I hereby confirm that I have read and understood the Participant Information Sheet for the study Compassion Focused Online Single Session Intervention for Dads Study and that I consent to participating in this research project.

I understand that:

1. I will be asked to complete online questionnaires both before and after the online activity, lasting approximately in total 10-15 minutes.
2. I will be randomised to one of two online self-compassion interventions. I am aware that need to complete the online active single session intervention lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.
3. In the online intervention I will have the chance to share my views and my emotional experiences by typing in my responses. I consent for these to be used by the researchers in a de-identified way in future studies.
4. I need to complete some brief (10-15 minutes) questions via an online survey three months after completing the intervention, which will be sent to me via email.
5. At completion of the three month post-program survey, I will receive $20 gift card for my participation, and I will have free access to the other online activity.
6. I will also have the option to elect to undertake a brief feedback interview (approx. 15 minutes) conducted via phone or videoconference. This feedback interview is not compulsory. If I also participate in this interview, I will receive a $20 gift card in addition to the $20 gift card for completing the three online surveys.
7. Study participation is totally voluntary, and that I am free to withdraw from this study at any time for whatever reason and without penalty.
8. If I decide to withdraw from the study and wish for my data to be deleted and ceased to be included in the study, I will contact the researchers.
9. There will not necessarily be any benefits to me for participating in this study.
10. All information gathered will be handled with the strictest confidence managed by The University of Queensland in accordance with policy.
11. Only general patterns of data will be reported in any report of this research; no individual information will be identified in any report.
12. Due to best practice research, data will be stored on a data depository however there is no identifiable information reported outside of age and gender.
13. I will receive a report informing me of the outcomes of this research project if I request it.
14. I will maintain the confidentiality of all participants throughout the duration and after the study has been completed.