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The Coronial Council of Victoria, in consultation with the Victorian Multicultural Commission, is seeking feedback from cultural and religious communities on their knowledge of the coronial system.

We recognise that the coronial process can sometimes be at odds with cultural and religious beliefs and practices. To help us better understand these challenges, we would like your input on what you know about the coronial process.

How?

If you would like to have your say, please click the survey link to get started HERE

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. You can also complete the survey in multiple sittings. To do so, simply close the survey and when you are ready, re-open the link on the web browser you were previously using to resume taking the survey.

For your responses to be considered, please complete the survey by the closing date of COB Wednesday 17 June.

Please feel free to share this link with other community members.


What will this information be used for?

The Department respects individuals’ privacy. Your responses are confidential and anonymous.

However, if in the course of the survey you do provide personal information, this information will be treated in compliance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic).

Data from this survey will help the Coronial Council of Victoria identify opportunities for the coronial process to be more inclusive of the cultures and faiths practiced in Victoria.

What does participation in this survey involve?

Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. You do not have to take part if you do not want to.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to respond to a series of statements which relate to your understanding of the coronial process. The survey will ask a number of questions relating to the coronial system which includes: the Coroners Court of Victoria, the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, and Victoria Police. You will also be prompted to provide your opinions on how well the system responds to the needs of religious and cultural communities.

How can I learn more about the project?

At the end of the survey, you can opt in to receive communications via email about the progress of the project.

In the meantime, if you have any questions on this project, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Coronial Council of Victoria via email at: coronial.council@justice.vic.gov.au.