To provide quality support services that enable individuals, families and the broader community of the Torres Strait, NPA and Cape York to maintain a balanced and safe lifestyle.

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Our Impact

91%

staff identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

1190

clients attend our health services in the 2018-19 financial year

23

different services provided

Latest news

  • Health Services

    The Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) increased its community health credentials when NPA Family and Community Services (NPAFACS) Ambamu Iyrie Ukan Florence Brisbane Health Centre received a national award of accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to quality and safety within its practice. Read more

  • Community Development Program

    The Community Development Program (CDP) is a Federal Government funded project to assist remote job seekers transition from welfare into employment. CDP staff will assist job seekers to find employment Read more

  • Community Consultation

    NPAFACS facilitated a community consultation to give the membersĀ of the five communities a chance to voice their issues and concerns regarding the education here in the NPA. Read more

Upcoming events

  • Goanna Academy - Positive & Social Wellbeing

    We have Greg Inglis a highly regarded First Nations Man and former Indigenous, Australian, Maroon and South Sydney NRL player coming to the NPA on 16 November 2023. Read more

  • NPA Elder's Gathering

    Feast and Celebration of the Early years of First Nation People's Family Life Read more

  • NPA Women's Gathering

    Women's Feasting and Yarning Circle about journeying into Family Life. Read more