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Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation
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NGA BOW Launch
The dream of Cynthia Griffiths to create Australia's first Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander magazine came to fruitition with the official launch of GNA BOW - "Gathering of our People". With the support and guidance of Michael Williams from the UQ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Unit, Michael Bromley, Head of School and numerous other identities from Griffith University, NIRS, SBS, 98.9FM, QUT and Batchelor University in NT along with the international students who immersed themselves into this demanding learning experience, NGA BOW was launched on 28th October 2009.
So congratulations to Editor-In-Chief, Cynthia Griffiths, Editor & Creative Director, Hayley Grieve, Project Leaders Heather Stewart & Michael Williams and Project Manager Pauline Mulligan for realising the dream and capturing it.
BTW There's a feature story on Page 22 on our very own Communications & Promotions Officer, Mick Angeles.
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IDOLIGENOUS 2009
What a range of talent we are unearthing with this Talent Quest. IDOLIGENOUS was held on Friday night, the 9th October 2009 at the Musgrave Park Cultural Centre to a very appreciative audience. The level of talent in the room was so high we had to put on an extra Judge. There was a margin of 16 points between all competitors.
We'd like to thank all the talented participants, Philemon Mairu, Kalisha Soe, Alinta McBride, The Western Drummers (who travelled 11 hours from Blackwater), Aunty Margaret Armstrong, Gayle Jones and Rodney Boschman and particularly our Judges, Jim Harding, Sandra Georgiou, Julie Jones and Sam Conway who donated their time and effort to making the night a successful venture.
I personally would also like to thank staff members CEO Melisah Feeney, Team Leader Brye Marshall, Helen Bnads, Pamela Frith and Ruth Link and our invaluable volunteers whose contributions made for a smoothly run evening of entertainment.
The Western Drummers took out First Prize followed closely by Kalisha Soe and Gayle Jones. The Encouragement Award went to Philemon Mairu and every contestant received a Commemorative Medallion and an opportunity to record a couple of tracks and sit for some professional promotional photography courtesy of
MicaMusic Productions Studios, Boondall.
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Sorry Day Family Day & Orleigh Park Plaque Dedication Breakfast 2009
Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation would love to thank IGA (Independant Grocers of Australia) for their kind donation and sponsorship of the Sorry Day Family Day and the Sorry Day Orleigh Park Plaque Dedication.
We would also like to offer our appreciation to 98.9FM for the donation of their mobile stage and Musgrave Park Cultural Centre for the use of their premises for our Sorry Day Family Day at Jagera Arts Centre. Thanks guys!
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DNA Testing
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD AWAITING IMPLEMENTATION
INTO OUR CONSTITUTION
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Membership
Become a member of Link-Up (Qld). It costs nothing to join and you will be a part of a statewide organisation assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait people who were affected by institutionalisation, forced removal, adoption and/or fostering through the policies and practices of past governments into finding and re-uniting with their families, culture and communities.
- Belonging to and having ownership within the Link up organisation
- Able to do volunteer work
- Ability to utilise your own skills, talents and expertise as a Volunteer
- Receive a Membership kit including information packs, Lizard Logo pin, Link-Up (Qld) cap, fridge magnet and other knick-knacks.
- Receiving updates and quarterly newsletters
- Being part of the solution in terms of righting some of the past wrongs / able to put individual energies and input into activities’ and events
- Voting at general elections
- Having your say in the way Link-Up (Qld) operates as it is a community-run organisation
It is being involved with an organisation which provides a culturally appropriate and sensitive service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It also presents a voice for our people in major forums relating to issues and concerns of our clients and community in general such as NAIDOC, National Sorry Day & Reconciliation and other significant issues and concerns.
Link-Up (Qld) is a community-run organisation, become a member and have YOUR say.
Download the Membership Application form, fill it out and attach your Proof of Aboriginality documentation and then forward it to:
LUQ Membership Applications,
PO Box 5487 West End, Brisbane Q 4101
Opening Day Celebrations
Link-Up (Qld) Brisbane office moved to 54-56 Peel Street West End in mid-August 2008.
To celebrate the move to new premises, they hosted an Opening Day on the 28th November.
The day was catered for with freshly cooked fingerfoods and cold drinks and entertainment from
Georgia Corowa and Juanita Burr.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Following are a list of community events for your interest. If you wish to advertise your event on these pages, please contact Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation on (07) 3034 8444
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Last updated Friday, 05-Mar-2010
