top of page

Establishing the FASD CQ Alliance

In 2017, Community Solutions colleagues and former co-chairs, Julie Irwin - National Disability Coordination Officer (NDCO) and Menessia Nagie - Project Officer (NDCO Program) identified an opportunity to gather like-minded people/organisations to collaborate and deliver a FASD Symposium in Central Queensland. The FASD Symposium partnership model was the catalyst for the establishment of the FASD CQ Alliance. The goal was for the FASD CQ Alliance to take a community-led strategic approach to address FASD across Central Queensland with the aim of improving the lives of those with FASD and bringing awareness of FASD to all Central Queenslanders.

Partnerships

Partnerships have been key to the success in establishing the FASD CQ Alliance and its ongoing activities.  The commitment and dedication of the members of the FASD CQ Alliance has made a positive impact locally and increased our linkages across Australia with key FASD organisations and experts in the field.  The FASD Symposium was made possible by the partnership and contributions of partner organisations.

partners.png

FASD CQ Alliance Chair & Membership

thalep image CEO.jfif

Thalep Ahmat

Chair - FASD CQ Alliance

CEO - Bidgerdii Community Health Service

FASD CQ Alliance Chair - Thalep Ahmat

​

Thalep is Chair - FASD CQ Alliance and CEO of Bidgerdii Community Health Service which is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for more than twenty five years. 

 

Thalep has been involved in the FASD CQ Alliance since its establishment in 2017.

​

thalep image CEO.jfif
Chair - FASD CQ Alliance 
Thalep Ahmat

Thalep is Chair of the FASD CQ Alliance.

​

Thalep is also Chief Executive Officer of Bidgerdii Community Health Service which  is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled primary health care service, operating in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region for more than twenty five years. 

​

Thalep has been a member of the FASD CQ Alliance since its establishment in 2017.

Business Meeting
Meeting Room Business
FASD CQ Alliance - Current

  • Bidgerdii Community Health Service – Chair, Thalep Ahmat;

  • Central Queensland Indigenous Development (CQID) – Suzi Blair;

  • CQ University - Adjunct Professor Denise Wood (Pro Vice Chancellor USC);

  • CQ Hospital & Health Service – CQ Youth Connect – Friederike McCartney;

  • Community Solutions Group – National Disability Coordination Officer – Julie Irwin;

  • Elders:  Aunty Priscilla Iles, Aunty Elaine Williams, Aunty Judith Tatow.

  • Private Professionals - Mandy Dexter, Dr Ken O’Brien, Loretta George;

  • PHN Central Queensland - MHAOD Coordinator TBC;

  • CQ Hospital & Health Service – Psychologist - Professional Development Coordinator - Christian Meish;

  • Wadja Wadja High School Principal – Andrew Evetts (TBC);

  • Yoonthalla Community Health Service – Woorabinda – Petulia Stokes;

  • Darumbal Community Youth Services – Chief Executive Officer;

  • Human Rights Commission of Queensland – Regional Manager – Ben Cooke;

  • Womens Health Centre Rockhampton – Social Worker;

  •  

bottom of page