Notable Islanders
Famous Torres Strait Islanders include
- Eddie Mabo
- Christine Anu
- Seaman Dan
- Wendell Sailor - NRL player for St. George Illawarra Dragons
- Sam Thaiday - NRL player for Brisbane Broncos
- Brent Webb - Super League player for Leeds Rhinos and Kiwis fullback
- Robert Lui - NRL player for Wests Tigers
- Patrick Mills - Point guard for Saint Mary's College (California) and the Australia national team (Torres Strait Islander father, Aboriginal mother). Currently playing in the NBA as a point guard for the San Antonio Spurs.
- Danny Morseu - Former basketball player and member of the NBL Hall of Fame
- Nathan Jawai - NBA rookie for Toronto Raptors
- Michael Bani - NRL player for North Queensland Cowboys
- Martin Nakata- First Torres Strait Islander to gain PhD qualifications
- Albert Proud - AFL player for Brisbane Lions
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