Below are some statements about feelings and thoughts.
For each, please indicate whether over the last two weeks you have experienced it: (1) none of the time, (2) rarely, (3) some of the time, (4) often, or (5) all of the time.
If you would prefer to not answer a particular question, you can leave it blank.
Whatever you’re feeling during these challenging times, you can talk it through with one of Beyond Blue's counsellors. They'll provide advice and support based on your specific needs. Call 1800 512 348.
| Statement | 1 None of the time |
2 Rarely |
3 Some of the time |
4 Often |
5 All of the time |
Comment (optional) |
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| I've been feeling relaxed | ||||||
| I've been feeling close to other people | ||||||
| I've been thinking clearly | ||||||
| I've been feeling useful | ||||||
| I've been dealing with problems well | ||||||
| I've been able to make up my own mind about things | ||||||
| I've been feeling optimistic about the future |
Councils are responsible for providing and supporting a number of services, such as waste management and planning for the future, in compliance with state legislation. Below is a list of some of these.
For each, please indicate how satisfied you feel with your council's performance on a scale from one to five, where one means very dissatisfied and five means very satisified. Additionally, please comment on those you consider most in need of improvement.
If you feel unable to rate a particular item, you can leave it blank.
| Service | 1 Very dissatisfied |
2 Dissatisfied |
3 Neither |
4 Satisfied |
5 Very satisfied |
Comment (optional) |
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Advocating on behalf of the community
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Public health services
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Waste services
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Administration of facilities
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Building services
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Informing the community of council decisions
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Making and enforcing local laws
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Customer service
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Emergency and disaster management
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Consulting with the community
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Biosecurity and environmental health services
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Animal management services
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Making decisions that are in the interests of the community
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Planning and development approval
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Infrastructure and property services
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Environmental management services
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Community services
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Financial management
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Councils provide and service a wide range of community assets such as local roads, parks and sports fields. Below is a list of some of these.
For each, please indicate how satisfied you feel with your council's performance on a scale from one to five, where one means very dissatisfied and five means very satisified. Additionally, please comment on those you consider most in need of improvement.
If you feel unable to rate a particular item, you can leave it blank.
| Asset | 1 Very dissatisfied |
2 Dissatisfied |
3 Neither |
4 Satisfied |
5 Very satisfied |
Comment (optional) |
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| Halls and community centres | ||||||
| Camping grounds and caravan parks | ||||||
| Art galleries and museums | ||||||
| Water and sewerage system | ||||||
| Footpaths and cycleways | ||||||
| Sports and recreation facilities | ||||||
| Landfills and waste management facilities | ||||||
| Local roads and bridges | ||||||
| Landscapes and streetscapes | ||||||
| Parks and open space | ||||||
| Stormwater and flood control system | ||||||
| Performing arts centres | ||||||
| Libraries | ||||||
| Swimming pools and aquatic centres | ||||||
| Public toilets and amenities | ||||||
| Boat ramps and jetties | ||||||
| Parking facilities and street parking | ||||||
| Lighting and signage | ||||||
| Airports and aerodromes | ||||||
| Beaches and coastal areas |
Based on local need, councils may undertake, support or advocate for various types of community, economic and environmental initiatives. Below is a list of some of these.
For each, please indicate whether you feel that your council’s current service levels and spending are (1) far too little, (2) too little, (3) about right, (4) too much, or (5) far too much. Additionally, please comment on those you consider most in need of improvement.
If you feel unable to rate a particular item, you can leave it blank.
| Initiative | 1 Far too little |
2 Too little |
3 About right |
4 Too much |
5 Far too much |
Comment (optional) |
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| Child care | ||||||
| Business development and support | ||||||
| Community safety and crime prevention | ||||||
| Opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in community life | ||||||
| Tourism development and promotion | ||||||
| Waste minimisation and recycling | ||||||
| Creative arts development | ||||||
| Grants and support for sports clubs and community organisations | ||||||
| Environmental conservation and climate change action | ||||||
| Aged care and accommodation | ||||||
| Festivals and events | ||||||
| Affordable housing development | ||||||
| Skills development and networking opportunities | ||||||
| Placemaking to create lively public spaces | ||||||
| Celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture | ||||||
| Heritage conservation | ||||||
| Celebration of multiculturalism | ||||||
| Health promotion | ||||||
| Newcomer attraction and retention | ||||||
| Children and youth development |
Councils provide a wide range of events and facilities. Below is a list of some of these.
For each, please indicate whether you did not attend, or did attend, in the last twelve months. Additionally, please comment on those you consider most important and/or in need of improvement.
If you feel unable to indicate whether you attended a particular event or facility, you can leave it blank.
| Event or Facility | 1 No, I did not attend |
2 Yes, I did attend |
Comment (optional) |
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| Performing arts centre | |||
| Art gallery or museum | |||
| Neighbourhood library | |||
| Regional library | |||
| Community events such as Australia Day |
Councils can communicate and consult with their residents through a number of different engagement methods. Below is a list of some of these.
For each, please indicate whether you consider it to be not important, or important, for your council's engagement and communication with you in future. Additionally, please comment on those you consider most important and/or in need of improvement.
If you feel unable to indicate whether a particular item is important, you can leave it blank.
| Engagement Method | 1 No, it is not important |
2 Yes, it is important |
Comment (optional) |
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| Newspaper ads | |||
| Posters and flyers | |||
| Council's website | |||
| Committees and panels | |||
| Informal engagement with council staff | |||
| Text messaging to mobile phones | |||
| Pop-up kiosks at events and key locations | |||
| Email newsletters | |||
| Billboards and banners | |||
| Surveys | |||
| Online engagement platform | |||
| Forums and workshops | |||
| Informal engagement with Councillors | |||
| Print newsletters | |||
Social media
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Councils provide customer service to their residents through several different channels, including email, phone, social media, the council's website, and in person.
Please indicate which channel is most important to you.
If you can make time, we would love for you to answer one or more of following optional questions (select to view):
And finally, a few questions about you..
| Question | Answer |
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| Reflecting on the last twelve months, how satisfied do you feel with your council's overall performance on a scale from zero to 10, where zero means no satisfaction at all and 10 means complete satisfaction? | |
| How likely are you to recommend your council to a family member or friend on a scale from zero to 10, where zero means highly unlikely and 10 means highly likely? | |
| How old are you? | |
| What is your gender? | |
| For how many years have you lived in your current council area? | |
| In what town or suburb do you usually live? | |
| Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Do you speak a language other than English at home? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Do you require assistance with day-to-day activities? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Do you have dependent children under the age of 18? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Do you rent the home you live in? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Are you paying a mortgage? |
No
Yes Prefer not to say |
| Thinking about paid work, do you currently work not at all, part time, or full time? | |
| Which best describes your annual household income before tax? | |
| Which best describes the industry you work or last worked in? | |
| Which best describes the level of education you have completed? | |
| If you would like to receive email newsletters from your council, please enter your email address. | |
| On average, in the last twelve months, how many hours per week did you do voluntary work through an organisation or group? |