Proud Graduation in Wujal Wujal

Ten Wujal Wujal locals now have certified construction skills and numerous physical examples of their prowess throughout the community to show off to friends and future employers.   Our ‘Pride of Place’ project officially concluded with a graduation ceremony in front of friends and family...

Napranum Community Laundry officially opens

Rhonda Parry from the Na’Muk’A’Run Mob has hit the start button on the very first wash and dry cycles in the brand-new washing machine and dryer in the Napranum Yarning Shed.   The 10KG commercial Washer and Dryer, which we proudly supplied to the Yarning...

Wujal Wujal SQW builds a special seat for Santa

A new chair for Santa to sit in when he makes his yearly visits to the remote community was gifted to Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council early in December.   The fantastic throne for Saint Nick is the latest project from our Skilling Queenslanders for...

Wujal Wujal Pride of Place project tools up

Glittering change on Badu Island

Napranum Farm Graduates Achieve Goals

Our Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative on the Napranum Farm has seen a number of local trainees secure meaningful employment, demonstrating the positive impact these projects can provide.     The Napranum Farm project gave trainees the chance to gain the skills and experience requ

Doomadgee pathway creates connections

Alongside a path that now stretches from the local shop to near the edge of the town, the friendships and camaraderie that have built in the Doomadgee ‘Pathways to Employment’ Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project are also developing into a valuable result.   We...

Robert Wigness Contracting – Growing community capability

A desire to see a local solution to both community employment and works needs led to the establishment of Napranum’s Robert Wigness Contracting PTY LTD early in 2022. The ongoing support Robert receives through a developing partnership with Community Owned Enterprises (COE) has seen his...

Building community benefits

The benefits from Napranum’s first Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) project continue to build.   At the time of writing, five trainees have already secured ongoing employment and the skills and experience gained by the remainder are allowing them to confidently approach emerging opportunit