Australian Jewish Population Survey

The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash Uni has organised a nationwide survey of the Jewish population. Seemingly this is the first time a national poll of the Jewish community has been undertaken and I think that it is very important for the frum community to be fairly represented in this survey. I have no idea what will come out of this poll but it would be a pity if the needs of the observant community were underestimated because of a lack of interest.

There is a lot of information on the website here and you can register using the information below. There is not yet a phone number to call but they say that there will be a 1300 number closer to the survey date.

The Introduction on the website says:

Be part of Australia’s first comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population. Your involvement is essential to make possible a full understanding of the views and needs of Jewish Australians. This is the opportunity for you to have your say and help strengthen our community.

The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation at Monash University, in partnership with Jewish Care Victoria and the Jewish Communal Appeal in Sydney, is leading this Australia-wide project. Communities across Australia are co-operating to undertake the first comprehensive national survey of the Jewish population.

To register for the survey, please email jsurvey@arts.monash.edu.au. You only need to include the word Register in the subject field of the email. Passwords will be notified on Monday 15 September 2008.