A young teacher who was the victim of an alleged stabbing attack in Lockhart River on the Cape York Peninsula has expressed her intention to return to the community.
Rachel Middleton, 25, suffered injuries to her face, stomach, arms and legs in the alleged incident on Tuesday night.
Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher said he visited Ms Middleton at Cairns Hospital yesterday afternoon, before she was discharged.
"She said she wanted to go back home to Lockhart River, but she has been told to take a break," Cr Butcher said.
"She's just a lovely girl and she didn't deserve this."
Cr Butcher said Ms Middleton was now recuperating in Cairns.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said no-one in their workplace should be subjected to any kind of violence.
"I have asked the Director-General of Education to make personal contact with her [Ms Middleton] today to make sure that she is okay," she said.
Last financial year in Queensland, 478 Department of Education staff claimed WorkCover compensation for injuries suffered through occupational violence.
The Queensland Teachers' Union (QTU) said those numbers were chronically under-reported.
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Classes at Lockhart River State School were being held as normal today.
"The teachers at the school do not want the school to close, they are very, very committed," Ms Palaszczuk said.
She said senior education principal Michael Hansen and Acting Inspector Duane Amos would be sent to the community to offer support to the teachers and residents.
Additional security officers are also being sent to the community and a full review of teacher residences in Lockhart River has already begun.
The Premier said the review would likely be extended across Cape York, describing it as a "great idea".
A 26-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm and common assault and has been remanded in custody.
