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PWDA Board Director Nomination and Election Process Member Survey

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

PWDA has begun reviewing the Board Director nomination and election process with the aim of making it more accessible, transparent and inclusive for members. This work will be delivered through a phased approach, with improvements introduced over time to allow for member feedback and continuous improvement. You can learn more about the PWDA Board Director Election Process Review on the PWDA website.

PWDA Board Director Election Process Member Survey

This survey is an opportunity for PWDA members to tell us how accessible, transparent and easy to understand the process is, and how we can improve information and member participation.

Your feedback will help PWDA improve the Board Director nomination and election process including how we communicate and support members to participate in future elections.

Please note, any changes must follow the PWDA Constitution and legal requirements. Information on the PWDA Constitution can be accessed on the PWDA Constitution and Policy website page.

This survey should take around 10 minutes to complete. You can answer as much or as little as you like. There are no right or wrong answers.

The survey will close on Monday 13 April 2026 at 5:00pm AEST.

If you would prefer to share feedback another way, you can also contact us at:
Phone: 1800 422 015
Email: pwd@pwd.org.au

Information collection statement
This survey is for PWDA members. We ask you to provide your name so we can confirm you are a PWDA member. Responses will be de-identified.

You can choose how much information you share.

Any personal information you provide will be handled in line with PWDA’s Privacy Policy.
1.Your full name (so we can confirm you are a PWDA member)
Section 1: Understanding of the PWDA Constitution and PWDA Board Director role

In this section we ask you about your understanding of the PWDA Constitution and the role of a PWDA Board Director.

The Constitution sets out how PWDA is structured and governed as well as our main organisational activities. It also explains the roles, responsibilities and powers of the board, directors, management and members.

PWDA Board elections must follow the PWDA Constitution. Under the PWDA Constitution, the Board is responsible for setting and managing the nomination and election process. This helps ensure the Board has the skills, experience and diversity needed to govern the organisation effectively.
2.How well do you understand the PWDA Constitution?
3.What would help you better understand the PWDA Constitution?
4.How well do you understand the role of a PWDA Board Director?
5.What do you think the role of a PWDA Board Director is?
6.What would help you better understand the PWDA Board Director role?
7.In your opinion, what skills or experience are important for the PWDA Board to have?
(Select all that you think are important)
Section 2. PWDA Board Director Nomination Participation and Engagement

This section will help PWDA understand how current members are participating in the nomination process, identify improvements that could be made and how you might want to support that.
8.Did you submit a PWDA Board Director nomination in the most recent PWDA Board Director election?
9.Did you have enough information about how to nominate to be a PWDA Board Director before nominations opened?
10.If you did not submit a nomination in the most recent election, please tell us why?
Your answer might include things like barriers you faced, questions about who was eligible, or any other reasons you want to share.
11.What could PWDA do to support members to nominate to be a PWDA Board Director? (Select all that apply)
12.In your opinion, are there any situations where someone should not be allowed to be a PWDA Board Director? (Select all that you think are important)
Section 3. PWDA Board Director Election Participation and Engagement

In this section, we ask you questions about your participation in the PWDA Board Director election and voting process and what you would like it to be in the future.
13.Did you vote in the most recent PWDA Board Director election? This was held in September 2025.
14.Was the information about the PWDA Board Director election easy for you to access and understand (this includes information about candidates and how to vote)?
15.Did you have enough information about the candidates to decide who to vote for?
16.If you did not vote in the most recent election, please tell us why?
Your answer might include things like barriers you faced, limited information on the candidates, or any other reasons you want to share.
17.Tell us how you would like to be part of the PWDA Board election process in the future.
Section 4. Additional feedback
18.Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the PWDA Board Director nominations and election process?
Thank you for your feedback.