Grass Roots Advisory Services

13/02/2025

Very proud of this Bala yah...Well deserved ..... TSRA, Torres Straits Island and communities are going to be well represented, serviced and supported through Bala Charlie Kaddy :-)

Join us in congratulating TSRA’s new Chief Executive Officer – Charlie Kaddy!

🦈 Charlie is a proud Dauareb man from the Meriam Nation of the Torres Strait.

He said it is a privilege to oversee TSRA’s day-to-day administration supported by a strong local workforce.

“I am honoured to be appointed as CEO at this exciting time as we welcome a new TSRA Board in 2025,” Charlie said.

“Our dedicated workforce will work alongside TSRA’s Board to ensure stability, dedication and commitment to our people, communities, land and sea of the Torres Strait.”

Mr Kaddy joined us back in 1995 – just a year into TSRA’s establishment – before rising up the ranks.

He brings more than 20 years of experience in the Australian Public Service, including with not-for-profit organisations and the region’s peak native title body, Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (GBK).

Learn more at www.tsra.gov.au

09/03/2023

YINDJIBARNDI ELDERS SHARE HEARTBREAK IN FMG COURT CASE

The long-running legal battle between a mining company and an Indigenous community in the Pilbara continued on Tuesday as Yindjibarndi Elders gave evidence to the Federal Court.

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is seeking compensation from Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) over activities at the Solomon Hub iron ore mines in the Pilbara on Yindjibarndi country.

Yindjibarndi Elder Tootsie Daniel spoke of the cultural significance of the land and the loss experienced by the community.

“When I looked at the country it was so beautiful… that country is no more there,” she said. “It breaks my heart.”

“Our heart is broken, our wirrard (soul and spirit) is dead.”

Yindjibarndi Elder Margaret Read gave her testimony from a Karratha hospital bed, saying she never gave anyone permission to mine on Yindjibarndi land and had been stopped from visiting her own country.

Ms Read said she tried to visit the mine in 2022 but was denied access by FMG.

“We have sacred sites there,” she said in her affidavit. “We were refused permission to our country. I shouldn’t have to ask anyone’s permission. They should be asking permission from us to be there.”

Ms Read spoke of the spiritual significance of the land and of the “little people” (spirits) that “are still there, still watching over us,” even though mining had “upset" them.

Mrs Daniel also warned of the spiritual impacts of mining.

“If you don’t respect [the spirits], it can come and hurt you and make you sick,” she said.

Read the full story: https://www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/yindjibarndi-elders-share-heartbreak-in-fmg-court-case

07/10/2022

You’re very welcome :-) …..Only too happy to help :-)

Thank you to bala Eddie Saylor and his team at Grass Roots Advisory Services for partnering with us again this.
Thank you bala for everything that you do for East Coast Sharks Rugby League.
Au Esoau.
GOD Bless 🙏🏾❤️

22/07/2021

Music production | Moana.

Malosi Swag and Empire events are proud to host the music production of Moana.

The production team is currently seeking artist and musicians. Auditions will be held in August with the production to be held in March 2022 at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC).

Grass Roots are proud to be apart of this project as the events Grant Writers.

21/07/2021

✊ What a proud for moment all.

21/07/2021

Sharing this employment opportunity for our Maori and Pacific Islander people.

This role is part of the Pacific Maritime Services under the Department of Defence to assist our Pacific Islander brother and sisters who will come to Cairns for training.

Pacific Communities Council Far North Queensland Fiji Community Association of Far North Queensland KAINGA TONGA 'O CAIRNS Samoans In Cairns

Located in Cairns North Queensland, exists an exciting opportunity with TAFE Queensland where we MAKE GREAT HAPPEN.

21/07/2021

Grant Opportunity | Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Round 111 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open. We have been proud to write highly successful applications for our Queensland based community groups.

Not for profits can apply for grants from $500 to $35,000.

Contact us on how we can get your application started.

Pacific Communities Council Far North Queensland Erub United Renegade MMA Central Queensland Nga Matawaka Maori Cultural Group, Cairns QLD Queensland Multicultural Lions Club Kori Totorewa Michael T Solomon Lester Vaele Naygayiw Gigi Dance Troupe Southside Crusaders Sports & Culture Rugby Union

20/07/2021

Junction Engineering | Indigenous Owned Business

A Weipa based company that is well and truly smashing their business goals. Head on over and support this 100% owned business that offers welding and fabrication, labour hire support, mechanical repairs, maintenance and installation.

Thanks to the team for allowing us to be apart of their business in assisting with their deadly business plan.

https://www.facebook.com/junctionengineering