Have you arrived in Australia in the last 10 years and entered with a refugee or humanitarian visa? Having your voice heard through doing this survey is one way you can help contribute to improving settlement journeys for the next refugees and humanitarian entrants who come to Australia.
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What is this study about?
The Refugee and Humanitarian Integration Research Project is a national study about important social issues such as social connectedness and sense of belonging.
We want to hear about your experience of settling in Australia, and if and how you have been supported since arriving here. We also want to hear about your experience and views on belonging and connection to Australia.
The research will not ask you why or how you came to Australia. Instead, it will focus on how things have been for you since settling in Australia and if anything could have been done to improve that experience.
It is a great opportunity to share your personal views and to have your voice heard about experiences since arriving in Australia.
Who is doing the study?
The study is an initiative of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute with the support of the Social Research Centre. The Department of Home Affairs has provided funding for this research.
Why is it important?
The study will provide important information to help the government improve settlement services for refugees and humanitarian entrants in the future.
What do I need to do?
To access the survey click on the following link: CLICK ON THIS LINK using your mobile or tablet. The survey will take around 15 minute to complete. Please note that you will require a mobile phone number to complete the survey and be eligible to receive your $20 gift card once the survey has been completed.
Why should I take part?
The more people who join, the better the results will reflect the different experiences of people who have settled in Australia via a refugee or humanitarian visa.
Who is eligible?
To participate in the research, you must:
• be over the age of 18 years
• a resident in Australia
• have been granted a refugee or non-refugee humanitarian visa between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2023. You do need not be the primary applicant and may be a family member who was granted the same visa as a secondary applicant.
Do I have to participate?
No. Participation is entirely voluntary.
If you do choose to participate, you can stop at any time. You can also choose not to answer any question as you go through the survey.
It is a great opportunity to share your personal views and to have your voice heard about your experiences since arriving in Australia.
Are my answers confidential?
Yes, your survey responses will remain strictly confidential.
Your personal information will not be linked with your answers so you can not be identified in any way through your responses.
What’s in it for me?
Sharing your experiences will help improve the support available to humanitarian entrants and refugees when they arrive in Australia.
As acknowledgement of your time, you will receive a payment of $20 value e-gift card.
Is this research ethical?
The Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee has reviewed and approved this study in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023) incorporating all updates. This Statement has been developed to protect the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies. Should you wish to discuss the study or view a copy of the Complaint procedure with someone not directly involved, particularly in relation to matters concerning policies, information or complaints about the conduct of the study or your rights as a participant, you may contact the Operations Manager, Bellberry Limited on 08 8361 3222.
Do you speak another language?
The survey is available in English and 10 other languages:
Arabic, Assyrian, Burmese, Chin, Dari, Hazaraghi, Karen, Nepali, Swahili, and Tigrinya.
You can access additional multilingual resources to help learn more about the study and spread the word:
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Additional languages: English, Dinka, Zomi, Pashto, Rohingya
You can also visit our YouTube channel for in language videos about the study.
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For further information and enquiries:
If you have any questions about the study, please contact:
Ph: 03 8614 3435
E: info@scanloninstitute.org.au