For some older people, staying connected to friends and the community can be challenging. We want to understand how you connect with others in your community and what makes it difficult to make or maintain social connections. We will use the information to develop and refine the range of activities, programs and events offered by Council for older people.

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. What is your gender

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* 3. Which suburb do you live in?

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* 4. What makes you feel connected to friends, groups or the wider community?

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* 5. What social activities do you currently participate in?

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* 6. Is there something you used to do that you don't any longer? Why not?

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* 7. What makes it easy or hard to participate in a social activity?

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* 8. What type of activity would you like to participate in? (tick all that apply)

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* 9. What do you need to know about an activity before participating? (tick all that apply)

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* 10. How often would you like to participate in a social activity?

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* 11. What time of day would you prefer to take part in activities?

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* 12. How long would you like activities to be?

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* 13. How do you access information about your community?

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* 14. How would you prefer that we communicate with you? (tick all that apply)

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

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* 16. If you would like us to discuss any of your responses further, or you would like to talk to us about social activities that are currently available, then please provide your contact details below.

Privacy statement 
The personal information you provide is being collected by the Greater Dandenong Council for the primary purpose of Older People and Social Connection Survey. Your personal information will be used solely for this purpose or a directly related purpose. It will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless required or authorized by law. If you fail to provide the required information, Council may be unable to record your interest. If you wish to access or amend your personal information, or if you believe your personal information has been breached, please contact Council's Information Privacy Officer on 8571 100. Greater Dandenong City Council is strongly committed to the responsible handling of personal information and is compliant with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. A copy of Council's Privacy and Personal Information Policy is available on Council's website www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au
  

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