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THE Drumley Walk 2010 was the biggest since it first started in 2005, with more than 300 walkers heading out of Beaudesert on the first day.“It was a wonderful turn out,” said walk director

Rory O’Connor, of the Yugambeh Museum.“Mayor John Brent officially saw the walkers off,

with locals Jason Sandy and Brad Currie singing the walkers on their way, with a smoking for the walkers from Jason and the gang from Mununjali Housing.”Most walkers had only signed on for a short

walk, and after the first 4km were bussed back to the start. It left a team of just over 100 to complete the full

65km trek.About 50 walkers braved the 500m walk up

Tamborine, where they were met by author and presenter Melissa Lucashenko, who performed The Birthing of the Rivers at the hang-gliders lookout on Tamborine Mountain.After a lazy lunch in the cafe latte precinct of

the Gallery Walk, Long Road, they came down off the mountain through tall forests of Tamborine National Park to Guanaba.

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TOP: Walkers heading through Beaudesert.

ABOVE: Drumley descendant Douglas James comparing notes with Clinton

Brewer.BELOW: Walkers coming up the hill at

Ludwig’s Farm.

ABORIGINAL peformer from Brunswick Heads in Northern New South Wales has made an appearance on primetime television in France.Dhinawan

Baker - dancer, artist, speaker, cultural ambassador can now add acting to his repertoire.Dhinawan played the role of Alkira in

the top-rating French teen adventure television series called Foudre.The four episode starring Dhinawan was

filmed at Brunswick Heads. The crew

all agreed how natural Dhinawan was in front of the camera and how well he came across on the screen.Dhinawan

said it was an amazing experience and is looking forward to more acting roles.Dhinawan

returns next week from

Austria and New Zealand where he’s been performing and holding workshops.

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rECipE, YOuTh SpaCE..................................... p9

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THE hills of Woodford came alive when the Splendour in the Grass festival kicked off at the end of July.Among the hundreds of artists

from around the globe who descended on Woodfordia was Aboriginal reggae and North Queensland band Zennith and Melbourne Aboriginal singer Dan Sultan.The festival also showcased

workshops from Indigenous performers including an Indigenous hip-hop workshop from Jason Campbell. Punters were treated to a lesson in popping and lockingThe Festival was deemed a

success by organisers.

1. Dan Sultan performs.2. Dhinawan, Mundara, Abe and Jason. 3 & 4. Zennith

5. Family and friends watch Zennith gig. 6. Jason Campbell shows off some moves at the Indigenous hip-hop workshop.


PRACTICES participating in GPGC’s Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Island initiative.

GPGC in partnership with Kalwun Health Service is set to begin an eight month Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health program with a number of general practices on the Gold Coast. This initiative aims to improve

the quality of service available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people who are accessing main stream primary health care services by up-skilling staff in cultural competence and implementing more inclusive and appropriate practices with in services.Accredited general practices

participating in the program will be required to sign on for the PIP-Indigenous Health Initiative. These practices will there for be able to complete the reduced medication scripts for their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island patients. For patients to qualify for

the reduced cost medication scheme they must identify with their practice as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, have signed a consent form with a PIP-IHI participating practice, experience or be at risk of chronic disease, and be unlikely to utilise their prescription medications without the assistance of the reduced cost. There are some practices

participating in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health

program that presently are not accredited but do have Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island patients. Unfortunately these practices cannot sign on for PIP-IHI at present. Patients of these practices who

are happy with the service they are receiving are encouraged to remain in contact with their regular GP, however they may want to think about also registering with a PIP-IHI accredited practice to allow them to access further services such as the reduced cost medication.The following practices, are

currently, or will be, registered in the coming weeks for the PIP-Indigenous Health Incentive on the Gold Coast.Kalwun Health Service, Oxenford

Medical Centre, Coomera Village Medical Centre, Highland Health Centre, Dr’s at Nerang Mall, Hinterland Medical Centre, Pacific Health Medical Centre, Labrador Park Medical Centre, Papas Way Medical Centre, Hope Island Medical Centre, Robina Town Medical Centre, Miami Family Medical Centre, Burleigh Family Medical Practice, Palm Beach Family Practice. If your regular practice is not

listed, ask them if they intend to participate in the scheme, if they do not, remember you always have the choice to change to a practice that is.

Clinton Schultz (Indigenous Health Project Officer Gold Coast Division)

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THE newest Job Services Provider on the Tweed is celebrating after the recent public release of the Federal Government’s report card on Job Services Providers throughout Australia. First Sun Employment received a Star Rating of 4 Stars

out of a possible 5.The organisation opened its doors as a service provider

at the beginning of its contract on the first of July last year.Operations manager Stephen Gonda said, despite

having a small staff of six, they were able to offer a ‘very personal’ service to their clients, assess possible barriers and try to go that extra mile to ensure they get the best possible outcome for individual employment or training needs. “Between us we have over 50 years experience in the

recruitment industry and our staff pride themselves of looking at the ‘big picture’ for our clients’ future career goals – we do not just focus on placing them in to any job then forgetting about them,” Mr Gonda said.“Our client base covers the full spectrum of our

community and is an Indigenous Specialist Provider.”Mr Gonda thanked local employers and job seekers for

showing faith in the ‘new kids on the block’ and said First Sun Employment would continue to lead the field by providing a superior, professional service to all con-cerned.

● The results can be found at http://jobsearch.gov.au/provider/ProviderSearchResults.aspx?ProviderType=SSC&LocationCode=4TWE ● First Sun Employment, Office 22, Level 2, Wharf

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By SOLUA MIDDLETON

FIFTEEN year-old Merinda took out the award for the Gold Coast NAIDOC Youth Art Award.The Gold Coast NAIDOC week holds

an exhibition every year, and this year’s theme was based on the youth, and to highlight it they held a Youth Award.The Emmanuel College Year 10

student’s artwork is called the Travelling Kangaroos.“This painting shows the Kangaroos

travelling so fast across the desert sands that they appear to be flying,” Merinda said.The Kangaroos are surrounded by the

Aboriginal communities which are shown in the form of the outer dot work.“I was amazed and shocked that I had

won the art award after my Mum had told me that,” Merinda said.“I was also happy because it was my

second ever art award.“This meant a lot to me and this

encourages me to paint more.”

Merinda also received $500 and the painting was sold soon after the prize was awarded.Merinda has been painting since she

was 10 years-old and in 2009 she won the Youth Award in the Emmanuel College Arts Award. Merinda has several paintings in

her mother, Janelle McQueen, and Aunty Narelle Urqurat’s Gallery in Canungra.Merinda is hoping to be a Marine

Biologists.

Carrara student takes out

NAIDOC youth

art prize

Merinda McQueen pictured with Aunty Joyce Summers and her winning painting ‘Travelling Kangaroos’ for this years NAIDOC Week Youth Art Competition.

I WANTED to share with you a little bit more information about me and Be Counted, and some of the hurdles of putting this paper together. I am so happy with the achievements so far of this paper, and thank all those readers, subscribers, contributors and advertisers who have supported it thus far. Because without all those people there would be no paper.I receive no funding from

anywhere this paper mostly comes out of my own pocket, so when I get an advertisement, it’s an exciting time here because I know that keeps the paper alive for another edition.I also work full time so that I can

support the continuation of this

paper which means that I can’t always get to all the events I would like to especially during the weekdays. So contributions are really important to having a variety of stories from across the region.As it is I am a one man band

(photographer, journalist, editor, layout, admin).It would help greatly if you had

something going on that you wanted covered in Be Counted to let me know, take a few good snaps and send me an email or give me a call.And without all my readers and

subscribers there would be no point to putting out this publication. Knowing that the community is behind the paper does make all the difference to getting the job done.

Editorial: Be Counted needs you

I JUST finished reading your NAIDOC issue of Be Counted and loved it. It was the first issue of your publication that I have read and now look forward to reading future issues. I especially loved all the photos. Can I make one

tiny suggestion? Where possible, can you print the names of persons in the photo? You know us mob are a curious lot and want to know about people and where they are from.I often come across a photo in the Koori Mail with

people in it that look like they could be my relatives but their names weren’t included with the photo so I’m left wondering...I’m reading Be Counted from Normanton in North

West QueenslandKeep up the great work.JaSon CaLLoPENormanton, QLD

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1. Jaran Dancers. 2. Rory O’Connor with Candace Kruger. 3. Aunty Kathleen Lena with Lousie Leonandi.

4. Aunty Vi McDermott and Aunty Pam Law.

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● From page 1“At night walkers shared stories around

the campfire, or joined in a number of organised activities including didgeridoo lessons, string-making and astronomy lessons complete with a professional telescope presentation.”“And Uncle Frankie, who had come

2000km from Mornington Island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, hosted a spear throwing competition in the paddocks beside the camp.”On the final day, about 30 more walkers

joined the final leg from RACV Royal Pines Resort, to complete the journey at Southport Broadwater Parklands.

Head Walk Marshall Sally Cowper, who is the great great grand niece of Billy Drumley, said it was the most enthusiastic group she had seen in her 5 years with the event.“Everyone seemed to pitch in and really

get into the spirit of the walk,” she said.“It made it a ton of fun for us, and we

can’t wait until next year.”After four days and 65km of walking,

The Drumley Walk arrived at the Southport Broadwater Parklands to the 2nd annual Yugambeh Corroboree Food Art and Language Festival.Lann Levinge and his band the

Zookeepers had the walkers dancing as

they arrived at the Corroboree, and more than 1500 people assembled in the space during the afternoon.A large jumping castle shaped like a

bunyip dominated the Jarjums – kids – Space, which featured workshops in language and song, dancing and art.Celebrity Chef Dale Chapman held

two cooking demonstrations explaining how traditional bush foods can be incorporated into modern suburban kitchens. The food for guests was also Aboriginal themed, with classics like kangaroo and emu, and Yugambeh oyster farmer Kerry Levinge shucked more than 300 dozen oysters for guests.

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footsteps

1. Ken Johnson, Morgan Johnson and Aunty Marina Dyson.2. From left, Chloe Cameron, Tyson Wilson, Jamie Cameron, Pearl Escott, Abigail Escott, Georgette Gabori and Jeannaya Toby from

Mornington Island.3. Sean Choolburra pulls an audience member up to do a dance

combination of the Bus Stop and line dancing. 4. A performer from the Jaran Dancers 5. Dale Chapman talks bush

foods. 6. Aunty Bethalie Stewart from Inala. 7. Sonya Martin, Patricia O’Connor, and Irene Ryder.

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More pictures from the Yugambeh Corroboree

1. Jaden Briggs, John Briggs and Sandy McKennan. 2. Just one of the many performer who entertained hundreds of people who turned out for the Yugambeh Corroboree. 3. Steve Appo painting on site. 4. Cheryl and Kerry Levinge. 5.

Clinton Schultz pictured with his two sons enjoys the day.

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By SOLUA MIDDLETON

THE Byron Writers Festival held last month attracted speakers from around Australia and the world.Aboriginal Professor in Law

and author Larissa Behrendt was there for a number of session, including one on fathers.Professor Larissa Behrendt

spoke frankly about her father, which her second novel Legacy, is based around him.Professor Behrendt said

she went through a process of independently looking at her father’s life experience of being in a home from a young

age, living on the streets without a family, going to the Navy.“When he married my

mother that was the first time he came back into family life again,” she said.“And in writing that I actually felt I got to understand him more.”Prof Behrendt said she and

her father were close.“I certainly get my identity

and my politics from him… they were shaped by him,” she said.“I always enjoyed his

company he was intelligent and funny. He was kind, but he was very flawed in other ways which was manifested

his relationship with my mother. “I guess as a young woman

myself, I saw the way he treated the women in his life and it became an issue for me.“I found that in writing this

book I actually began to understand why he might have had the human failings that he had had. “I felt that revelation that

wasn’t negative, in fact I felt it resolved some things in my relationship with him.“It helped me understand

why the he was. And so that is why I decided to write Legacy.”

Writer’s talk fathers at festivalLaRiSSa BEhREndT


YOUTH SPACEBe Counted is really wanting to focus on youth and share their voice with the wider community. Youth Space is dedicated to young people sharing their voices, the issues that impact you as young Indigenous people, whether they are triumphs or tragedies or just a good laugh. Be Counted’s aim for Youth Space is to see it become a place of empowerment and inspiration not only for the young people, but for the

older generations. Send your letters, pictures, poems or if you are interested in being a columnist email [email protected]

Smokers are jokers

PiETa WhaRTon

SMOKING is really bad for you it can do so many bad things in your life like stunting your growth and kills lots of your brain cells and can shortens your life by 10-15 years and you die before you should. It has more than 40 harmful

chemicals in it that can kill you it also damages your blood vessels. Cigarettes packets says

smoking is the leading cause of death in Australia, it kills over 19,000 people each year because of smoking and has more than 40 harmful chemicals in it. If you want to quit you should

speak to your doctor or call quit-line and they can help you quit and do it properly.Smoking can leave you short

of breath and you could get diseases and chronic illnesses like gangrene and emphysema.There are many young people

that are starting to smoke and their parents let them do it. They smoke because they

think they will be cool and most of them take smokes off there parents. Most parents give their kids

smokes because they don’t really care about them and what they do. If their parents don’t buy them smokes they

get people or random people to buy the smokes for them and they do it as young as Year 8. But smoking costs so much

it’s like $15 for a pack and if you smoke a pack a day it cost over $5000 for the year and you could be spending it on so many more fun things like going to the movie with friends. I’ve seen younger kids in

primary school smoking and I have no idea were they get them from they might steal them from there parents or there older family member gets smokes for them. But that my thought for this

month and it is on smoking just

Cooking up

Each edition of Be Counted will showcase one our reader’s recipes. Send in your recipe and a photo of your culinary delight, with your full name and contact details to email [email protected]

Pasta DeliciousIngredients

● Spaghetti ● Pesto (2 tablespoons)● Olive oil (1/4 cup)● Garlic (2-3 large cloves, grated)● Sundried tomatoes (1/4 cup chopped roughly)● Roasted capsicum (1/4 cup chopped roughly)● Olives (mixture include, green, black and stuffed) 1 cup● Feta cheese (approximately 200g chopped)● Grated parmesan cheese (to sprinkle over dish before serving)

DescriptionBoil spaghetti in a large pot until

cooked.Drain spaghetti and place back

in pot.Drizzle olive oil over spaghetti Mix pesto through the pastaStir through garlic, sundried

tomatoes, roasted capsicum, olives and feta cheese. Place spaghetti mixture in a large

serving dish and sprinkle over the top with parmesan cheese.Dish may be served hot, warm

or cold.

Serves: 4 Time: 30 mins Rating: EasyServed with green salad and your favorite grilled meat.

remember don’t smoke stay healthy and fit.


CalendarTHE lead up to next year’s Indigenous All Stars clash against

the All Stars has already begun.Last month the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council

announced the appointment of Laurie Daley as coach of the Indigenous All Stars for the 2011 Rugby League All Stars match.Honoured in League’s Centenary season as the Indigenous

five-eighth of the Century and named in the top 100 players of League’s first century, the former Australian and NSW captain takes over the reins from Neil Henry, who coached the Indigenous All Stars to a gripping 16-12 victory in the historic game at Skilled Park, in February this year.“Neil Henry did an outstanding job for the inaugural All Stars

game and also for the Indigenous Dream Time team in 2008,” ARL Indigenous Council Chairman, William ‘Smiley’ Johnstone, said.“He has made a unique contribution to Indigenous Rugby

League and has built a strong platform for the All Stars in the years ahead.“I know that Laurie and the Indigenous Council would like to

thank him for his efforts.“It is hard, though, to imagine a person more qualified to

succeed him than Laurie Daley.“Laurie is a proud Indigenous man who can share both his

football knowledge and his experiences in a way that will help inspire Indigenous communities and Indigenous athletes.”A three-time Premiership

winner with the Raiders, Daley played 21 Tests and 23 Origin matches. He has been an assistant coach with the Blues and this year coached NSW Country to victory over City at Port Macquarie.“It’s a great honour to

be asked to coach the Indigenous All Stars,” Daley said.“It’s a tremendous concept

and we saw earlier this year how much people embraced it.“I know first-hand the opportunities that Rugby League can

create for people and the difference it can make to people’s lives and the All Stars is a big part of that.“Everyone associated with the All Stars is committed to putting

on a great game of Rugby League and a real celebration of Indigenous communities.”The Indigenous All Stars will face the NRL All Stars at Skilled

Park on the Gold Coast on February 12, 2011, in what has become a blockbusting opener to the Telstra Premiership season.The 2011 Rugby League All Stars will next year be played on

the eve of the third anniversary of the Federal Government’s National Apology to the Stolen Generations and will be the culmination of a two-day Indigenous Bumehla Festival on the Gold Coast.Once again, all Rugby League fans will have the opportunity

to vote for the two teams through NRL.com with details to be made available in the coming months.

New All Stars coach named

WILLIAM ‘SMILEY’ JOHNSTONE

Every Thursday: Zumba for Kalwun Health clients and staff. Held from 5-6pm at 10/23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami, $5 per person. For more details contact Nichelle (07) 5526 1112 or see Emma at reception. 16 September: JUMP

Mentorship Info Session. JUMP is a national mentorship program managed by Youth Arts Qld (YAQ). It is open to artists who are aged 18-30 and are in the first five years of their professional practice. JUMP crosses a range of artforms, community arts and theatre to Indigenous arts, music, visual arts, dance, literature, and interdisciplinary and hybrid art. Applications are open until 22 October. For more information visit www.jumpmentoring.com.au. 6-7pm at the Southport Library, Corner Garden and Lawson Streets, Southport. To reserve your place phone 1800 467 882 or (07) 3252 5115 or email [email protected] 22 - 24 September:

Krurungal Camp for Years 8 and 9 to Emu Gully. What you need to bring; sleeping bag, pillow, sheets toiletries shoes (enclosed shoes - runners) hat, water bottle, clothes, a jumper and swimmers. Contact Krurungal for more information on 5536791. This camp is free but numbers are limited. 27 - 28 September: Board

Connect workshop. Board Connect offers non-profit organisations, particularly arts organisations, an invaluable opportunity to build the capacity of their boards and management committees. While workshops will be presented free of charge to participants, registration is essential. To be held at The Arts Centre Gold Coast. 135 Bundall Road, Bundall. For details and to register for attendance, visit www.theartscentregc.com.au, phone (07) 3891 2599 or email [email protected]

30 September: Krurungal Fathers Group, 10-2pm. Any interested fathers can contact Selwyn or Mark on (07) 5536 7911 for details.15 October: Balunjali

Cultural Tour with welcome to country, kayaking, traditional stories and snorkeling, bush tucker and more. Held at Muriel Henchman Drive, Main Beach. Departing at 8:30am. For details call (07) 5525 5630, spaces are limited.19 October: Starting your

small business workshop in Kingscliff for new and intending small business owners which will explain about business structures, legal and tax obligations, types of insurance, employing people and what is a business plan. Cost $27.50. From 5.30pm to 8pm. To register email Melissa Mac Court on [email protected] or call (02) 6622 1933.21 October: Starting your

small business workshop in Ballina for new and intending small business owners which will explain about business structures, legal and tax obligations, types of insurance, employing people and what is a business plan. Cost $27.50. To register email Melissa Mac Court on [email protected] or call (02) 6622 1933.26 October: Starting your

small business workshop in Lismore for new and intending small business owners which will explain about business structures, legal and tax obligations, types of insurance, employing people and what is a business plan. Cost $27.50. To register email Melissa Mac Court on [email protected] or call (02) 6622 1933.26-28 November: 17th

Annual Sports and Cultural Festival. To nominate teams or for more information visit website www.firstcontact.asn.au or email [email protected]


Tough start, but we will get thereAT THE time of writing we are currently in week five of the 2010/11 Hyundai A-League season and the first couple of games have not been easy for us.

With two byes in the opening five weeks and injuries plaguing some regular starters, the team has struggled to gain momentum and gel like we did last season. Our first match of the new

campaign was at home to our local rivals Brisbane Roar. We played some good football and plenty of chances were created, but unfortunately it remained nil-nil when the whistle blew for full time. This wasn’t a bad result for

us and we took a lot from the game that we could use to build on for the upcoming match against Phoenix. The following week the team

travelled to Wellington and I was fortunate to get my first

start of the season, playing the full ninety minutes. The conditions could

not have been worse; a steady downpour and a waterlogged pitch upset any chances either team had at playing fast and entertaining football. Having said that, the water made the game very unpredictable and although it wasn’t great for us players, I’m sure the supporters were very entertained.Wellington Phoenix were

leading 3-1 and the home crowd thought it was all over with only 15 minutes to go. Our players really pulled together and displayed great determination and spirit to bring the score back to 3-3, despite the impossible conditions. Given the circumstances is

an outstanding result for us.Last week we struggled

against Melbourne Victory with our striker Shane Smeltz

transferred to a club in Turkey and Joel Porter sidelined with a hamstring injury. As well as having youth

players step up to fill their shoes, we had new players making their debut. There were some fantastic opportunities created, however the team lacked its usual flair and we couldn’t convert them. Despite our indifferent start

I’m sure once the season progresses we will be able to settle into a rhythm and work off each other’s strengths. Unfortunately, this weekend

we had another bye. Although, this time allowed the new players to settle in and for the rest of the team to adjust to the changes. Injuries will also have time to

heal and hopefully everyone will be healthy for our game in Perth next Sunday. Away games are never easy but I’m confident we have the squad

to bring home our first win of the season. After some solid

performances during two games so far this season, hopefully I’ve put myself in a good position to retain my starting spot for the long away trip to Perth and if so I will be doing everything I can to help bring home the three points.

JaMES BRoWn

In the back of the net with ... James Brown

United we standBy Sports reporter DUNCAN TayLoR

TAHJ Minniecon and James Brown have been eagerly awaiting the new season and now it’s underway it hasn’t disappointed. With the new rivalry in

Melbourne between the newly established Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory, and the return of one of Australia’s best defenders Jade North, the season has started with a bang.The boys have had a slow

start to the season due to injury and lack of game time. This hasn’t dampened their

spirits with both fighting for a

place in the starting line up.James has forced his way

into a regular first team spot with solid performances against the Wellington Phoenix and the Melbourne Victory. He was unlucky not to score

in the last two games and showed that defences can’t cope with his fast footwork and well-timed runs. The goals are bound to start

flowing if he keeps up the good work. Joel Potter has tipped that

James Brown “can do the job”.

● The next home game is on Sunday 19, 5pm against the Central Coast Mariners at Robina on the Gold Coast.

Tahj Minniecon – Gold Coast United (A-League)James Brown – Gold Coast United (A-League)

Travis Dodd – Adelaide United (A-League)

Jade North – Wellington Phoenix (A-League)Kasey Wehrman – Newcastle Jets (A-League)

David Williams – North Queensland Fury (A-League)

Indigenous players in the A-League

James Brown (Photo courtesy: Scott Powick, SMP Images’)

SPORT


Under 15s curtain raiser

SOME of the Gold Coast’s up and coming young Aboriginal Rugby League football stars showcased their talents at Pizzey Park last month..

The Gold Coast

Indigenous 15s and the Gold Coast Indigenous U14s took on the League for Life teams.

It was all part of the League for Life and Nalinah Balin Project.

The teams were made up of students from

several Gold Coast schools.

To find out more about the monthly clinics and the League for Life and Nalinah Balin Project call Selwyn Apanui on (07) 5536 7911.

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