Woven Stories - Supporting Wellbeing

In April 2024, the ‘Woven Stories’ project team visited and ran workshops in Jundah, Winton, Alpha, Barcaldine, Tambo and with health stakeholders in Longreach.

In this video Rachael Webster, Woven Stories Project Co-ordinator; Emma Read; Libby Bell; Leisa Fraser; Dr Freya Wright-Brough, QUT Project Researcher share more about the project, and outcomes from workshops where participants shared their understanding of creativity, the aspects of communities they are most proud of and the spaces and places that are important to them and that make the greatest impact. The workshops also explored community challenges and opportunities across all aspects of life and future hopes and ambitions for communities.

The ‘Woven Stories’ project, led by RAPAD and partnering with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) builds on RAPAD supported research by Dr Sandra Gattenhof and Dr Donna Hancox investigating ‘The Role of the Creative Arts in Regional Australia’ published in March 2023.

The ‘Woven Stories’ project was made possible through funding from the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal’s (FRRR) ‘Community Impact Program’.