The vision of the First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Research (FNCWR) Program is innovative and community-driven research that supports and empowers Australia’s First Nations people and communities to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. 

The FNCWR Program brings together national and international collaborators to actively promote the translation of research knowledge into public health policy and practice.

Our Academic Team

Research Team

Research Support

  • Ebony Barsa

    Ms Ebony Barsa

    Administration Officer
    School of Public Health
  • Mrs Marisa Blencoe

    Executive Assistant - Prof. Gail Garvey
    First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program
    Senior Officer, Research Projects and Administration
    School of Public Health
    Affiliate of Dermatology Research Centre
    Dermatology Research Centre
  • Miss Ashlee Cerchi

    Operations Coordinator
    School of Public Health
    OCHRe
  • Ms Heather Ann D'Antoine

    OCHRe - NEXGen Hub Coordinator
    Project Manager
    School of Public Health
  • Dr Sara Gollschewski

    Research Strategy Program Manager
    School of Public Health
  • Colleen Lourenco

    Principal Advisor Research Communications & Graphic Design
  • Meg Norris

    Mrs Meg Norris

    OCHRe - Principal Administration Coordinator

Students

Affiliates

Our current vacancies are listed on the UQ careers page.

If you’re interested in an academic career, we can offer a PhD or Masters scholarship partnered with an appropriate academic or professional position, which will enable you to study while you work.