Tue, 13 Oct
|Townsville Housing Service Centre
Shaping the Future with Torres Strait Islander Knowledge
Beyond Compliance - Shifting Behaviours
Time & Location
13 Oct 2026, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Townsville Housing Service Centre, Ground floor, 101 Sturt St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
About the event
Shaping the Future with Torres Strait Islander Knowledge deepens understanding of the historical, cultural and systemic realities shaping the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and challenges participants to examine how these realities influence everyday practice.
Beyond compliance, this workshop focuses on shifting behaviours, strengthening accountability, and embedding culturally safe and responsive engagement where it matters most.
TOPICS COVERED
Impacts of colonisation
Government policies and activism
Deepen understanding of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait Islands) and Ailan Kastom
Culturally safe and responsive practice
Participants will receive a certificate of participation and a resource booklet to help continue their journey.
Delicious Torres Strait Islander catering by Debbie Savage, providing morning tea and lunch.
OUR FACILITATOR
Topsy Mola
A proud Wagadagam and Dowareb woman with ancestral ties to Mabuiag and Murray Islands, born and raised in Townsville.
With over 30 years of experience working in the Townsville community, Topsy leads cultural advisory and capability development grounded in Torres Strait Islander knowledge and lived experience.
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
06 Oct, 11:50 pm
$300.00
+$30.00 GST
+$8.25 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00