Flags Raised In NAIDOC Tribute On 22 July 2025, a flag-raising ceremony marked a meaningful NAIDOC Week in Hinchinbrook. Community members gathered at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall in Ingham, led by Deputy Mayor Mary Brown and Traditional Owners, together, they proudly raised the flags in recognition of the Warrgamay, Nywaigi and Bandjin peoples — Traditional Custodians of the Hinchinbrook region. With around 70 people in attendance, the event offered a moment to reflect on this year’s NAID
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A peloton of dedicated cyclists rode through the Hinchinbrook Shire last week as part of the mighty Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride; an initiative established to make a difference in the lives of children affected by cancer. Held annually, the Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride raises both valuable awareness and funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute to support comprehensive efforts focused on preventing and treating childhood cancer. The Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride was founded in 1999 by Sel
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On Saturday, the 26th of July, the Junior division of the Ingham Theatre Group debut in their first matinee. After 10 weeks of work-shopping improvisations, theatre sports, performance technique, stage craft, and most importantly fun and friendship, the Juniors stepped up and performed the wondrous adventure that was 'Princesses of a Feather'. Together, the cursed princesses-turned-birds, defeated the evil knight Sir Glimmerpants with the help of Charlie Cowgirl Cat In A Cape, while t
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On Thursday 10 July, the Cardwell RSL became a vital hub of information and support as more than 35 residents and service representatives gathered for the Cardwell Community Rebuild Info Session. Organised by Centacare FNQ, the evening brought together key organisations supporting North Queenslanders affected by the 2025 floods and now in the rebuilding phase. The session was hosted in partnership with Centacare’s Disaster Recovery and Resilience Hub, the Queensland Building and Construction Co
Read the full storyConnecting the Dots through Culture is making significant strides in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into everyday practice within education and support services.
Established in 2019, the company is dedicated to training educators and professionals to create culturally inclusive environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children feel valued, respected, and seen.
Co-founders Jackie Bennett and Cecelia See Kee bring decades of experience in community work and education. Their shared vision arose from a recognised need for sustainable, long-term programs that go beyond the short-term cycles of government funding.
“Our biggest mission is working within the Early Childhood sector—because that’s where real change begins,” says the team.
Connecting the Dots through Culture delivers a range of training programs, including the powerful ‘Hidden Histories’ workshop, which explores Australia’s true history from pre-colonisation to the present day. The program invites participants to reflect on where their own family histories intersect with this timeline, creating space for personal connection and understanding.
The organisation’s professional development packages also include mentoring and hands-on workshops, typically delivered in small groups to foster meaningful discussion and engagement.
A standout feature of their work is the immersive study tours to Cherbourg and Thursday Island. These experiences allow educators to learn firsthand about the rich diversity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities offering a deeper insight into the diversity of the two cultures.
In addition to training, Connecting the Dots through Culture now offers a growing range of educational resources—books, puzzles, and culturally responsive teaching tools—available at their newly expanded shopfront on Palm Terrace in Ingham.
With a growing national reach, Connecting the Dots through Culture continues to foster cultural understanding within education and community services.
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