2021 Community Greening Stakeholder Survey Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on the Community Greening Program. ‘Community Greening’ is the name for a range of activities to promote communal garden projects undertaken as a partnership between the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust (RBGDT), local government, and private sponsors. Hundreds of gardening communities are involved in Community Greening gardening projects. Most are on or near social housing areas across NSW.This survey is created to seek input from our existing stakeholders as well as potential partners.It helps us identify opportunities, challenges and barriers enabling us to improve the program for your tenants and / or the community. The Department of Communities and Justice and the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust comply with NSW privacy legislation when collecting and managing personal and health information. All responses will be anonymous and confidential, kept securely and will only be shared with DCJ, RBGDT and program evaluator's employees. The survey should take no more than 5 - 10 minutes of your time to complete.If you have any questions about anything Community Greening please call Phil Pettitt, Manager Community Greening on 0447 420 173.Thank you for completing the survey! Question Title * 1. I agree to participate in this survey. I understand the purpose and nature of this survey and I am participating voluntarily. Yes No Question Title * 2. Where do you work? Department of Communities and Justice - Housing Land and Housing Corporation Aboriginal Housing Office Community Housing Provider Local service or non-government organisation Community member (non social housing resident) Volunteer Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Have you been involved in the Community Greening program? Yes No Question Title * 4. If yes, what Garden have you been most involved with? Please name the garden, estate or project Question Title * 5. How have you been involved in the Community Greening program? (Please select all that apply) Assisted/Delivered workshop or training Assisted with Garden establishment Assisted with Garden maintenance Provided support with administration or coordination of the Garden Provided garden supplies, e.g. compost, seedlings Made referrals into the program Made referrals to other programs Volunteer Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Being involved in Community Greening has: Not at all Not really Undecided Somewhat Very much Improved tenant engagement? Improved tenant engagement? Not at all Improved tenant engagement? Not really Improved tenant engagement? Undecided Improved tenant engagement? Somewhat Improved tenant engagement? Very much Improved tenant resourcefulness? Improved tenant resourcefulness? Not at all Improved tenant resourcefulness? Not really Improved tenant resourcefulness? Undecided Improved tenant resourcefulness? Somewhat Improved tenant resourcefulness? Very much Improved amenity of housing areas? Improved amenity of housing areas? Not at all Improved amenity of housing areas? Not really Improved amenity of housing areas? Undecided Improved amenity of housing areas? Somewhat Improved amenity of housing areas? Very much Improved safety for tenants? Improved safety for tenants? Not at all Improved safety for tenants? Not really Improved safety for tenants? Undecided Improved safety for tenants? Somewhat Improved safety for tenants? Very much Question Title * 7. From your experience how would you rate Community Greening: 1 (Not satisfied) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Completely satisfied) Value to the community Value to the community 1 (Not satisfied) Value to the community 2 Value to the community 3 Value to the community 4 Value to the community 5 Value to the community 6 Value to the community 7 Value to the community 8 Value to the community 9 Value to the community 10 (Completely satisfied) Relevance of program and workshop activities Relevance of program and workshop activities 1 (Not satisfied) Relevance of program and workshop activities 2 Relevance of program and workshop activities 3 Relevance of program and workshop activities 4 Relevance of program and workshop activities 5 Relevance of program and workshop activities 6 Relevance of program and workshop activities 7 Relevance of program and workshop activities 8 Relevance of program and workshop activities 9 Relevance of program and workshop activities 10 (Completely satisfied) Cultural appropriateness and inclusion Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 1 (Not satisfied) Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 2 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 3 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 4 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 5 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 6 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 7 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 8 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 9 Cultural appropriateness and inclusion 10 (Completely satisfied) Inclusion of those with diverse abilities Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 1 (Not satisfied) Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 2 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 3 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 4 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 5 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 6 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 7 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 8 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 9 Inclusion of those with diverse abilities 10 (Completely satisfied) Question Title * 8. What are the barriers to you being more involved in a Community Greening project? What would make it easier for you to be involved? Question Title * 9. Community Greening can offer a range of different types of projects. What type of project would work best for your community? Planter box and potted gardens and garden clubs for unit complexes Vegetable gardens with individual or group plots and raised beds Shared / communal vegetable gardens with raised bed Bush tucker gardens Flower gardens in common areas or at community centres Low water use sustainable gardens Large scale community gardens linked to a service or community centre Workshops, training and /or courses Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Do you have any ideas to support projects in regional areas of NSW and building stronger partnerships with Aboriginal tenants and Aboriginal social housing providers? Question Title * 11. Do you have a suggestion for a proposed garden site? Yes No Not applicable If yes, please provide site address and contact details Question Title * 12. Please take the opportunity to provide any other feedback or comments about the Community Greening Program. Thank you for completing the survey. A summary of the results will be published on the Department of Communities and Justice and the Royal Botanic Gardens websites in the coming months. Question Title Done