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Gab Titui Cultural Centre launches online shop to support local artists - tsra.gov.au/news-and-resou… #IndigenousEnterprise #IndigenousArt #GabTituiCulturalCentre

In response to the impact of COVID-19, the TSRA has closed the Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island to the general public as of 24 March, in order to comply with community health directives from the State and Australian Govt. Full media release - bit.ly/33MBwRi

Changes to the Community Development Program (CDP) are now in place to help keep jobseekers living in remote communities safe from #COVID-19. #COVID19 #keepourmobsafe #COVID19Australia #coronavirus #coronavirusaustralia #Communitydevelopmentprogram

The TSRA has welcomed new Chief Executive Officer, Ms Leilani Bin-Juda PSM, who has commenced her two-year contract with the organisation. Read on - bit.ly/37ZQDrR @indigenous_gov #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU

Rangers reach for the sky to monitor their land and sea country. Torres Strait Rangers are utilising drone technology and the benefits of a bird’s eye view to assist in monitoring the health of their land and sea country. @indigenous_gov @CountryNeedsPpl #facesofthestraits

Local resident and construction employee, Ms Kathleen David, had the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon. Ken Wyatt MP, during his inaugural visit to Thursday Island on Monday, 16 December 2019. #facesofthestraits @indigenous_gov @TSI_AU

The Torres Strait Regional Authority has welcomed the new Member for Ugar, Mr Rocky Stephen, during his recent induction programme into the organisation - bit.ly/2sKXl5b #facesofthestraits @indigenous_gov

The TSRA is driving a collaboration across government and non-Australian Public Service agencies to develop a model which combines improved fisheries infrastructure with employment, training and enterprise development - bit.ly/2PEduml #facesofthestraits @indigenous_gov

The Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Honourable Ken Wyatt MP, has announced the substantive appointment of Ms Leilani Bin-Juda PSM as the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - bit.ly/34tiVZt @indigenous_gov #facesofthestraits

Great to meet Minister @KenWyattMP today with @TSRAofficial Chair, Pedro Stephen on #ThursdayIsland. A really productive day with real outcomes for #TorresStrait communities #qldpol

On Friday 6 December, the TSRA held a 25th anniversary celebration to present awards and express gratitude to Chairpersons both past and present, long serving staff members of 25 years’ service, as well as the Tagai State College Awards for retiring staff members.

The TSRA’s Fishing Business Growth Package has allowed local resident James Mills to purchase a fishing vessel, refit it to his specifications and transport it home to the Torres Strait. Learn more - bit.ly/38FdppU #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU @indigenous_gov

The Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) Erub Rangers have established a new plant nursery to support revegetation projects and engage with the local school and community. - bit.ly/36gvtV5 #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU @indigenous_gov

As part of the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) 25th Anniversary, the leadership team visited Iama on Friday 29 November to celebrate local and regional achievements. - bit.ly/2s7L76v #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU @indigenous_gov

The Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Badu Rangers and Land and Sea Management Unit, recently partnered with Tangaroa Blue Foundation to host a ‘Great Barrier Reef Clean-Up’ event. Learn more - bit.ly/33Fwpkm #facesofthestraits @indigenous_gov @TangaroaBlue

The Torres Strait Regional Authority Compliance Management Unit recently hosted a joint compliance operation in the Top Western region with key partner agencies to build capacity in the Rangers program - bit.ly/2Ld3EoK @indigenous_gov

As part of the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s 25th Anniversary, we visited the Saibai community on 14 November in a joint celebration with the Muyngu KoekaperDance Team - bit.ly/2XFpHcK #facesoftherstraits @indigenous_gov

The Torres Strait Regional Authority has celebrated the graduation of nine Indigenous women from the sixth Torres Strait Women’s Leadership Programme at a recent ceremony on Thursday Island - bit.ly/33YUMu5 #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU @ARLFNews @indigenous_gov

In celebration of the UNESCO Year of Indigenous Languages, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre recently hosted a traditional cooking class, conducted in Kalaw Kawaw Ya (KKY) and Yumplatok or Torres Strait Creole. - bit.ly/33OQqWB #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU @indigenous_gov

Local Seafood Warrior’s commitment to the seafood industry has been rewarded at the National Seafood Industry Awards: Seafood Directions 2019, in Melbourne from 9-11 October. Learn more - bit.ly/2CoxpOI #facesofthestraits @TSI_AU