Appendix I: Consent form
Engaging Fathers in Stronger Families and Communities Strategy-CONSENT FORM
Name:
I am a father participant / project worker or facilitator (please circle) in a Stronger Families and Communities Strategy Service or Program.
I have been informed about this research project. I understand that participation is voluntary and I am free to withdraw my participation at any stage.
I understand that my decision to be involved in this project will not affect my participation in any Stronger Families and Communities Strategy Service and/or Program I am currently involved with or may become involved with in the future.
Everything I say in the interview/focus group (please circle) will be treated in the strictest confidence as far as the law allows.
If I am participating in a focus group, I also agree to maintain the confidentiality of other participants and not discuss issues raised in the focus group with outside parties.
I would / would not (please circle) like to be involved in this research project. I understand that my responses will be recorded and transcribed to be used in a research report.
Father participants only: I have received a Coles voucher to value of $50 as a token of researchers' appreciation for my participation.
Signed: _______________________________ Date: _________
Witness:______________________________
I would like a copy of the summary report sent to me at the following address:
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