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The Family Wellbeing program was developed in 1993, by and for Aboriginal people. The FWB program aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, organisations and communities to take greater control over their lives, to participate fully in education and employment, and improve health and wellbeing.
ARTWORK: Tahalani Hunter
National Centre for Family Wellbeing
A Community of Practice for Wellbeing through empowerment.
The heart in the center of the artwork symbolizes the NCFWB. The smaller hands in a heart shape that surround the big heart represent the partners, communities, and organisations who practice FWB in their work and lives. The footprints represent the sharing of knowledge between the NCFWB and the FWB communities. The central placement of the big NCFWB heart represents the centre’s role in networking between all of the FWB hubs. The 3 hands that make 1 heart represent the group collaboration that is involved during FWB training and practice. The heart in this instance symbolizes social and emotional health and wellbeing. The green background colour is associated with health, healing, growth and wellness. The bright colours used in the heart and hands are earthy and ochre colours associated with indigenous culture.
THE NCFWB
The National Centre for Family Wellbeing supports a national network of hubs that deliver and evaluate the impact of FWB programs on the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of participants and their families.
National Family Wellbeing Forum 2018
Our Impact
3288+
Participants trained
Since 1992 more than 3288 participants have attended FWB programs.
55+
sites across australia
FWB was delivered by the three main FWB providers (JCU, TAFESA and Batchelor Institute) at more than 55 sites between 1992 and 2011. Since 2011, FWB has extended to sites in PNG, Timor Leste and China, as well as new sites in Australia.
65+
co-authors
Collaborative university-industry research partnerships with more than 24 organisations resulted in more than 50 peer reviewed publications.
Family Wellbeing Newsletter
keep up to date with the latest family wellbeing News and information about our program and the activities of our ever-growing family wellbeing community.
To read our Family Wellbeing Newsletters please click here!
Get Involved
Our Family Wellbeing community is constantly growing and we are always looking for new members, partners and supporters. For further information about the Family Wellbeing program and how you can become involved please click on one of the links below or contact us at the National Centre for Family Wellbeing.
Ask about our Program
If you or your organisation are interested in the Family Wellbeing program please contact our Centre through the link below for further information.
Volunteer opportunities
This year the National Family Wellbeing Forum will be held at James Cook University in Cairns. If you would like to offer assistance in any way please click the link below.