Australian Human Rights Commission
Respect at Uni Interim Report
December 2024
The incentive will be in the form of a random prize draw, whereby a set number
of participants (e.g. 50) will receive a gift voucher of a nominated value (e.g.
$100). The survey provider will manage the prize draw and will provide a
recommendation for the number and value of the vouchers, taking into account
sample size and past evidence on optimal prize draw incentives. This approach
has been used extensively in previous surveys and vast bodies of research have
shown that surveys with prize draws render substantially higher response
rates.98 These findings extend to studies specifically focused on university
students 99 and comparison to other incentive types, including both prepaid and
promised monetary rewards.100
(j)
Branding and messaging
The Commission is developing a strategy in relation to branding for the Study
that is engaging and appealing (considered through a trauma-informed lens) to
university staff and students. Branding assets may be incorporated into Study
materials, including engagement and promotional materials, the survey
instrument on-screen display and Study reports.
(k)
Study promotion
The Commission will develop a Study promotion campaign which will be
executed with the support of the survey provider. The campaign will include
activities such as:
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media release(s)
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a social media campaign, through the Commission and by provision of
social media tiles for universities and organisations to post
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electronic direct messages
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promotion on relevant websites
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promotion in digital and physical newsletters, campus newspapers and
related publications.
(l)
Pilot testing
Pilot testing will be conducted prior to the main data collection. The pilot test will
involve a practice run of the survey on a small sample of test participants. The
pilot test enables:
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testing of the survey instrument to identify potential errors
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