Planning for Health: Join the Conversation About Esperance’s Future

We’re reviewing our Public Health Plan to support the wellbeing of everyone in our community—and we need your input. This survey asks about your experiences, priorities, and ideas for improving health and lifestyle in the Shire of Esperance.
Your feedback will help guide decisions on things like:
✅ Community safety and mental health support
✅ Parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces
✅ Environmental health and sustainability
✅ Programs for children, seniors, and diverse communities.
This survey closes 31 January 2026.
The survey is managed by the Shire of Esperance, and all information collected will only be used for this purpose, in line with our Privacy Policy.

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* 1. My Locality

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* 2. Are you a

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* 3. What is your gender identity?

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* 4. Your current age?

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* 5. Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?

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* 6. Within the Shire of Esperance, please rank these public health contributions to reflect their importance to you. Most Important - Top | Least Important - Bottom.

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* 7. What are the top 3 barriers you face that negatively impact your health?

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* 8. What are the activities you enjoy doing?

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* 9. Do you feel that public health services are culturally appropriate and inclusive?

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* 10. Have you ever experienced difficulty accessing local government or community services due to language or cultural barriers?

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* 11. If yes, What would help improve your access? Can pick more than one

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* 12. How often do you spend time outdoors during peak UV hours (10am-4pm)?

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* 13. What so you do to protect yourself from sunburn when outdoors?

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* 14. Have you experienced sunburn in the past 12 months?

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* 15. Are you aware of how much time you spend on screens each day? A screen includes computer, mobile, television, or games console.

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* 16. Would you like to reduce your screen time?

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* 17. If yes, what are your motivators for change?

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* 18. How often do you swim or engage in water activities at local beaches, lakes and/or estuaries?

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* 19. Would you be interested in attending a water safety workshop?

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* 20. What do you feel are the best ways to assess hazards when undertaking coastal activities (e.g. signage, tide times, lifeguards)?

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* 21. Have you ever used public transport within Esperance? e.g. TransWA, taxi, share ride

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* 22. If no, what are the reasons for not accessing public transport?

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* 23. Do current public transport (TransWA) routes meet your travel needs?

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* 24. Are you, or someone in your household, currently using tobacco or vaping products?

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* 25. To what extent should alcohol be part of community sporting activities?

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* 26. Have you ever felt uncomfortable or concerned about alcohol use at sporting events?

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* 27. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
There is strong community spirit in my local area
I feel like I belong in my local community
I am proud of the area where I live
I feel like my life has a sense of purpose
I enjoy interacting with my neighbours
I know where to get help when I need it

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* 28. What do we need to focus on in the next 10 years to unlock a healthy future for you?

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* 29. Write down one (1) idea that would make Esperance better.

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* 30. Do you have any other comments? What else would support you to make lifestyle choices? (Optional)

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