New Project Submissions

Disengaged Indigenous youth

This project is to explore the journeys of young Torres Strait Islanders as they move through their adolescent years, and to chart the forms and types of disengagements and re-engagements experienced in traditional communities, in regional towns, and in cities.


The Family Wellbeing Empowerment Program as a model of care for the SEWB of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

A mixed-methods, multi-site social return on investment study

The social, emotional, mental health wellbeing of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is crucial to their reaching their full potential in life and making significant contributions to their families, communities and broader society. This project aims to improve wellbeing by embedding the Family Wellbeing Program in services and evaluate the impact including conducting a social return on investment analysis.

Contact Prof Yvonne Cadet-James