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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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