Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Program Support Office

A Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Program Support Office has been established to support the Office of the Commissioner, and to provide information and culturally appropriate support to applicants about the application process for Cultural Recognition Orders as well as make referrals for optional legal advice and community based counselling services, and undertake community engagement.

The Program Support Office includes two Cultural Support Officers (one based in Cairns and one based on Thursday Island). The Officers will respond to enquiries about Cultural Recognition Orders and assist with applications.

The role of the Program Support Office is to:

• provide information and culturally appropriate support to applicants about the application process
• undertake record keeping and uploading of information into the Meriba Omasker Information Management System
• make referrals to legal services for advice and to community-based counselling and wellbeing services
• undertake community engagement regarding the Act and application process
• provide business support to the Office of the Commissioner
• respond to enquires that have been flagged by regional staff for further follow-up.

The Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa Program Support Office has two office locations, one in Cairns and one on Thursday Island. You can visit the Program Support Office, contact staff members by phone (1800 571 102), or email office@ocmokk.qld.gov.au for more information or help with an application.

Regional Service Centre staff from the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships are also available to provide information and help with your application.