SIncere study
Developing resources to support social inclusion-focused care for people with mental ill health.
WHAT IS THE STUDY ABOUT?
The term ‘social inclusion’ means being able to participate in society in ways that are important and meaningful to you. This can include living in a safe and stable home, having enough money to support yourself, spending your time on work, school, or activities you enjoy, and having good relationships with family and friends. The opposite of this is ‘social exclusion’. This happens when challenges stop you from fully taking part in these important areas of life.
The SIncere project is led by researchers at Orygen who want to understand how best to support people experiencing social exclusion as part of their mental health care. The goal is to create practical resources that help mental health and wellbeing services better address social inclusion in their work.
To make sure the resources are relevant and useful, the researchers are seeking input from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, their carers, and staff working at mental health and wellbeing services across Australia.
The results of this research will directly help efforts to improve mental healthcare for people experiencing social disadvantage.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Service users
- People aged 12 years and over who are accessing a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia.
Carers
- Carers (18+) of anyone aged 12 years and over who is accessing a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia and has experienced challenges in any of the following areas:
- Housing
- Work and school
- Social relationships and activities
- Finances
Staff
- Any mental health service staff (e.g., clinicians, peer support workers, managers, clinical leaders) at a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
Please note there are separate instructions below for service users (A) , carers (B) and staff (C).
A) service userS
COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE
We are inviting anyone aged 12 years and over who is accessing a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia to complete a survey.
The survey includes questions about different areas of your life (such as work, school, and friendships), as well as your mental health and wellbeing. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.
Complete the survey here.
If you complete the survey, you will be able to enter the draw for a 1 in 10 chance of winning a $50 digital voucher (e.g., VISA voucher).
PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERVIEW OR FOCUS GROUP
We are running interviews and focus groups with people aged 12 years and over who are accessing a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia and have experienced challenges in any of the following areas:
- Finances
- Social relationships and activities
- Work and school
- Housing
The interviews and focus groups will discuss topics such as how social challenges affect mental health, what support people need when facing these challenges, and how mental health and wellbeing services can help. Sessions can be held online or in person.
Register your interest here.
*If you are 12-14 years old, we will ask your parent, carer or guardian to give permission for you to join either part of the project.
b) carers
PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERVIEW OR FOCUS GROUP
We are running interviews and focus groups with carers (aged 18+) who support someone aged 12 or over who is receiving care from a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia, and who has experienced challenges in any of the following areas:
- Housing
- Work and school
- Social relationships and activities
- Finances
The interviews and focus groups will discuss topics such as how social challenges affect mental health, what support people need when facing these challenges, and how mental health and wellbeing services can help. Sessions can be held online or in person.
Register your interest here.
c) staff
We’re inviting any mental health service staff, such as clinicians, peer support workers, managers, or clinical leaders, who work at a mental health and wellbeing service in Australia to take part.
COMPLETE A SURVEY
Complete a survey about your role, current practices within your service related to social inclusion, and the barriers and facilitators to providing care that focuses on social inclusion.
PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERVIEW OR FOCUS GROUP
Participate in a more in-depth focus group or one-on-one interview to help us understand how we can support you in your work, and how mental health and wellbeing services can better assess and implement practices focused on social inclusion. Sessions can be held online or in person.
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REIMBURSEMENT
Participants will receive a $50 digital voucher per interview and a $75 digital voucher per focus group (e.g., VISA voucher).
CONTACT US
If you would like to participate or want more information, please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you.
This research project has been reviewed and approved by the Monash Health Human Research Ethics Committee (Reference Number: RES-25-0000-045A)