videoconferencing (with consideration given to optimal online methods) or
a mix of both methods
•
(e)
participant recruitment and engagement strategy, including strategies on
how to engage specific target groups (with the support of the
Commission).
Focus group implementation
The focus groups provider will be responsible for conducting the focus groups
and to ensure positive participant experiences and collection and accurate
recording of quality data.
(f)
Focus group participant wellbeing
Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics that will be discussed, it is
essential that participant safety and wellbeing is central to focus group planning
and implementation. The provider will be responsible for developing a
participant wellbeing strategy for the focus groups, in consultation with the
Commission. Participant support measures that will be considered for inclusion
in the strategy include:
•
Engaging with counsellors/psychologists to support participants during or
after focus group sessions.
•
Provision of contact information for other free support services.
•
Partnering with organisations who could provide ongoing and wraparound
support (e.g. social workers, counsellors, lawyers).
•
Ensuring that focus group facilitators are appropriately experienced and
well-trained to manage conversations about sensitive topics and respond
to participant distress.
•
Ensuring a trauma informed approach.
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Provision of contact information for making formal complaints.
4.6
Analysis and reporting
(a)
Fieldwork reports
After the completion of the quantitative fieldwork, the fieldwork provider will
prepare a report covering:
•
sampling and methodology
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