In collaboration with the University of New England (UNE), the Catholic Schools Parents Australia (CSPA) will be conducting a research study entitled CSPA 2024 Parent Survey on Student Wellbeing and Learning.
This survey has the funding and support from the Australian Government Department of Education and the CSPA will report to the Minister for Education and Departmental representatives on the findings.
Survey results will therefore have a direct pathway to education policy experts and government. This is a great opportunity to voice concerns about the challenges affecting your child’s wellbeing and learning. The survey is anonymous, confidential and completely voluntary. We encourage parents and caregivers to learn more and complete the online survey via the link here.
Purpose of the study?
The aim of the CSPA 2024 Parent Survey is to collect evidence from a broad sample of parents/carers attending Catholic schools in Australia. The survey seeks to identify both the positive aspects and challenges related to their children’s wellbeing and learning. The findings will enhance the understanding of contemporary issues affecting school-aged children among parents, teachers, principals, and policy makers.
Who can participate?
The survey is open to all parents and carers aged 18 or above who have one or more children enrolled in Catholic schools throughout Australia. Participation in the study is entirely voluntary and participant data will be treated confidentially. Names and locations of participants and their affiliated schools will not be known at any point in the study. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
How will the survey findings be used?
Responses to this national survey will be analysed to identify factors affecting children’s wellbeing and learning in school. Findings will be available through the Catholic parent body. Research articles arising from the study will be used to inform the fields of pre-service teacher education and teacher professional development. Findings from the study will also be used by Catholic School Parents Australia (CSPA) to report to the Australian Government and Catholic Education on existing and emerging concerns that parents/carers have in relation to the wellbeing and learning of their children.
