Yarning With Our Mob: Steve Bekue

Tell us about you and your mob?

My name is Steve Bekue, a proud Bundjalung, Yuggera and a Bidjara man.
I’m an Aboriginal artist and part time support worker with RAILS support.
I was born and raised on the Gold Coast where I now raise three children of my own alongside my beautiful partner.

Tell us about why you choose this profession?

My passion to help my mob and community to set goals and reach their true potential and connect them back to culture.

What Skills do you need to succeed in your role?

I believe the skills to be a good support worker are to be understanding of your client’s background and mental health, being a good listener, encouraging your client’s to do their best in everything they do, being patient and showing up for them.

What is the deadliest thing about your job?

Being able to share the healing side of culture and being there for our people in need.

What advice would you give to mob?

To be proud of the person you are, walk around with your head held high.

What was your best support system that helped you get through your career?

Family and friends, believing I had more to offer within our community and mob.