Our Work Internationally
To be recognised for excellence, locally, nationally and internationally by increasing knowledge and understanding, and providing quality information services. Since our commencement, the NCFH has partnered through memorandums of understanding to undertake research and provide education and training.
Bangladesh | OHDIR Foundation
The Organisation for Human Development Initiatives through Research (ODHIR) Foundation, is a volunteer organisation that works with issues impacting the development of health community through evidence based intervention. This international partnership was formed in 2018 and builds on our global partnerships to improve health, internationalise our teaching and research and enrich the learning experiences of health and agricultural workers.
Canada | Alberta Farm Safety
The Farm Safety Centre, is a non-profit organisation, promoting safe agricultural practices through the development and delivery of educational materials throughout rural Alberta. This partnership was formed in 2014 when a delegation from Canada ‘searched the world looking for a program for farmers‘ (Gindlay, 2013), which resulted in the NCFH Sustainable Farm Families program being adapted and developed for Alberta farmers.
Germany | UKE University
The University Medical Centre (Universitatsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)) is the large teaching hospital of the University of Hamburg . This partnership was formed in 2018 when Dr Alison Kennedy and Professor Susan Brumby collaborated with UKE researchers on the NCFH Ripple Effect Project. Research collaboration continues in the area of decreasing stigma and improving mental health via delivery of e-health programs.
Ghana | Kwame Nkrumah University
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is the public university established in the country, as well as the largest university in the Kumasi metropolis. This partnership was formed in 2018 and works to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farm families for increased productivity, food security and sustainable agriculture in rural Ghana.
India | Centurion University
Centurion University is a multi-sector, private state university with five campuses. The University has a focused hands-on learning that makes a difference though appropriate and relevant innovation and action research. This partnership was formed in 2016, with the NCFH Health and Lifestyle assessments program being adapted for farmers in Odisha to improve their health, wellbeing and safety.
Indonesia | University of Jember
The University of Jember provides higher education based on Indonesian culture, to develop abilities and improve the quality of life and dignity of Indonesian people. This partnership was formed in 2016, with Professor Susan Brumby presenting at Jember University on Global perspectives in Agromedicine. Senior leaders from the University have visited The National Centre for Farmer Health and Deakin University and several completed studies in Agricultural Health and Medicine.
Ireland | Teagasc
Teagasc, is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services, to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. This partnership was formed in 2017, with Professor Susan Brumby presenting a seminar and workshop on the NCFH’s work. The knowledge exchange on promoting farmers health in Ireland is ongoing, with collaborative research projects.
New Zealand | University of Otago
The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world with campuses in Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington. Research collaboration work is beginning.
USA | University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public research university, the oldest and second largest university in Iowa. This partnership was formed during overseas study programs in 2006 and 2013, when Susan Brumby attended the University for their Agricultural Occupational Health Training course. Collaboration has continued with exchanges of staff, visitations by experts, student exchange and joint research to build the capacity of health and safety professionals and deliver targeted intervention services to agricultural communities.
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