Celebrate
Every community has stories worth sharing. From local heroes and cultural leaders to everyday contributions that strengthen connection and pride—these stories reflect the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
By celebrating culture, history and leadership, we strengthen understanding, foster respect, and create deeper connections between people and communities.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages map the experiences, lore and stories that connect First Nations peoples to country and community, and provide all Queenslanders with an understanding of the places where we live, work and play.
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Trinity Bay State High School Parents and Citizens’ (P&C) association in Cairns is a recipient of the Queensland Government’s Empowering Queensland Women grant, supporting its First Nations SHELLS (Sisterhood Healing, Empowerment, Leadership and Learning) program.
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Uncle Russell, a Senior Traditional Elder of the Banjin and Warragamay people, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of his ancestors.
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Calling all eagle eyes—try your hand at finding all the bush tucker items in this fun word search.
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Bianca Brackenridge—a proud Kuku-Yalanji, Jirrbal, Juru and South Sea Islander woman—is a business owner and community leader whose work reflects resilience, culture, and determination.
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For over a decade, the Garbutt Magpies have been at the forefront of empowering Indigenous Australian youth, and fostering stronger connections between communities through the unifying power of sport and culture.
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Michael Passi, a proud Torres Strait Islander man from Murray Island (Mer) and founder of Passi Indigenous Consultancy, is dedicated to keeping the voices of his people strong across generations.
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Wallaman Falls, located 51 kilometres south-west of Ingham, is a striking natural wonder that carries deep cultural and spiritual significance.
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For over 15 years, William Mabo has devoted himself to sharing the rich cultural heritage of his ancestors through the resonant and timeless sounds of the didgeridoo.
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Uncle Russell's eyes light up as he recounts the taste of coal-baked Uugurn (Grunter or Javelin fish) from the mouth of Black River in Townsville.
