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We are proud to share with our valued members and stakeholders, our very first Annual Report for 2022-2023! Read about Jabalbina’s journey, strategic direction and the comprehensive programs that we deliver for Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, Culture and Community.
We are proud to announce the launch of our interactive Jabalbina Operations Dashboard! This dashboard is a live feature that provides Traditional Owners and stakeholders the opportunity to not just interact with the Yalanji Rangers, but with all projects and programs within Jabalbina’s organization. Read about the incredible work our staff are completing on a daily basis, that contributes to the protection and management of Eastern Kuku Yalanji bubu (country), culture and community!
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JM, Fire, Pest and Compliance Southern Workshop Notice‼️
A JM, Fire, Pest and Compliance Southern Workshop will be held in Mossman on Thursday, 1st May 2025.
The meeting will be streamed live via Teams for families wishing to access the meeting online.
If you require further information, please contact Kallum Clarke on 0437 409 790.
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JM, Fire, Pest and Compliance Northern Workshop Notice‼️
A JM, Fire, Pest and Compliance Northern Workshop will be held in Wujal Wujal on Tuesday, 29th April 2025.
The meeting will be streamed live via Teams for families wishing to access the meeting online.
If you require further information, please contact Kallum Clarke on 0437 409 790.
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EASTERN KUKU YALANJI NATIVE TITLE GROUP MEETING‼️
All members of the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Group are strongly encouraged to attend this 2-day meeting, as it is an important decision-making meeting.
DAY 1:
Date: Tuesday 6 May, 2025
Time: 11:30am – 4:30pm (Registration from 11am)
Venue: Wujal Wujal Recreation Hall, 91 Kotzur St Wujal Wujal
DAY 2:
Date: Wednesday 7 May, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 3pm (Registration from 9am)
Venue: Wujal Wujal Recreation Hall, 91 Kotzur St Wujal Wujal
The purpose of this meeting:
1. To further CONSIDER, and if appropriate CONFIRM a number of additional apical ancestors for inclusion in the draft group description for the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Group.
2. The legal representatives of the CYU#1 Applicant to provide an UPDATE and DISCUSS the next steps required to progress towards a determination of native title for the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Group.
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🎣 Fishing, Friendship & Positive Vibes Out On Country 💛
There’s nothing like a day out on Country to reset, laugh, and connect — and that’s exactly what went down last Monday when IOC Youth Mentor, Justin Smith, took young Kalaijah Yeatman, Johnathon Davidson, and brothers Jonny & Jarrod Sheppard on a deadly fishing trip to Palm Cove Jetty.
The morning started with a few family texts and some quick organizing to make sure no one missed out. After collecting their fishing gear (and a quick Subway feed — which the boys ordered for themselves like champions!), the crew headed out ready to fish, yarn, and enjoy a day outdoors.
The fish might not have been biting... but the laughs, music, and connection definitely were! 🎶
Big shoutout to Jonathon for managing his own wellbeing and knowing when to take a break — a sign of real maturity. And props to the rest of the boys for jumping in, helping out, and keeping the vibes positive all day.
As the afternoon wrapped up, there were fist bumps, side hugs, and even requests for more weekend pick-ups — showing just how important these moments of connection are.
This is what the Intensive On Country Program is all about — creating safe spaces, building relationships, and walking alongside young people every step of the way.
💛 Deadly work Justin & the IOC Team!
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📣 Big Congratulations to Kalaijah Yeatman! 👏🏽👏🏽
A huge shoutout to young Kalaijah, who recently completed his CPR Certificate through T2S Training — a massive step forward supported proudly by the Jabalbina Intensive On Country (IOC) team. 💪🏽🔥
Kalaijah showed up with a positive mindset and was ready to learn, backed every step of the way by his dedicated IOC mentors. In true On Country spirit, some of our mentors even completed the course alongside him to make sure he felt supported and confident throughout the experience.
When catching up with On Country Director Naomi, Kalaijah shared how proud he was of what he learned and how good it felt to achieve something new.
"When I congratulated him, you could see the pride in his smile," Naomi said. "Kalaijah told me he felt confident with the skills he learned and was really proud of himself, and he should be!"
Kalaijah is already looking forward to getting his certificate so we can laminate it and snap a deadly photo to celebrate the moment 📸
This is exactly what the IOC program is all about — walking beside our young people, creating positive opportunities, and celebrating every achievement along the way. 🙌🏽
Well done Kalaijah — we’re so proud of you! Deadly work! 🖤💛❤️
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💛 There’s nothing quite like a day out On Country to clear your head, share a few laughs and have a good yarn…
That’s exactly what happened last Saturday when IOC Team Leader Willie Enoch-Tranby took young participants, Kalaijah Yeatman and Jarrod Sheppard, out for a full day of fishing, connection and positive experiences.
The day started with a quick supply run — with a little surprise! Brand new Crocs for both boys (which were a big hit straight away!) 👟💛
The crew headed down to beautiful Bramston Beach, setting up for a cruisy day of fishing, relaxing and just enjoying being out on Country.
While the fish weren’t biting, the real catch of the day was the chance to slow down, have a yarn, and build trust. Kalaijah opened up to Willie about some of the challenges he’s been facing at home, sharing how much the IOC weekend activities mean to him. He spoke about how these positive opportunities help keep him on the right path, away from negative situations, and focused on his wellbeing.
The day wrapped up with a refreshing swim at Babinda Boulders and a good feed before heading home — both young men feeling seen, supported, and valued.
This is what the Intensive On Country Program is all about — walking alongside young people, creating safe spaces, building strong relationships, and opening positive pathways forward.
💛 Deadly work team!
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Our Northern Rangers have been working tirelessly to maintain signage at our cultural sites and keep pests and weeds under control across Country. Even with all the hard work, there’s always time to sit with our Elders, learn, and keep our culture strong.
Big shoutout to our incredible Northern Ranger crew — your dedication means everything!🌟
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🌸 Young Women Bloom with New Gardening Activity at Cairns Office 🌿
What was once an unused garden bed at our Jabalbina Cairns Office has been brought to life by a deadly group of young ladies in our On Country Program!
Seeing opportunity in an empty space, the girls rolled up their sleeves and created a flower garden they could call their own. With support from On Country staff, they designed, planted, and now care for the garden, learning along the way about patience, responsibility, and the joy of watching something grow.
This activity has been about more than just flowers. It’s about healing, growth, and the strength that comes from nurturing something from the ground up. 💪🏾🌱
"Watching it grow reminds them that growth takes time, effort, and love, just like the journey they’re on."
Now greeting everyone with color and life, this little garden tells a big story: our young women are blooming, too. 🌼✨
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CONGRATULATIONS!!✨
We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest recruits!😄
As part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Program we have recently had 8 motivated and eager young people begin their traineeship journey with us. We are excited to see where this opportunity will take them and look forward to supporting them along the way. 🙌
This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
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