Eric Toby is from the Torres Strait, with his mother’s connections to the central cluster Yam Island and his father’s connections to the top western Boigu Island. Eric is an accomplished dance instructor and has performed on numerous occasions. Eric is currently completing a Certificate III in Mental Health. He has previously worked for Aftercare as an Outreach Support Worker across the Torres Strait region and has recently commenced a new role as a Mental Health Support Worker in Cairns.