 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Aboriginal cultures are the oldest surviving, continuous cultures in the world. Connection to the values, practices, music, dance and art of traditional society has resulted in a cultural creativity that continues to flourish. To keep our community growing stronger, we need to keep healthy. Being healthy helps us do the important things, like play with our kids and catch up with our family and friends.
Meenyahgu Yugambeh dhagun - Welcome to Yugambeh
Healthy eating and being active is good for your health and good for you. The Gold Coast has lots to offer - check out the information and links below.
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The Drumley Walk
The Drumley Walk is an annual 60km walk that follows the footsteps of local hero Billy Drumley. The three day walk begins at Beaudesert, and ends at Southport. Each day offers the walkers a different terrain, with different stories, vistas and experiences.
Drumley, at the age of 86 completed the walk in a day. The walk is scheduled for August, but you can use the Drumley Walks The Little Red Book as your get fit to walk program anytime of the year!
Boogul yahnbelehla - have a good walk! |
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10,000 Steps - Workplace Guide
10,000 Steps evaluated the use of the 10,000 Steps workplace challenge in urban ATSI Workplaces. Overall, it was found that the:
- 10,000 Steps concept is applicable in urban ATSI workplaces.
- 10,000 Steps program was thoroughly enjoyed by the participants.
- 10,000 Steps workplace challenge was very motivational.
Sign up free as a 10,000 Steps provider member to access the Workplace Guide and ATSI resources. |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander - Sport and Recreation
Sport and active recreation plays an important role in Indigenous communities. To make it easier for Indigenous communities to get active, the Department of Communities has some brochures which provide simple tips on getting active and healthy eating. |
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Eat Well, Be Active Murri People
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Indigenous Sport Program
The Indigenous Sport program encourages Indigenous Australians to be more active and to play sport at all levels. The program also supports Indigenous Australians to learn the skills needed to organise, deliver and manage community-based sport, and to ensure that talented Indigenous sports people are able to access the support they need to reach their sporting goals. The Get Involved brochure outlines the program. |
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| Traditional Indigenous Games
Indigenous games and activities have been used for enjoyment, physical fitness (speed, strength and agility) and skill development.
Yulunga: Traditional Indigenous Games is an activity resource of over 100 traditional Indigenous games. Suitable for children and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, Yulunga can be used as an educational resource and as a guide to inclusive, structured sport within communities. |
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Living Strong
Living Strong is a healthy lifestyle group-based program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The program encourages healthy lifestyle choices through good nutrition and physical activity and teaches skills to apply in everyday life.
A 30-minute DVD/video provides low intensity physical activity options to help people become more active. Activities include stretching, movements that can be done while sitting down in a chair, slightly more aerobic activities, and strengthening activities. Order Living Strong resources with this order form. |
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Tomorrow People
Tomorrow people is all about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being healthier and living longer – today, tomorrow and into the future. Tomorrow People starts today. Do it for our kids – do it for our culture.
Check out the Tomorrow people booklet for ideas to improve you health by being active everyday. |
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| Looking for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on the Gold Coast? Contact the:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership Advisory Council.
A&TSI Partnership Development Coordinator (Valmai Saunders)
ph:07 5507 7777
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