Welcome to the Vegetables Insights Study
LOW RISK REVIEW PANEL NUMBER: 2020_106_LR
Researchers at the CSIRO are interested in hearing about your experiences with fruits and vegetables!
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THIS STUDY?
We are aiming to get a better understanding of how Australians consume fruits and vegetables in order to identify ways that we can help to promote healthy eating.
HOW WILL THE STUDY BE CARRIED OUT?
The study consists of a simple online survey that you can complete in your own time, on your internet-enabled device such as mobile phone or computer. It is a one-off survey, although you may elect to be contacted to participate in future studies (completely optional). You may also complete the survey via telephone interview if you choose. It’s up to you!
You are eligible to participate if you live in Australia and are aged at least 18.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDY?
Whilst your survey responses will make a valuable contribution to Australian science, you may not benefit directly from participating in this study. The main findings from the study can be provided to you at the conclusion of the study, if you wish.
ARE THERE ANY RISKS INVOLVED?
We don’t anticipate any risks involved in this study.
All human research undertaken by the CSIRO must comply with the values, principles, governance and review process specified in the NH&MRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). A copy of the National Statement can be found at https://nhmrc.gov.au/research-policy/ethics/national-statement-ethical-conduct-human-research
HOW WILL MY PRIVACY BE PROTECTED?
CSIRO is governed under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). CSIRO is collecting your personal information for the purposes of conducting the study and related scientific research. CSIRO will only use and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the NH&MRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) as amended from time to time, and as otherwise required by law.
In relation to studies conducted by CSIRO, it is customary for all personal information to be identified by a code and stored at CSIRO under lock and key for a period of 7 years. Except where otherwise required by law or a government body, at the end of this period your records will be destroyed or permanently de-identified.
Where third parties are assisting CSIRO in relation to the conduct of this study (such as university staff, students and other health professionals), we may disclose your personal information to those third parties for this purpose on a confidential basis. CSIRO will require such third parties to keep this information confidential and to only use your personal information for the purposes of the study and otherwise in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
CSIRO may publish study results and data in research publications and press releases, however, CSIRO will de-identify any personal information contained in the data and results so that you cannot be identified.
WHAT IF I WISH TO WITHDRAW?
You are free to withdraw at any time during the study. If you choose to withdraw, all data provided by you will be destroyed.
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS
Please call Jillian Ryan on (08) 8305 0644 or via email: jillian.ryan@csiro.au
This study has been approved by the CSIRO Low Risk Review Panel. If you would like to speak with someone with respect to ethical matters or wish to register a formal complaint about the conduct of this research, please contact the Secretary of the Committee via email at chmhrec@csiro.au.