Sustainable Farm Families (SFF) – Sue Brumby received a Victorian Travelling Fellowship to futher investigate particular healthcare practices; tools and strategies used
in the successful farmer engagement projects in the USA and UK. In particular,
how overseas work informs the SFF project in understanding the triggers and
opportunities for improving farming family health, minimising poor health
outcomes and decreasing the risk of harm.
For further information about the Victorian Travelling Fellowship Program click
here.
The Victorian Travelling Fellowship Program was launched in May 2003 by The Hon Bronwyn Pike MP, Minister for Health. The program is a joint initiative between the Department of Human Services and the Victorian Quality Council.
The program provides health professionals, clinicians and managers presently working within the Victorian public health system a chance to conduct short investigations that will be of value professionally and personally. Fellowships open an important avenue for international contact that many health professionals may otherwise find difficult to access.
The prime objective of the fellowship is to increase innovation and improve patient care. This will be achieved by encouraging international learning and information sharing that will focus on enhancing healthcare in Victoria so that it meets and exceeds community expectations.
Karen Hunter, Program Specialist, USDA; Natalie Roy, Development Director, AgriSafe Program, USDA; & Sue Brumby.
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"Sustainable Farm Families (SFF) – the human resource in triple bottom line. Understanding the triggers and opportunities for improving farming family health." final report is available to download. 