Who We Are
Our Leadership Table
Guidance from across many systems & sectors
The TQKP Leadership Table brings together senior leaders from government, philanthropy, research, and community sectors to drive practical, systemic change for Queensland’s children and young people.
TQKP is ARACY in action in Queensland—a proof of concept demonstrating how cross-sector collaboration, evidence, and systemic reform can create lasting improvements in child health and wellbeing.
As part of ARACY’s national health promotion efforts, the Leadership Table ensures TQKP’s work contributes to preventing chronic disease, strengthening early intervention, and embedding systemic approaches to child wellbeing. It plays a key role in ensuring that prevention-focused policies and practices are coordinated, evidence-based, and responsive to emerging challenges.
Leadership and governance
TQKP operates within ARACY’s governance framework, with the Leadership Table providing strategic oversight while reporting to the TQKP Management Board and ultimately to ARACY’s Board. This ensures strong accountability, alignment with national priorities, and a shared commitment to prevention and health promotion.
Thanks to our Leadership Table members for generously sharing your expertise in, and passion for, the health and wellbeing of Queensland children and young people.
Pam Barker, CEO, Brisbane Youth Service
Sheryl Batchelor, CEO, Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Mike Bosel, CEO, Brisbane South Primary Health Network
David Bunker, Managing Director, The Second Law
Sandra Cheeseman, CEO, Creche & Kindergarten Association
Matthew Cox, General Manager, The Bryan Foundation
Belinda Drew, Deputy DG, Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Alison Evans, Head Early Learning, G8/Early Education Australia
Ruth Fagan, Senior Research Officer, Jarwun Research Centre, CQU
Chris Halliwell, General Manager, Community Programs, Broncos
Nicci Martin, Deputy Principal, Laidley State School
Lorna McGinnis, Director, GRATE Gladstone
Garth Morgan, CEO, Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP)
Judy Nean, Senior Director, Health & Wellbeing Qld
Matt Sanders, Head, Parent and Family Support Centre, UQ
Damien Searle, Executive Director, Reform Program, Qld Health
Ken Smith, (former) Dean & CEO ANZSOG
Belinda Taylor, Executive Director, Children’s Health Qld
Danielle Toon, Director, The Bryan Foundation
Alexandra Wadeson, Area Manager, Mission Australia
Mena Waller, State Director, 54 Reasons
Karyn Walsh, CEO, MICAH
Jeanine Young, Professor of Nursing & Midwifery, USC

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Report: Queensland Place-Based Rivermap
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