Family Wellbeing Research Partnerships

About the Research Project

This research project supports the implementation and evaluation of the Family Wellbeing (FWB) program in the communities of Yarrabah and at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, Mareeba. 

Impact

From 2021-25, several hundred people from Yarrabah and Lotus Glen participated in the Family Wellbeing program, led by skilled, trusted local facilitators. Life-changing outcomes included stories of healing, strength and new hope. Every dollar spent on FWB can return up to six times its value to stronger, safer, more empowered communities. 

Partnerships

  • Family Wellbeing (FWB) Community Report 2021-25. Leslie Baird, Lyndell Thomas, Mary Whiteside, Karen Khan, Fred Mundraby, Evette Mundraby, Joanne Walters and Komla Tsey.  Central Queensland University and Yarrabah Leaders’ Forum. Cairns and Yarrabah, June 2025.
  • Best Course I’ve Done Since Being in Jail. Father Leslie Baird, Dr Mary Whiteside, Joanne Walters, and Professor Komla Tsey. Central Queensland University and Yarrabah Leaders Forum, Cairns and Yarrabah, 2025
  • WALKING TOGETHER - Translating 20 Years of Family Wellbeing Research into Practice to Strengthen Wellbeing and Bridge Gaps in Community Engagement Frameworks: Qualitative Report. Komla Tsey, Les Baird, Mary Whiteside, Lyndell Thomas, Karen Khan, Fred Mundraby, Pam Mundraby, Joanne Walters. Central Queensland University and Yarrabah Leaders Forum, Cairns and Yarrabah, June 2025.

Project Leads - Komla Tsey, Les Baird, Yvonne Cadet James, Janya McCalman

Project Leads

Sustainable Development Goals

At CQUniversity we are committed to embedding sustainable practice in our operations, interactions and relationships, underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability is one of our strategic pillars within our Strategic Plan 2019-2023.

  • 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing
  • 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 
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