The First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research (FNCWR) team at the Queensland Murri Carnival - September 2024
The entire FNCWR team were in attendance across the 4 day Carnival to engage with community members, the team were seeking responses on 2 surveys: Antibiotics Use Among First Nations Australians and the What Matters to Youth national survey. Our prizes for participation proved to be very popular.
Our team worked tirelessly to engage with hundreds of members of our community, and completed in excess of 300 surveys, gathering important information, which will be used to enhance the health and wellbeing of our First Nations Australians, as well as improving cancer outcomes for Indigenous peoples globally.
Antibiotic Use Surveillance Among First Nations Australians
WM2Y National Surveys - Round 2
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people were invited to complete a survey to help us determine the aspects that are most important to them, and the scoring system for the measure.
Our What Matters to Youth measure, is almost complete. You can request the measure now, we will send it to you once it's available. Request our measure here. You can find full details on our dedicated website: www.whatmattersprogram.com/
Overall, our attendance and community engagement at this carnival was a great success, we have built strong partnerships with community for ongoing research.
“Beyond showcasing athletic talent, the carnival emphasized health and education by requiring participants to complete health checks and maintain school attendance, promoting holistic development within the community”. Health and Wellbeing Queensland
“The carnival's success not only highlighted the rich cultural heritage and sporting prowess of Indigenous communities but also fostered unity and pride among participants and spectators alike.” Queensland Rugby League
Some of our team at the Carnival:
