In terms of how Australians preferred to receive information about FEPOAs, the most popular responses were
via a website (60%), physical resources (e.g. pamphlets; 36%) or online training sessions (36%).
Q62
Figure 25 – Preferred way to receive information about FEPOAs
Website
60%
Physical resources (e.g. pamphlets)
36%
Online training courses
36%
In-person training courses
31%
A conversation
26%
TV (free to air or streamed)
19%
An app
19%
Libraries and other community spaces
18%
Radio
7%
Social media
3%
Other
2%
Not sure
9%
Q.62. What is the best way for you to receive information about a FEPOA? Please select all that apply.
Base: Nat rep sample n=2,496
Among principals and appointed decision-makers, most felt that if additional information was provided, it
should be before the FEPOA arrangement was formalised (84%). Additionally, a sizeable minority (26%) were
interested in regular refreshers after the agreement is formalised.
‘...that the information [is] given BEFORE, and not at point of legal entry is ideal/
important’ – Appointed decision-maker
‘[Education] Should be compulsory prior to taking on the role’ – Appointed decisionmaker
‘Just more information and regular refresh updates to keep everyone informed about
the process’ – Appointed decision-maker
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