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Research Questions/Objectives:
To look at where the gap is in the provision of mental health services to rural Queensland, why there is a gap, and what effect this gap has on their ability to cope with the tumultuous nature of farming in rural Queensland.
Brief Description of the Project: This is very much still a work in progress but my goal is to explore, through existing qualitative research as well as my own research (method yet to be determined) where access to health services, particularly mental health services, in rural Queensland is lacking, why there is a gap and what affect that has on the preparedness of farmers when faced with drought and the financial strain that brings to them and their families.
Background and Significance of the Research Question to drought risk, vulnerability, preparedness, or resilience: This topic/question relates to the enhancement of human capacity and their mental health knowledge by identifying where the gap in services is (which is apparent and large as identified by existing research and hopes to further expand on why this gap exists, the impact it has on farmers and agricultural businesses and hopefully further explore what steps could be taken to improve the mental health knowledge in rural.
Academic and research experience relevant to the honours project: I completed my Bachelor of Business majoring in Management and Finance in August 2023 and will graduate with distinction having maintained a GPA of 6+ for the life of my studies. I am enrolled for honours in 2024 and hope to finish with first class honours.
Principal Supervisor’s skills and experience in relation to this project topic: Damian Morgan was my favourite lecturer during my degree and is a skilled academic holding experience across business, leisure and public health fields of endeavour. Academic appointments held with James Cook University, Lincoln University, Monash University and Federation University Australia. Teaching expertise spans an array of methods and disciplines including online and experiential learning supported by digitisation and constructive alignment. Quantitative and qualitative research expertise has been applied in fields including management, recreation and injury prevention, demonstrated through publications (100+) and externally funded grants from government and industry. Damian has made substantial contributions in leadership and service within and outside universities including implementation of organisation change processes in research and teaching.
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