Bring the Humanity Back

Ambika has worked at Centacare FNQ for eight years, supporting newcomers and diverse communities through Centacare Multicultural Services. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces and delivering programs that foster integration, wellbeing and social cohesion. Ambika believes meaningful engagement is built through listening, empathy, and culturally sensitive dialogue. Self-reflection: What...

Schania is a proud Kuku Yalanji / Butchulla woman from the Daintree with extensive experience in Aboriginal health service delivery. Passionate about suicide prevention, she works to destigmatise the conversation and create safe spaces for healing. She believes deep listening means ensuring people have the space to share their own story. Self-reflection: What did you hear?   What stood out for you...

Andrea is the General Manager of Community Engagement & Support at Centacare FNQ. She is passionate about working alongside diverse communities (particularly migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers) to co-create solutions that reflect their lived realities. Andrea believes meaningful change begins with listening deeply and valuing the strengths within communities. Self-reflection: What did you...

Bernard is a Badu Islander Torres Strait Islander man and the Founder of Kunjur First Nations Men’s Collective. Driven by the heartbreaking loss of a strong community member to suicide, he is building safe spaces for First Nations men to support each other. Bernard believes there is no strength in keeping things bottled up, and healing begins with sharing. Self-reflection: What did you hear? What...

Colin is an Aftercare Worker with Apunipima’s Culture Care Connect program. With experience supporting people in vulnerable situations, he believes trust grows from listening carefully, respecting people’s stories, and building common ground. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  How important is context and environment in Colin’s conversations?  What does Colin say about n...

Emma works in a residential mental health program with a background as a peer worker. She values helpful conversations not only in her professional role but also in everyday life, believing you never know when someone might feel safe enough to ask for help. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  What does Emma say about power and reclaiming personal power?  How important is...

Javier is a Team Leader at Centacare FNQ with more than 20 years of experience in the Human and Social Services sector. Since migrating from Colombia 23 years ago, he has dedicated his career to supporting diverse communities. He believes true connection begins with listening deeply, valuing strengths, and building trust. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  What experienc...

Shelley is a Senior Response Worker with StandBy Support After Suicide in North Queensland. She supports people bereaved by suicide with empathy and care, while also recognising the power of everyday conversations. Shelley believes that a simple, kind exchange can sometimes be truly transformative. Self-Reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  How does Shelley invite people to feel...