Cloes 30 July 2026
What is this project about?
The aim of this study is to explore interprofessional collaboration between psychologists and teachers and its relationship with the delivery of inclusive educational practices in Australian schools.
Who is eligible to take part in this research?
This invitation is open to any provisionally or generally psychologist, with or without endorsement, who has worked or is working in a school setting.
What does the research involve?
Participants will complete an online survey, which will take 20-30 minutes. The survey will ask questions about collaborative practices that occur within the school setting between school psychologists and teachers. Upon completion, you will be invited to enter a prize draw where you may win 1 of 6 x $100 shopping voucher payments.
Why is this study needed?
Inclusive education is an area needing development within Australian education. A commitment to inclusive education was made in 2006 by the Australian Government’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability. Yet the recent findings of the Royal Commission into the Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with a Disability indicated that this commitment has not been achieved. Whilst there are a range of factors contributing to this lack of progress, one area clearly defined as being a facilitator of inclusive education is interprofessional collaboration (IPC). More specifically, IPC between key stakeholders in school settings, such as teachers and school psychologists, holds the promise of garnering the interdisciplinary knowledge required to best support the inclusive education of all students. Existing literature on IPC within educational settings has highlighted some significant challenges to successful implementation and practice. These challenges include a lack of systematic implementation, conflict management, power, and responsibility ownership, diversity of team members, shared values and goals, competing priorities, and role definition for school psychologists. To date, no research has been conducted to understand the landscape and practice of IPC between teachers and school psychologists in Australia. This research aims to address this gap in knowledge, with the broader potential of progressing inclusive education in Australian schools.
How do I take part?
For further information or to take part click on the "Start the survey" link below.
Start the survey