Jo Van Twest Farmer Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

I focus on building the capability and capacity of organisations to put the person back into the system, and restore individuals’ and communities’ autonomy and empowerment. My work prioritises those who have been marginalised, including people with significant trauma, criminalisation, homelessness, LGBTQIA+ people, children and young people, and communities impacted by structural violence. Through my approach to evaluation, I aim to ensure people are heard, have power, and can find and… Show more I focus on building the capability and capacity of organisations to put the person back into the system, and restore individuals’ and communities’ autonomy and empowerment. My work prioritises those who have been marginalised, including people with significant trauma, criminalisation, homelessness, LGBTQIA+ people, children and young people, and communities impacted by structural violence. Through my approach to evaluation, I aim to ensure people are heard, have power, and can find and build community. I strive for excellence in everything that I do, contributing to just systems that value the inherent strengths of people and communities.I can help you with:- delivering trauma-informed evaluations- designing trauma-informed and lived experience led evaluations- supporting you to deliver your evaluation, through coaching, supervision and training- ethical review of evaluation approaches- supporting evaluator wellbeing. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

EDV is the trusted guide for Victorians affected by eating disorders, helping them to get the support they need to ensure the earliest possible recovery.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Since 2002, Juno (formerly known as WISHIN) has been working with women and non-binary people in Melbourne’s north who are experiencing homelessness primarily due to family violence and a lack of affordable and suitable housing in Victoria.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Human Research Ethics Committee reviews research proposals involving human participants to ensure that they are ethically acceptable. The HREC considers proposals of research and evaluation conducted in relation to the activities of the Department of Health and the Department of Families Fairness and Housing including child protection, prevention of family violence, housing, disability, ageing, carers, physical and mental health.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This short-term role has been designed to manage the organisational review of measurement, evaluation and learning practices and develop a new MEL framework for Justice Connect. To accompany the framework, I am also developing measurement and evaluation processes which align with our theory of change across all our services including; legal advice, information, training, and policy and law reform.

Melbourne, Australia

The key responsibility of my role was to lead the strategic direction of the Workplace mental health program. I led the development of the 2018-2021 Workplace Program Strategy, and managed activities to support its implementation. My role also oversaw workplace evaluation activities, planning and policy contributions. I led the Workplace team's policy contribution to the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance, including work to deliver a National Workplace Initiative.

Melbourne

The Economic and Social Advisory team is responsible for program evaluations and strategic advice at all levels of government, for not for profits and service delivery agencies.During my time at Urbis, I worked on and managed many large-scale evaluation projects. Key projects included the development of the Fifth National Mental Health Plan (Department of Health), regional mental health planning for PHNs, and the evaluation of the social and emotional wellbeing model in a major state… Show more The Economic and Social Advisory team is responsible for program evaluations and strategic advice at all levels of government, for not for profits and service delivery agencies.During my time at Urbis, I worked on and managed many large-scale evaluation projects. Key projects included the development of the Fifth National Mental Health Plan (Department of Health), regional mental health planning for PHNs, and the evaluation of the social and emotional wellbeing model in a major state government department.I have led consultations with a range of stakeholders from Government policy makers to vulnerable client groups. My experience included analysis of large scale datasets including health, education and justice administrative data. I am skilled in developing evaluation tools, including evaluation frameworks, program logics, outcome indicators and data collection tools. I was involved across the company in a number of initiatives, including the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy LGBTI Working Group, and the Emerging Leaders young professionals committee. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The inaugural YRC was appointed for 2 years to provide advice and guidance to the Orygen Research Division, including contributing to discussions around areas of research, the development of research questions, recruitment strategies, design and development of research measures and creative ways to disseminate research findings.

Melbourne, Australia

As a senior member of the Health Workforce Planning & Initiatives Unit, I provided high level policy advice on National and State Aboriginal Workforce issues. I was responsible for leading the development of a new Aboriginal Health and Human Services Workforce Strategy and Implementation Plan to increase the capacity of health and human services service to deliver improved access and service provision to Victorian Aboriginal communities.

Melbourne

During my time at Grattan Institute, I worked on the School Education and Health programs. This allowed me to develop specific knowledge of: education workforce; education system design; health workforce issues; health and education datasets; health funding models; and, end of life care. I was the lead researcher and author on 'Unlocking skills in hospitals', a report that outlined a new approach to utilising health workforce in hospitals.I undertook research - primary and secondary… Show more During my time at Grattan Institute, I worked on the School Education and Health programs. This allowed me to develop specific knowledge of: education workforce; education system design; health workforce issues; health and education datasets; health funding models; and, end of life care. I was the lead researcher and author on 'Unlocking skills in hospitals', a report that outlined a new approach to utilising health workforce in hospitals.I undertook research - primary and secondary data analysis, and literature reviews - and wrote reports. I was involved in all aspects of report launches, including media briefs, op-eds, stakeholder and media engagement, and assistance with events. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

I was seconded to Teach for Australia to produce a research paper to government on models of initial teacher education (ITE), focusing on approaches that would attract high performing graduates and experienced professionals. The approach included an evidence review and consultations with ITE experts from around the world, producing the research paper in a short timeline.

Melbourne, Australia

VHA is the peak body for public health services in Victoria. During my time here, I held responsibility for the rural health and health workforce portfolios. Under this, I was responsible for organising our annual rural health conference a conference run in conjunction with a Victorian Department of Health Ministerial, and contributions to Senate Inquiries. I developed knowledge of health funding models; health service design in Victoria; and, community health services. My key responsibilities… Show more VHA is the peak body for public health services in Victoria. During my time here, I held responsibility for the rural health and health workforce portfolios. Under this, I was responsible for organising our annual rural health conference a conference run in conjunction with a Victorian Department of Health Ministerial, and contributions to Senate Inquiries. I developed knowledge of health funding models; health service design in Victoria; and, community health services. My key responsibilities were research to inform policy, and liaison with and advocacy for members. Additionally, I developed the organisation's two-year strategic plan. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Demos is a leading UK think tank. I worked on Homes and Families project team, including projects on ageing policy, disability funding and policies to promote dignity in death.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd (Part Time), Trauma-Informed Research Design With Trauma-Exposed Young People

Graduate Certificate, Evaluation, High Distinction

Ba (Hons), History And Politics