How to participate and consent

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 How do I take part?

  1. Check if you’re eligible (16+, living in Australia, and LGBTQ+ or a parent/caregiver of an LGBTQ+ person who you live with).
  2. Read the information below about the study.
  3. Click the "Take the survey" button below and provide your consent to participate in the study.
  4. Complete the 10–15 minute online questionnaire.
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Download the full Participant Information Statement and Consent Form(198 KB, PDF)

What will I be asked to do?

  • Answer a few questions about yourself, like your age, gender, and sexuality.
  • Tell us how you would answer the new Census questions (or how someone else in your household might answer on your behalf).
  • Share your views about whether the Census questions reflect your identity and if you think they raise any issues around privacy or disclosure.

Are there any risks?

Some people may find the topics sensitive or feel emotional distress when reflecting on their gender, sexuality, or experiences. If this happens, you can skip any questions, stop the survey at any time by closing your browser, and access free support services listed here. You can also contact the research team at LGBTQResearch@unsw.edu.au.

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Are there any benefits?

You won’t directly benefit from taking part. Your responses will help improve how LGBTQ+ data is collected and interpreted in the Census, which informs government policy, funding, and services.

Is this anonymous?

Yes. We don’t collect names or contact details unless you choose to:

  • Provide contact details for a future follow-up study.
  • Ask to receive study results.
  • These details will be stored separately and will not be linked to your survey answers.

What happens to my data?

  • Your responses are anonymous.
  • Data is stored securely in non-identifiable form for at least 7 years.
  • Results will only be published in ways that do not identify individuals.

Who is running the study?

This study is led by Dr Mo Hammoud (Kirby Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney/Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University) with a team of LGBTQ+ health researchers and community partners.

Questions or concerns?

Email the research team at LGBTQResearch@unsw.edu.au

For complaints, contact the UNSW Human Research Ethics Coordinator: +61 2 9385 6222, humanethics@unsw.edu.au