Introduction
Leila Fathi, MDietSt, BENS
PhD Candidate at University of Queensland (UQ), Accredited Practising Dietitian.
PhD supervisors:
- Professor Helen Truby – Principal Supervisor – School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, UQ
- Dr Jacqueline Walker – Associate Supervisor – School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, UQ
- Dr Mark Robinson – Associate Supervisor – Institute for Social Science Research, UQ
- Adjunct Professor Robyn Littlewood – Associate Supervisor – Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Aim
To explore process characteristics (enablers and barriers) that influence the implementation and sustainability of the Pick of the Crop program.
Deliverables
Data gathering from multiple sources.
Development of case studies of 6 schools across three Pick of the Crop regions – Logan, Bowen and Bundaberg (2 per region).
Pick of the Crop research:
- Implement a focus group with Pick of the Crop Regional Coordinators – includes questions about the sustainability of the program.
- Conduct semi-structured interviews with 8 – 10 school staff who have engaged in the program since 2021 (e.g. Principals, teachers, School Champions) from the 3 regions.
- Conduct semi-structured policy interviews with Regional Directors from the Queensland Department of Education.
- These will explore how food and nutrition policy is implemented in Queensland and help inform the broader policy context for Pick of the Crop.
- Conduct an international study with stakeholders involved with the implementation of school-based nutrition programs to learn about their successes and challenges.
Timelines:
Data collection for Pick of the Crop:
Interviews with Regional Directors are planned to take place from September 2022.
The Pick of the Crop evaluation study will be completed by the end of November 2022.
School interviews are planned to take place in Term 4, 2022.