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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Information for people interested in finding out about Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. You can browse for community information using the A to Z list or by the map. There are currently 23 locations featured on this site with more community pages to be added soon.

Community: AurukunThe local Aurukun barge takes supplies into Aurukun during the wet season.

Aurukun's township is located in Western Cape York, 900 km northwest of Cairns and 200 km south of Weipa. Road access is often closed during the wet season

Events

Meriba Gidhal exhibitionImage of Torres Strait pigeon eating the fruit of the wild plum, 1968, by Segar Passi

Meriba Gidhal: Torres Strait Island Treasures of the Margaret Lawrie Collection takes you on a visual journey to the Torres Strait.

Volunteering for health

Image of volunteer John MarisJohn Maris is a volunteer for the Charleville and Western Areas Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health (CWAATSICH).

Last reviewed: 06 November 2009