-day event, held on October 23–24, brought together health professionals from across the Northern Territory to share ideas, innovation and best practice in sexual health education.

Renee presented her original program, “Teaching comprehensive sexuality education through the creation of art and creative expression” — a unique model she has designed, implemented and sustained with great success at Yarrabah Primary and High Schools over the past three years. 🎨💡

Her workshops included:

👐 Shape Your Journey – clay sculpting to explore self-esteem.
💬 Consent Salon – creative expression of the elements of consent.
🗣️ Yes and No Voice Wall – exploring how our “Yes” and “No” voices feel and sound.
🎨 Periods on Canvas – artistic exploration of the menstrual experience.
🧠 Anatomy Tour & Modelling Stations – breaking shame and celebrating body knowledge.

This collaboration marks another proud milestone for Gurriny Yealamucka — sharing innovation, education and cultural strength beyond Yarrabah, and inspiring others to do the same. 💚

27/10/2025

🛍️🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 – 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! 🌿🛍️
📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 | 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺–𝟯:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵

We’re opening the doors for something special — the Gurriny Yealamucka Thrift Shop, where everything is completely FREE! 💚

Come along for an afternoon of community connection, laughter and treasure hunting. You’ll find racks of pre-loved clothing, homewares, books, toys and baby gear — all looking for a new home.

👕 Clothing & Accessories – Freshen up your wardrobe with quality used clothing, shoes, hats, scarves and handbags for men, women and kids.

🏠 Household Items – Stock up on kitchenware, towels, small appliances and more.

📚 Books & Media – Grab a good read, a DVD, or a puzzle for the family.

🧸 Toys & Baby Gear – From strollers to soft toys — something for every little one.

💬 This one-day-only event is all about sharing, caring and sustainability — helping families save money, reduce waste and strengthen the spirit of giving in Yarrabah.

✨ First in, best dressed!

Bring your friends, family and neighbours — you never know what treasures you’ll find.

27/10/2025

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗺!

A shoutout to our Adult Health Team Leader, Emma Keegan, who marks five years of service at Gurriny Yealamucka today.

A quiet achiever, Emma leads by example, inspiring her team through dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for the community.

Her unwavering commitment to supporting Yarrabah families and promoting excellence in adult health has made a lasting impact.

Thank you, Emma!

24/10/2025

𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗕𝗠 𝟵𝟴.𝟳𝗙𝗠

Just an hour ago our Men’s Health team — Ross Maloney and Darren Miller — took to the air on Bumma Bippera Radio, 98.7FM, joining Trevor Tim on Blackchat for a powerful yarn about next month’s 2025 Yarrabah Men’s Forum.

It was a great conversation that touched on all facets of the upcoming event — the importance of men supporting one another, breaking down barriers, and building stronger, healthier habits together.

Ross and Darren spoke passionately about creating safe spaces for men to connect, share their stories, and take charge of their wellbeing. 🙌

Listeners got a sneak peek at what’s in store for the big day — yarns for young and old fellas, Q&A panels and wellbeing sessions, and a Men’s Health Talk with Dr Jason King, alongside special guest Uncle Mick Adams, one of Australia’s leading advocates for men’s health and wellbeing.

The interview was a huge success and a great opportunity to get the word out, encourage participation, and remind everyone that this forum is about coming together in strength, unity and brotherhood. 🌿💚

**A big thanks to our friends Bumma Bippera 987fm for having the guys on the program today.

📅 Yarrabah Men’s Forum
🕗 Wednesday 19 November | 8am–4:30pm
📍 Yarrabah Community Hall

22/10/2025

🩺✨ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 – 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗖𝗨 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 ✨🌿

A shout out to Gurriny Yealamucka’s own Dr Jason King, who has been featured in a powerful James Cook University (JCU) online feature story celebrating his remarkable career journey — from a young doctor in Perth to his current role as Director of Clinical Services and Senior Medical Officer here in Yarrabah. 🙌

In the feature, JCU shines a spotlight on Dr King’s journey and the deep connection he’s built with the Yarrabah community — a story about leadership, belonging, and the power of community-controlled health. 💚

Dr King shared how “the community, the clinic and the mission all landed at once” when he first arrived in Yarrabah — and how he “fell in love with the place and never looked back.”

Since joining Gurriny Yealamucka in 2018, Dr King has become a cornerstone of our health service — helping build a model where locally trained doctors thrive, community voices lead, and cultural connection shapes every decision. 🌿

💬 The story explores:

✅ How locally trained JCU doctors are thriving in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services like Gurriny Yealamucka.
✅ Why training close to community builds stronger, more culturally aware clinicians.
✅ How Gurriny Yealamucka has become a living example of the JCU medical pipeline in action — growing doctors from students to community leaders.
✅ The unique rewards of working in an ACCHO environment — hands-on medicine, cultural learning, and strong family-friendly support.
✅ And Dr King’s message to students and early-career doctors: “Be curious, be courageous, and see the opportunity right on your doorstep.”

For Dr King, the story is more than a career reflection — it’s a tribute to the people of Yarrabah, the Gurriny Yealamucka team, and the vision that drives Aboriginal community-controlled health forward. 🌏❤️

📖 Read the full story on the JCU website:

https://www.nqrth.edu.au/news/stories-media-releases/dr-jason-king/

When Dr Jason King first visited Yarrabah in 2017, he “fell in love with the place and never looked back.” Now Director of Clinical Services at Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services, he’s building stronger communities and inspiring a new generation of JCU-trained doctors in the North.

22/10/2025

🎀 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵! 💪💖

Our amazing community has already shown up in force for BreastScreen Queensland’s visit — with dozens of local ladies taking the important step to look after their health. 🌸

👏 Big shoutout to everyone who’s come through over the past few days:

📅 Fri Oct 17 – 11 attendees
📅 Mon Oct 20 – 14 attendees
📅 Tues Oct 21 – 12 attendees
📅 Today – another 12 strong! 💕

But this is it — the final week before the van packs up at midday this Friday! 🚐

After this week, it won’t be back for another two years, so now’s the time to book your spot and get your screening done.

💬 If you haven’t yet had your mammogram, please see Bukki Rd reception to book in, or chat with Tarni who’s helping reach out to ladies on the recall list.

Early detection saves lives — let’s keep supporting each other and make sure every eligible woman gets the care she deserves. 💗

22/10/2025

👗🧥 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 – 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘! 🛍️
📅 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 | 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺–𝟯:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵

Gurriny Yealamucka is happy to announce we’re hosting a Thrift shop next month and every single item is/will be completely FREE!

💚 First in, best dressed!

Join us for an afternoon of community connection, laughter and treasure hunting. You’ll find racks full of clothing and accessories for the whole family, plus plenty of household items, books, toys, and baby gear — all looking for a new home.

👕 Clothing & Accessories
Freshen up your wardrobe with used adult and children’s clothing, shoes, boots, sandals, hats, belts, scarves and handbags. There’s something for everyone — from practical everyday wear to a few stylish surprises waiting to be discovered!

🏠 Household Items
Pick up essentials like kitchenware (plates, cups, pots and pans), small appliance, towels and tablecloths.

📚 Books & Media
Take home a good read or find something for the kids — we’ve got fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and even board games and puzzles for the whole family to enjoy.

🧸 Toys & Baby Items
There’s plenty for the little ones too — from used toys and baby clothes to strollers, high chairs and baby carriers.

♻️ The aim of us staging the thrift shop is to foster positive, community exchange built on sharing, caring and sustainability.

By giving good-quality items a second life, we’re helping families save money and reduce waste, while strengthening the spirit of giving in Yarrabah.

✨ One day only!

Doors open 12pm–3:30pm at the Leisure Centre. Come early for the best selection — once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbours for a fun, feel-good afternoon where everyone can find something special.

For updates, photos and more details, keep an eye on the Gurriny Yealamucka page.

22/10/2025

🌿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 — 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗮

This November, Gurriny Yealamucka is proud to bring a wide range of external, specialist health services right here to Yarrabah — so you don’t have to travel far to get the care you deserve. 💚

From heart and hearing checks to skin care, diabetes support, physio and more — these visiting clinics are all about keeping our mob strong, healthy and supported. Each visit is another way we’re building a healthier future, together. 💪

👩‍⚕️ Here’s what’s coming up:
📅 Nov 4 – Echocardiographer (Heart checks 💓)
📅 Nov 11–12 – Dr Sutcliffe & Australian Hearing (Ear health 👂)
📅 Nov 12 – Exercise Physio, Occupational Therapy, Physio & Optometrist 👀
📅 Nov 13 – Dermatology (Skin health 🌞)
📅 Nov 19 – Diabetes Educator & Dietitian (Healthy living & food choices 🍎)
📅 Nov 21 – Podiatrist (Foot care 👣)
📅 Nov 25 – Dr Peter Boyd (Liver Clinic 💛)
📅 Nov 26 – Exercise Physio, Occupational Therapy, Physio & Optometrist

💬 Appointments fill fast — talk to your Gurriny Yealamucka clinician or give our reception team a call to book your spot.

These specialists are here to help you stay on top of your health, prevent problems early, and feel your best every day.

Because good health starts close to home — with care, connection and community. 💛