This survey instrument for the Year 7 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2020 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options. The questions in the survey relate to the Australian development scholarship/fellowship which participants have previously completed. If participants have undertaken more than one Australian development scholarship please answer these questions in relation to the one that gave the higher qualification

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This survey instrument for the Year 5 Global Tracer Facility (GTF) Global Tracer Survey 2020 outlines the survey sections, area of focus, type of question and response options. The questions in the survey relate to the Australian development scholarship/fellowship which participants have previously completed.
The results of the survey are discussed in the report Australia Awards Alumni Global Tracer Survey 2020

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Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument         https://doi.org/10.37517/tracer/26 1 GTF Global Tracer Survey 2020 (Year 5) - Survey Instrument Items: Survey section Area of Focus Type Question Response options Preamble text The questions in this survey relate to the Australian development scholarship/fellowship which you have previously completed. If you have undertaken more than one Australian development scholarship please answer these questions in relation to one that gave you the higher qualification.  Core Characteristics/ demographics Prefilled text response PD1 a. What was the name and type of thescholarship/award that youreceived?b. Host Institution:c. Year of commencement:d. Year of graduation:e. Name of qualification studied onaward (e.g. Master of Education,Bachelor of Arts, etc.):f. Field of study:g. How long did you spend in Australiaas part of your award?PD1 g2 How many months in total were you in Australia as part of your award? For a. to f. these are prefilled responses based on existing data – for respondent to update if required (or complete if the data was not available). For g. responses are: 01 one month or less 02 More than one month, but less than one year 03 One or two years 04 More than two years Outcome 1 Likert These statements are about contributions you may have made following your award. Q1: To what extent do you agree that… A: I have passed on my new skills and knowledge to: i. colleagues I work with.ii. students I teach.iii. participants/beneficiaries of projectsand programs in which I am involved.iv. family and friends.v. other people in my community.RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Strongly agree 02 Agree 03 Disagree 04 Strongly Disagree 97    Not applicable 99 Don’t know Likert B: As a result of your award to what extent do you agree with the following statements: i. My work and career opportunitieshave improved.ii. I have used my new knowledge andskills to improve the organisations Iwork in.iii. I have used my new knowledge andskills to contribute to improving localcommunities. [A community whereRESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Strongly agree 02 Agree 03 Disagree 04 Strongly Disagree 99 Don’t know Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument 2 you live or where you work/have worked.] iv. I have used my new knowledge andskills to make contributions todevelopment at a national level in mycountry.v. I have used my new knowledge andskills to make contributions todevelopment at a regional and/orglobal level. [Regional and globalcontributions could be influencingpolicy, practice or innovation ingovernments or organisations acrossmultiple countries.]Open Q2: Please describe an example of a contribution you have made using the knowledge, skills and/or networks you developed while on award: RESPONSE FRAME 95 Please type in your answer here 97 I have not yet been able to use my knowledge and skills and/or networks 99 I prefer not to say Check box If open text response provided: Q2a: Based on your example of a contribution you have made, please select the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)that you feel your contribution supports: [The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals consist of 17 interlinked goals which address the global challenges that our world and its people face and are designed to help us achieve a better and more sustainable future. For more information on these goals please visit: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/] RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that your example of a contribution directly supports: 01 GOAL 1: No Poverty 02 GOAL 2: Zero Hunger 03 GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being 04 GOAL 4: Quality Education 05 GOAL 5: Gender Equality 06 GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation 07 GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy 08 GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth 09 GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality 11 GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 13 GOAL 13: Climate Action 14 GOAL 14: Life Below Water 15 GOAL 15: Life on Land 16 GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions 17 GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal 97 None of the above / Not applicable 99 Don’t know Check box Q3a: Which of the following personal factors have ENABLED your ability to contribute to development since returning from award? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: Personal factors:  New/improved relevant skills andknowledge from award Broadened mindset from time onaward Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument  3   Increased confidence to implement change in the workplace/community  Individual motivation to contribute to development  Support from networks developed on award   Participation in on-award professional work experiences (internships, volunteering etc.)  Support from fellow Australia Awards alumni  Other personal factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Scholarship/workplace/societal factors:  Australian university provided academic and welfare support to ensure success on award  Support from Australia Awards in your country  Support from your workplace  Support from local Australian/Australia Awards alumni association in your country  Position of influence in the workplace  There is a local job market demand for your field of expertise/skills and knowledge  A reintegration plan developed as part of your award  Other workplace/scholarship or societal factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Check box Q3b: Which of the following scholarship/workplace and societal factors have ENABLED your ability to contribute to development since returning from award? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: Scholarship/workplace/societal factors:  Australian university provided academic and welfare support to ensure success on award  Support from Australia Awards in your country  Support from your workplace  Support from local Australian/Australia Awards alumni association in your country  Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument  4   Position of influence in the workplace  There is a local job market demand for your field of expertise/skills and knowledge  A reintegration plan developed as part of your award  Other workplace/scholarship or societal factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Check box Q4a: Which of the following personal factors have CHALLENGED your ability to contribute to development since returning from award? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: Personal factors:  Personal/family commitments  Securing relevant work post award  Other personal factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Societal factors:  Limited opportunities/job market for award/new skills and knowledge  Corruption  Bias - gender  Bias - people with disability  Bias – other  Other: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Check box Q4b: Which of the following scholarship/workplace factors have CHALLENGED your ability to contribute to development since returning from award? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: Scholarship/workplace factors:  Workplace resources and funding  Connectivity – availability of internet and other communications resources  Resistance to change  Limited influence in the workplace  Change of leadership in my workplace  Limited opportunity for advancement/new work tasks  Assigned to position unrelated to award  COVID-19: stood down from work/redundancy/job loss  COVID-19: change in workplace assignment/priorities / projects delayed  Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument  5   Other scholarship/workplace factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know  Check box Q4c: Which of the following societal factors have CHALLENGED your ability to contribute to development since returning from award? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: Societal factors:  Limited opportunities/job market for award/new skills and knowledge  Bias - gender  Bias - people with disability  Bias – other  Corruption/nepotism  Other societal factors: [open ended text box]  None of the above  Don’t know Yes/No Q5: Have you been directly involved in the COVID-19 response in your community/country/region? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes 02 No 99 Don’t know Open If YES to Q5  Q5a: Please describe how you are involved in the COVID-19 response RESPONSE FRAME 95 Please type in your answer here 99 Don’t know 98 Prefer not to say Outcome 2+3 Likert The following questions are about the networks you may have developed as a result of your time on award.  Q6:  While you were on award in Australia, how often were you in contact with:  a. Other Australia Awards students? b. Australian students? c. Other international students?  d. University lecturers/academics? e. Individuals in Australian businesses, professional associations and/or organisations working in your field? f. Other individuals in the Australian community (church, friends made outside of university, etc.)? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Never   02 Sometimes   03 Often   04 Always  97 Not applicable 99  Don’t know  Likert Q7a Since returning from award, how often are you in contact with the following people you met while in Australia…  a. Other Australia Awards students? b. Australian students c. Other international students RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Never   02 Sometimes   03 Often   04 Always  05 Not applicable  Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument  6  d. University lecturers/academics e. Individuals in Australian businesses, professional associations and/or organisations working in your field  f. Other people  99    Don’t know  Likert Q7b Since returning from award, how often are you in contact with…  a. The Australian High Commission/Embassy/Consulate OR Australia Awards team in your country? b. An Australian/Australia Awards alumni association in your country? c. Other Australia Awards alumni you have met after completing your award? d. Australians that you work with/alongside as part of your job? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Never   02 Sometimes   03 Often   04 Always  05 Not applicable 99    Don’t know  Open Q8: What is the most important relationship/connection you developed as a result of your Award? [this could be work-,or personal-related, it could be with an individual or an organisation] RESPONSE FRAME 95 Please type in your answer here 97 I do not have a relationship or connection 99 Don’t know 98 Prefer not to say Y5 Focus area Focus - Partnerships Check box This next section explores partnerships that may have occurred as a result of your award and time in Australia.   Partnerships here means professional relationships that are formalised with a commitment to work together (contracts for work or research, partnerships in consortia, formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), shared teaching and training work, etc.)  Q9:  While on award in Australia, did you have any opportunities to develop partnerships with Australians or Australian organisations? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes 02 No 99     Don’t know Check box Q10: After completing your award, have you developed any partnerships with Australians or Australian organisations? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes 02 No 99     Don’t know Check box If 01 Yes to Q10  Q11a: Which sector best describes the partnering organisation/individual? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: 01 National or State Government Departments 02 Private sector businesses 03 Universities 04 Multilateral organisations (including the United Nations, Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument 7 development banks and other agencies) 05 Non-Government/Community Organisations 06 Disabled People’s Organisations (DPO) 95 Other partnering organisation/individual: [open ended text box] Open Q11b: Could you please describe the partnership/s you have developed? RESPONSE FRAME 95   Please type in your answer here 98 Prefer not to say Check box Q11c: Which factors have ENABLED you to develop this/these partnerships? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: 01 Opportunities on award to meet and network with individuals/organisations 02   Shared interests/priorities with individuals/organisations in Australia 03   Resources (financial and non-financial) available to commit to a partnership 04   It is part of my job in my workplace/organisation to develop partnerships 05   Other: [open ended text box] 97   Don’t know Check box If 02 NO to Q10 Q12: Have you wanted to develop partnerships with Australians or Australian organisations? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: 01 Yes 02 No 97  Don’t know Check box IF ‘01’ to  Q12 ASK Q12a Q12a: Which factors have prevented you from developing partnerships with Australians or Australian organisations? RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: 01 I don’t have any networks/contacts 02 I don’t know who to approach to develop a partnership 03 I don’t know how to develop partnerships 04 I do not have time to network and develop partnerships 05 Individuals/organisations from Australia were/are not interested in partnering with my organisation 06 My organisation/workplace is not interested in partnering with individuals/organisations from Australia Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument 8 07 I am not in a position in my workplace to develop partnerships 08 Lack of resources (financial and non-financial) from my organisation to support a partnership 09 Other: [open ended text box] 97 None of the above 99 Don’t know Core Outcome 4 Likert Q13: How much do you agree with the following statements? a. During my award, my experience ofAustralia as a country was positive.b. During my award, my experience ofAustralian people was positive.c. During my award, my experience ofAustralian education was positive.d. The Australian Government supportsmy country.RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Strongly disagree 02 Disagree  03 Agree  04 Strongly agree 99 Don’t know Likert Q14: As a result of your award experience, how often do you…: a. Recommend Australia as a place tostudy to your colleagues, friendsand/or family?b. Provide advice about developingconnections with Australians,Australian businesses, professionalassociations and/or organisations?RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Never 02 Sometimes   03 Often  04 Always 99 Don’t know Characteristics/ demographics Work Check box PD2: What is your current employment status? Tick all that apply. RESPONSE FRAME Please select all that apply: 01 Employed full-time 02 Employed part-time 03 Self-employed 04 Studying 05 Retired  06 Not employed 98 Prefer not to say Work Open PD2a: What is the name of your current employer? : RESPONSE FRAME 95   Please type in your answer here 98 Prefer not to say Work Open PD2b: What is your current position/job title? : RESPONSE FRAME 95   Please type in your answer here 98 Prefer not to say Work Check box PD2c: Which sector do you work in? RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Private (Including independent/freelance contractors and consultants) 02 Public/Government Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument 9 03 University/academia (public or private) 04 Non-government organisation 05 Multilateral organisation (including United Nations, development banks or agencies) 06 Other: [open ended text box] 97    Don’t know Work Check box If answered 04 Non Government Organisation to PD2c: PD2x: Please specify which type of non-government organisation you work for. RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Disabled people’s organisation 02 Local non-government/community organisation 03 International non-government organisation 04 Other: 99 Don’t know Work Check box PD2d: Do you hold a leadership role in your current employment? Tick one option. RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 I have a formal leadership role (e.g. manager, supervisor, executive). 02 I have an informal leadership role (e.g. mentor). 03    I do not have a leadership role. Work Check box PD3: Do you hold a leadership role in your community? (e.g. church leader, member of parliament, community leader) RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes 02 No 99 Don’t know Work Open If 01 Yes to PD3: PD3a: Please describe your role. RESPONSE FRAME 95 Please type in your answer here 99 Don’t know 98 Prefer not to say Award other Check box PD4: Have you received any other scholarships, in addition to the [PD1a]?RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes [Please specify] 02 No 99 Don’t know Prefilled text response PD5: Please update or complete the following information about yourself. a. Given name (s):b. Family name:c. Gender:d. Mobile phone number:e. Personal e-mail address:f. Country of current residence:g. Town/city of current residence:Prefilled responses based on existing data – for respondent to update if required (or complete if the data was not available). Check box PD6: Do you identify as having a disability? RESPONSE FRAME Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility, Year 5 Global Tracer Survey Instrument       https://doi.org/10.37517/tracer/26 10 NOTE: Disability includes physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, learning disabilities, physical disfigurement, and the presence in the body of disease-causing organisms. Please select one option below: 01 Yes 02 No 97 Prefer not to say Permission PD7. Would you be willing for Wallis and ACER to provide your updated contact information back to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to ensure their alumni database is up-to-date in case they wish to contact you in the future? Please note your answers to this survey will not be identified or linked when provided back to DFAT. RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes, I give consent 02 No, I do not give consent Permission R1. This survey is part of an ongoing study and we may need to contact you again in the future with regards to your time on Award in Australia. Would you be willing to be contacted about future research that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) may be undertaking? You would not be contacted more than once a year, and if you say yes today, there is still no obligation for you to participate if you are contacted in future. RESPONSE FRAME Please select one option below: 01 Yes, I agree to being contacted for future research 02 No 

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