Teacher Collective 'Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Communities' Study
What is the ‘Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Communities’ study?
The Good for Kids (GFK) Teacher Collective is a dedicated cohort of teachers and educators sharing their voices through surveys to shape research, improve wellbeing, and influence future health and well-being initiatives.
Led by a team at Hunter New England Population Health and the University of Newcastle, it:
1. Explores behaviours, experiences, and perspectives on key health and wellbeing issues affecting both educators and students.
2. Assesses the effectiveness of health and wellbeing programs designed for teachers, educators and students in educational settings.
Who can participate in this study?
Participants can join the collective if they are:
- A teacher, educator, or support officer working in any NSW school or early childhood center (casual, permanent, or full-time).
- A final-year student studying early childhood, primary, or secondary education in NSW.
What will participants be asked to do if they agree to participate in the study?
Participants will be asked to:
- Scan the QR code to access the survey and provide consent.
- After consenting, complete a 10-minute survey on background, experience, and health behaviours (e.g., physical activity, water intake).
Participants will also be invited to provide consent for involvement in future surveys at various times between 2023 and 2027.
Is there a cost to participating in the study?
Participation in this study is completely free. Participants may be rewarded for their time for future surveys completed.
How long will it take me to complete future surveys?
Surveys are optional and can be completed at your convenience, typically taking anywhere from a few minutes to about 20 minutes.
When will this study run?
Recruitment will take place between 2023 and 2027. During this period, participants will be invited to complete surveys at various times.
How is participants’ privacy protected?
- All information collected will be treated confidentially and will be only accessible to study researchers.
- The study results may be shared publicly, but individual participants or educational settings will remain anonymous.
- Data may be used for research without revealing personal details.
- All information is securely stored and protected by privacy laws (Commonwealth Privacy Laws and the NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002).
- If you withdraw, participant data will be deleted.
How will study findings be reported?
- Findings will guide health and wellbeing programs led by Hunter New England Population Health, NSW Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders.
- Results may be shared at conferences, published in journals, and provided to participants in summary form to share with their communities.
What are the benefits of participating?
- The information collected by the research group will be used to help identify key health wellbeing issues in education. Researchers use this data to develop and improve effective programs.
- Additionally, participants may also have the opportunity to join studies to look at how these programs and initiatives make a difference to health and wellbeing.
What do I do if I wish to participate?
If you would like to participate in this program, please click on the link below to complete the online consent form and initial online survey.
How do I get in contact with the research team?
The GFK Teacher Collective team are available to discuss the study and answer any questions you may have.
If you need more information or have further questions, please feel free to email our team at: hnelhd-supportingteachers@health.nsw.gov.au
Your voice matters—join the Good for Kids Teacher Collective to shape research, strengthen teacher and student health and wellbeing, and drive meaningful change!
Eligible participants include: teachers, educators, or support officers working in any NSW school or early childhood center (casual, permanent, or full-time).
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Eligible participants include: final-year students studying early childhood, primary, or secondary education in NSW.
Your role in early childhood education shapes lifelong health and wellbeing. Join the Good for Kids Teacher Collective to share your experiences and help create healthier learning environments for both educators and young children.
Eligible participants include: teachers, educators, or support officers working in any NSW school or early childhood center (casual, permanent, or full-time).
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Eligible participants include: final-year students studying early childhood, primary, or secondary education in NSW.