Survey for new Community Plans in Mia Mia and Redesdale

Survey for new community plans in Mia Mia and Redesdale

Mia Mia and Redesdale each have a community plan. Community associations in each locality are renewing their community plan in 2018. They have decided to collaborate to develop this survey. This is an anonymous survey, although if you wish to leave contact details a representative from your chosen community will contact you and provide updates.

A community plan is a document that expresses what local people believe is important for the future of their local area. Development of a new community plan is often assisted by your council, but the process and content of the plan is guided by members of your community. Community Plans provide valuable advice to others about the community’s views, preferences and priorities for the future.
Residents from Mia Mia, Redesdale and nearby areas who have an interest or association with Mia Mia or Redesdale should complete the survey.

Results from the survey will be analysed according to the community you identify closely with. The results will be used by your local association as the basis for community meetings and local discussions in the coming months. Your participation in the next stage will be valuable as well.

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* 1. What town or district do you live in?

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* 2. How long have you lived in this locality? (years)

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* 3. Are you a

Full-time resident

Part-time resident

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* 4. Do you associate most closely with

Mia Mia

Redesdale

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* 5. What do you think makes your community strong?

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* 6. If you could change one thing about your community what would it be?

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* 7. Community feeling and connection
To what extent do you agree with the following statements

	Strongly agree	Agree	Not sure	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours	I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours Strongly agree	I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours Agree	I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours Not sure	I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours Disagree	I am on first name terms with many of my neighbours Strongly disagree
I feel a strong connection to the my community	I feel a strong connection to the my community Strongly agree	I feel a strong connection to the my community Agree	I feel a strong connection to the my community Not sure	I feel a strong connection to the my community Disagree	I feel a strong connection to the my community Strongly disagree
I never know what is happening or where to go for information	I never know what is happening or where to go for information Strongly agree	I never know what is happening or where to go for information Agree	I never know what is happening or where to go for information Not sure	I never know what is happening or where to go for information Disagree	I never know what is happening or where to go for information Strongly disagree
People in my community work together to improve things	People in my community work together to improve things Strongly agree	People in my community work together to improve things Agree	People in my community work together to improve things Not sure	People in my community work together to improve things Disagree	People in my community work together to improve things Strongly disagree
I am involved in community groups in my community	I am involved in community groups in my community Strongly agree	I am involved in community groups in my community Agree	I am involved in community groups in my community Not sure	I am involved in community groups in my community Disagree	I am involved in community groups in my community Strongly disagree
I would like to be more involved in my community activities	I would like to be more involved in my community activities Strongly agree	I would like to be more involved in my community activities Agree	I would like to be more involved in my community activities Not sure	I would like to be more involved in my community activities Disagree	I would like to be more involved in my community activities Strongly disagree
My community is a safe environment	My community is a safe environment Strongly agree	My community is a safe environment Agree	My community is a safe environment Not sure	My community is a safe environment Disagree	My community is a safe environment Strongly disagree
I know what groups are active in my community	I know what groups are active in my community Strongly agree	I know what groups are active in my community Agree	I know what groups are active in my community Not sure	I know what groups are active in my community Disagree	I know what groups are active in my community Strongly disagree
My community encourages and welcomes volunteers	My community encourages and welcomes volunteers Strongly agree	My community encourages and welcomes volunteers Agree	My community encourages and welcomes volunteers Not sure	My community encourages and welcomes volunteers Disagree	My community encourages and welcomes volunteers Strongly disagree
Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate	Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate Strongly agree	Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate Agree	Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate Not sure	Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate Disagree	Mobile telephone coverage in my community is adequate Strongly disagree
Internet access in my community is adequate	Internet access in my community is adequate Strongly agree	Internet access in my community is adequate Agree	Internet access in my community is adequate Not sure	Internet access in my community is adequate Disagree	Internet access in my community is adequate Strongly disagree

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* 8. Preparation for emergency events

Have any emergency events impacted you and your family in the past?

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* 9. What emergency events do you think could impact you and your family in the future?

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* 10. Preparation for emergency events
To what extent do you agree with the following statements

	Strongly agree	Agree	Not sure	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area	I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area Strongly agree	I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area Agree	I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area Not sure	I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area Disagree	I feel well prepared to deal with fire in my area Strongly disagree
I have an emergency management plan	I have an emergency management plan Strongly agree	I have an emergency management plan Agree	I have an emergency management plan Not sure	I have an emergency management plan Disagree	I have an emergency management plan Strongly disagree
I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions	I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions Strongly agree	I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions Agree	I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions Not sure	I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions Disagree	I feel well prepared to deal with heatwave conditions Strongly disagree
I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions	I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions Strongly agree	I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions Agree	I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions Not sure	I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions Disagree	I feel well prepared to deal with flood conditions Strongly disagree
I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours	I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours Strongly agree	I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours Agree	I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours Not sure	I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours Disagree	I have discussed my emergency plan with neighbours Strongly disagree

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* 11. Would you have difficulty leaving your home / property in an emergency?

Yes

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* 12. If you would have difficulty leaving your home in an emergency, what would your main issues be? (i.e. Issues relating to health, transport, pets, disabilities).

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* 13. Community information and connection
How do you find out about local community events and opportunities?

	Always	Often	Sometimes	Never
Bridge Connection newsletter	Bridge Connection newsletter Always	Bridge Connection newsletter Often	Bridge Connection newsletter Sometimes	Bridge Connection newsletter Never
Mia Mia Messenger newsletter	Mia Mia Messenger newsletter Always	Mia Mia Messenger newsletter Often	Mia Mia Messenger newsletter Sometimes	Mia Mia Messenger newsletter Never
Word of mouth	Word of mouth Always	Word of mouth Often	Word of mouth Sometimes	Word of mouth Never
Redesdale Web page	Redesdale Web page Always	Redesdale Web page Often	Redesdale Web page Sometimes	Redesdale Web page Never
Mia Mia web page	Mia Mia web page Always	Mia Mia web page Often	Mia Mia web page Sometimes	Mia Mia web page Never
Notices/flyers posted in local businesses	Notices/flyers posted in local businesses Always	Notices/flyers posted in local businesses Often	Notices/flyers posted in local businesses Sometimes	Notices/flyers posted in local businesses Never
Community noticeboards	Community noticeboards Always	Community noticeboards Often	Community noticeboards Sometimes	Community noticeboards Never
Bendigo print media (Advertiser, Weekly)	Bendigo print media (Advertiser, Weekly) Always	Bendigo print media (Advertiser, Weekly) Often	Bendigo print media (Advertiser, Weekly) Sometimes	Bendigo print media (Advertiser, Weekly) Never
City of Greater Bendigo website	City of Greater Bendigo website Always	City of Greater Bendigo website Often	City of Greater Bendigo website Sometimes	City of Greater Bendigo website Never
Kyneton print media – Midland Express	Kyneton print media – Midland Express Always	Kyneton print media – Midland Express Often	Kyneton print media – Midland Express Sometimes	Kyneton print media – Midland Express Never
McIvor Times newspaper	McIvor Times newspaper Always	McIvor Times newspaper Often	McIvor Times newspaper Sometimes	McIvor Times newspaper Never
Social media	Social media Always	Social media Often	Social media Sometimes	Social media Never

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Community facilities and activities

	Strongly agree	Agree	Not sure	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area	I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area Strongly agree	I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area Agree	I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area Not sure	I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area Disagree	I am familiar with the previous community plan in my area Strongly disagree

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* 15. What do think were the successes of the last community plan?

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* 16. What aspects of the last community plan do you think could have worked better?

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* 17. Community facilities and activities

	Strongly agree	Agree	Not sure	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people	I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people Strongly agree	I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people Agree	I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people Not sure	I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people Disagree	I would value more social events that build and maintain connection between local people Strongly disagree

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* 18. What form of community events or activities would you be most likely to support or take part in? (Tick as many as apply).

Recurring or regular events (eg. Community Market, Tai Chi)

Informal /occasional social gatherings (BBQ/casserole nights, social tennis or cricket)

Occasional/annual larger events (e.g. e.g, Flower Show, Opera, Revellers, Big Sing, Dog show )

Council sponsored events (e.g. Summer in the Parks event)

Other musical events

Arts and cultural events

Events/activities for youth

Events/activities for older people

Commercial enterprise or business activities (e.g. Wellness activities, Yoga, dance classes)

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Is there one form of event you are especially interested in?

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* 20. Wider social issues for community advocacy
How important are the following items for the future of your community

	Very important	Important	Not important	Very unimportant	Don't know
Road and traffic safety and upgrades	Road and traffic safety and upgrades Very important	Road and traffic safety and upgrades Important	Road and traffic safety and upgrades Not important	Road and traffic safety and upgrades Very unimportant	Road and traffic safety and upgrades Don't know
Pedestrian and cycle safety	Pedestrian and cycle safety Very important	Pedestrian and cycle safety Important	Pedestrian and cycle safety Not important	Pedestrian and cycle safety Very unimportant	Pedestrian and cycle safety Don't know
Pedestrian and cycle trail development	Pedestrian and cycle trail development Very important	Pedestrian and cycle trail development Important	Pedestrian and cycle trail development Not important	Pedestrian and cycle trail development Very unimportant	Pedestrian and cycle trail development Don't know
Protection of the forest areas	Protection of the forest areas Very important	Protection of the forest areas Important	Protection of the forest areas Not important	Protection of the forest areas Very unimportant	Protection of the forest areas Don't know
Indigenous recognition	Indigenous recognition Very important	Indigenous recognition Important	Indigenous recognition Not important	Indigenous recognition Very unimportant	Indigenous recognition Don't know
Revegetation for biodiversity	Revegetation for biodiversity Very important	Revegetation for biodiversity Important	Revegetation for biodiversity Not important	Revegetation for biodiversity Very unimportant	Revegetation for biodiversity Don't know

Other issues

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* 21. What activities or changes would build a stronger sense of community?

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* 22. What three words would you use to describe your ideal community?

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* 23. What are your priorities for inclusion in the next community plan?

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* 24. Please provide any additional comments

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* 25. Making it Happen
This survey will form the basis for further discussions at separate community events in Mia Mia and Redesdale, after which a draft plan for each locality will be prepared.
Please join your community at:

Community afternoon tea to discuss survey results SUNDAY MAY 27 3pm – Mia Mia Redesdale Primary School

Community Planning Party and Bonfire SATURDAY MAY 26 from 4.30pm at Mia Mia Hall

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* 26. If you would like to become more actively involved in the community, please consider joining your local group.

Redesdale and District Association (RaDA)

Mia Mia Mechanics Institute

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* 1. What town or district do you live in?

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* 2. How long have you lived in this locality? (years)

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* 3. Are you a

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* 4. Do you associate most closely with

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* 5. What do you think makes your community strong?

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* 6. If you could change one thing about your community what would it be?

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* 7. Community feeling and connectionTo what extent do you agree with the following statements

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* 8. Preparation for emergency events Have any emergency events impacted you and your family in the past?

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* 9. What emergency events do you think could impact you and your family in the future?

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* 10. Preparation for emergency events To what extent do you agree with the following statements

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* 11. Would you have difficulty leaving your home / property in an emergency?

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* 12. If you would have difficulty leaving your home in an emergency, what would your main issues be? (i.e. Issues relating to health, transport, pets, disabilities).

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* 13. Community information and connection How do you find out about local community events and opportunities?

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* 14. Community facilities and activities

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* 15. What do think were the successes of the last community plan?

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* 16. What aspects of the last community plan do you think could have worked better?

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* 17. Community facilities and activities

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* 18. What form of community events or activities would you be most likely to support or take part in? (Tick as many as apply).

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* 19. Is there one form of event you are especially interested in?

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* 20. Wider social issues for community advocacyHow important are the following items for the future of your community

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* 21. What activities or changes would build a stronger sense of community?

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* 22. What three words would you use to describe your ideal community?

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* 23. What are your priorities for inclusion in the next community plan?

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* 24. Please provide any additional comments

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* 25. Making it HappenThis survey will form the basis for further discussions at separate community events in Mia Mia and Redesdale, after which a draft plan for each locality will be prepared. Please join your community at:

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* 26. If you would like to become more actively involved in the community, please consider joining your local group.

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* 27. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey If you choose, please supply your contact details Name:

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* 28. Postal or email address

* 7. Community feeling and connection
To what extent do you agree with the following statements

* 8. Preparation for emergency events

Have any emergency events impacted you and your family in the past?

* 10. Preparation for emergency events
To what extent do you agree with the following statements

* 13. Community information and connection
How do you find out about local community events and opportunities?

* 20. Wider social issues for community advocacy
How important are the following items for the future of your community

* 25. Making it Happen
This survey will form the basis for further discussions at separate community events in Mia Mia and Redesdale, after which a draft plan for each locality will be prepared.
Please join your community at:

* 27. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey

If you choose, please supply your contact details
Name: