Ausdance VIC 2026 Membership Survey

We value your feedback

Ausdance VIC is reviewing its services to better support the Victorian dance sector through advocacy, practical actions, safety, employment pathways, and sector development.

This survey will help us understand who you are, what you need, and how Ausdance VIC can best support you and the wider dance community.

Responses are confidential and will be used in aggregate to inform strategic planning.
Participants can opt to be entered in a draw to win a $200 digital Visa card.

The completion date for the survey is Friday 30th January.
1.Which best describes your primary role(s)?(Required.)
2.How would you describe your main dance field?(Required.)
3.Where are you primarily based?(Required.)
4.How is Ausdance VIC important to you?(Required.)
5.How do you currently engage with Ausdance VIC?(Required.)
6.Are you currently a member of Ausdance VIC?(Required.)
7.What motivated you to become a member?(Required.)
8.Are you aware of all the current benefits under your membership?(Required.)
9.How well do you feel the Victorian dance sector is currently supported?(Required.)
1 = Not at all
2 = Poorly
3 = Neutral
4 = Well
5 = Very well
10.How important is sector-wide advocacy to you?(Required.)
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Essential
11.Which advocacy areas should Ausdance VIC prioritise?(Required.)
12.How valuable would the following be?(Required.)
Not valuable at all.
Slightly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
Centralised dance job board
Audition and opportunity listings
Teacher / school directory
RTO and training directory
Venue and presenter listings
Independent artist profile listings
Industry code of conduct
Accreditation or endorsement system
13.Which safety areas matter most to you?(Required.)
14.Would you support sector-wide safety standards or codes?(Required.)
15.What employment-related support would be most useful?(Required.)
16.What would make membership valuable to you?(Required.)
17.What price is reasonable for your current annual membership?(Required.)
18.Age range(Required.)
19.Gender identity(Required.)
20.Do you identify as a Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person?(Required.)
21.Do you speak a language other than English at home?(Required.)
22.Do you identify as a person with disability or access needs?(Required.)
23.Are you based in a regional or remote area?(Required.)
24.Have you experienced a situation where stronger advocacy could have made a difference?
25.Have you ever experienced or witnessed unsafe practices in the dance sector?
26.Does your current dance work provide a sustainable income?
27.If Ausdance VIC introduced a tiered membership model, what services would you expect at a minimum?
28.Are there barriers that make it harder for you or your community to engage with the dance sector?
29.If you are based in a regional or outer-metropolitan area, what specific challenges do you face?
30.Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about the dance sector or how Ausdance VIC could better support you?
31.Do you consent to Ausdance VIC using de-identified quotes from your responses in reports, funding applications, and advocacy materials?(Required.)
Thank You for Your Participation!
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