Queensland Women’s Week Spotlight | Lola Digital: Growing opportunity from Waiben
When the Office of the Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (OCMOKK) began work on a refreshed brand identity in late 2024, they turned to a Torres Strait business that understands community, culture […]
Community Celebrate Milestone: 100 Granted Cultural Recognition Orders
A Waiben (Thursday Island) community event last Wednesday marked a milestone for the Office of the Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (OCMOKK) initiative. 100 cultural recognition orders have been officially […]
Commissioner Maza Reappointed as Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa secures $6.8 Million in New Funding
The Crisafulli Government announced its 2025-26 Queensland budget, including an extra $6.8 million funding to support the legal recognition of Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices. This investment represented a […]
New Community-Centred Website launched following 95 granted Cultural Recognition Orders
The Office of the Commissioner Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (OCMOKK) continues to support Torres Strait Islanders, adults, children and families with supporting them through the cultural recognition process. To further […]
Strengthening Community Connections on Iama
Commissioner C’Zarke Maza (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa) visited Iama last week as part of his ongoing commitment to maintain strong connections across Zenadth Kes and abroad. The visit formed part […]
A Tribute to Dana Ober: A Legacy of Advocacy, Leadership and Cultural Preservation
Shared with permission from the Ober and extended pamleh The Office of the Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa) and the Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Advisory Group come together to honour […]
Stronger Together: Torres Health and Office of the Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa) Connect to Support Zenadth Kes families
In a powerful show of community collaboration, Torres Health and the Office of the Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa) came together last week at Island Stars Café for a morning […]
Appointment of Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Craig Crawford has congratulated C’Zarke Maza on his reappointment to the role of Commissioner (Meriba Omasker Kazipa Kazipa). “Mr Maza has extensive experience […]
Thirty years on from Mabo, truth telling recognises Torres Strait Islander traditions
Today (3 June 2022) marks the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision – a key milestone in the reconciliation journey of our nation. Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships […]
Torres Strait Islander tradition recognised in world-first achievement
Tears of joy from a Torres Strait Islander family marked the first cultural recognition order to be granted in Queensland – and the world. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships […]