What should a participant do if a question triggers a negative reaction? Where can they go to seek further support or if they have questions regarding the survey?
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) mission is to lead and enable a united high performance (HP) system that supports Australian athletes/teams to achieve podium success.
We do not expect that taking part in the survey will cause you any distress, based on Orygen’s experience of implementing this survey in 2018 with the AIS, and similar surveys with other Australian professional sporting codes. However, you may consider some of the questions about your current mental health potentially sensitive. It is your choice if you would like to skip any of the questions, or not take part in the survey.
If you do experience any distress or would like to find out options for further support, you can contact the lead Orygen researchers, or the AIS Mental Health Referral Network at mentalhealth@sportaus.gov.au for confidential help or support. If you are currently overseas, the Mental Health Referral Network email can provide the most timely response.
The following are contact details of helplines or online services for confidential support:
AIS Mental Health Referral Network | (02) 6214 1130 | |
Lifeline | 13 11 14 | |
MensLine | 1300 78 99 78 | |
eheadspace (under 26 yrs) | 1800 650 890 | |
Relationships Australia | 1300 364 277 | |
Family Relationship Advice | 1800 050 321 | N/A |