RRR Network Annual "What RRR Women Want" Survey 2025

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* 2. What do you think the RRR Network's priority should be? (Select all that apply).

Advocating on major issues impacting rural, regional & remote women and their related communities.

Providing and creating pathways for personal and professional development, networking, leadership opportunities, mentorship and education.

Assisting rural, regional and remote women to access better employment and or strengthen their business outcomes.

Promoting the value of regional communities and the vital resources they provide as essential to the long-term social, cultural, economic and environmental sustainability of WA and the nation.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you a financial member of the RRR Network? Tell us why or why not.

Yes

Why or why not?

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* 4. What is the main benefit of the RRR Network to you? Select all that apply.

I have not engaged with the RRR Network before

Connecting to other like minded people

Accessing education and training

Being part of a group that promotes women in rural, regional and remote WA

Their advocacy on rural, regional and remote women and community

Their communications, social media and information sharing of regional activities

Inspiration and empowerment

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* 5. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? You may select more than one.

I have an injury/disability that is preventing me from working

Retired

Not employed, not looking for work

Not employed, looking for work

Full-time

Part-time

Self-employed

Student

Maternity leave

Underemployed (not having enough paid work or not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities)

Employed but limited hours due to visa restrictions.

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your sense of job security?

I feel very secure in my job

I feel somewhat secure

I feel uncertain about my job security

I feel insecure about my job

I am at risk of losing my job

I am self-employed and uncertain

I am self-employed and feel secure

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* 7. If you're a business owner or self employed what are your main work related priorities?

Not applicable

Enter your priorities

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* 8. In the past 12 months, have you undertaken any of the following to support your employment/business? (Select all that apply)

Formal training or certification

On-the-job training

Online courses or webinars

Workshops or seminars

Informal learning (e.g., mentoring, self-study)

No training undertaken

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* 9. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Primary school

Secondary/High school

Vocational education and Training (VET) / TAFE

Post Graduate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD degree

Diploma

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What industry do you work in?

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* 11. If you are working, where is your main place of work?

At home (remote work)

At home (self-employed)

On-site (e.g., office, factory, farm, mine, port)

In the field or outdoors

I do not currently have a workplace

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* 12. What do you think would encourage more women to work in typically male-dominated industries such as agriculture, mining, ports, energy and telecommunications (and others) in your region? (Select all that apply).

More flexible working hours

Improved workplace safety

Equal pay and career advancement opportunities

Access to training and education

Supportive workplace culture

Childcare support or family-friendly policies

Visible women role models and mentors

Community awareness and outreach

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is the current total amount of your student debt?

I have no student debt

Less than $10,000

$10,000 – $24,999

$25,000 – $49,999

$50,000 – $74,999

$75,000 – $99,999

$100,000 or more

Prefer not to say

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* 14. Have you opted out or delayed furthering your education in the last two years due to affordability?

Yes

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* 15. Which of the following best describes your current superannuation (super) situation? Super is a system to prepare financially for retirement.

I have a super account that receives regular employer contributions.

I have a super account, but contributions are irregular or paused.

I do not have a super account.

I'm not sure about my super status.

I have a Self or Family Managed Super Fund

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* 16. What is your current superannuation balance?

I don't have any super

Under $25,000

$26,000 - $55,000

$56,000 - $85,000

$86,000 - $100,000

$101,000 - $135,000

$136,000 - $200,000

$201,000 - $250,000

$251,000 - $300,000

$301,000 - $350,000

More than $351,000

I do not know my super balance

Prefer not say

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* 17. What is your current personal annual income (excluding any superannuation contributions)?

Under $50,000

$51,000 - $80,000

$81,000 - $100,000

$100,000 - $130,000

$150,000 - $200,000

Above $200,000

Prefer not to say

Not receiving any income

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* 18. When it comes to key decision-making in your household, in which of the following areas do you influence the final outcome? (Select all that apply).

Applying for credit or loans

Meeting with financial professionals (e.g., bank managers, accountants, lawyers)

Making large household purchases (e.g., furniture, electronics, artwork)

Budgeting and managing household expenses

Choosing insurance or financial products

Planning for major life events (e.g., education, travel, retirement)

My partner/another family member handles this entirely

I do not participate in household decision-making

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* 19. On a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being ‘none’ and 10 being ‘absolute’), when it comes to financial assets including cash, savings, superannuation, mortgages and daily spending account, how much control and oversight do you feel you have?

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* 20. Which group below includes your age?

Under 15

15-19

20-30

31-40

41-50

51-60

61-70

71 and over

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* 21. Which of the following best describes your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status? (Please select one)

Aboriginal

Torres Strait Islander

Both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Neither

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Do you speak English at home? If no, please write in the comment box the language you speak at home.

Yes

Language spoken at home (other than English)

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* 23. If you're a primary care giver of children, approximately how far do you live (travelling by vehicle) from your children’s school/high-school or childcare?

I am not a primary care giver

My children are in boarding school

My children school at home

Less than 10 minutes

10–20 minutes

21–30 minutes

More than 30 minutes

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* 24. In the past 12 months, which of the following community activities have you participated in? (Select all that apply).

Volunteering

Attending local events or festivals

Boards/committees

Local Government

Participating in local clubs or groups

Supporting local businesses

Engaging in community decision-making (e.g., town halls, surveys)

Participating in RRR Network activities

None of the above

RRR Network Annual "What RRR Women Want" Survey 2025

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* 1. What is a priority for you - today - as a rural, regional, remote woman (Select up to three only).

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* 2. What do you think the RRR Network's priority should be? (Select all that apply).

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* 3. Are you a financial member of the RRR Network? Tell us why or why not.

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* 4. What is the main benefit of the RRR Network to you? Select all that apply.

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* 5. Which of the following categories best describes your employment status? You may select more than one.

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your sense of job security?

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* 7. If you're a business owner or self employed what are your main work related priorities?

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* 8. In the past 12 months, have you undertaken any of the following to support your employment/business? (Select all that apply)

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* 9. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 10. What industry do you work in?

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* 11. If you are working, where is your main place of work?

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* 12. What do you think would encourage more women to work in typically male-dominated industries such as agriculture, mining, ports, energy and telecommunications (and others) in your region? (Select all that apply).

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* 13. What is the current total amount of your student debt?

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* 14. Have you opted out or delayed furthering your education in the last two years due to affordability?

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* 15. Which of the following best describes your current superannuation (super) situation? Super is a system to prepare financially for retirement.

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* 16. What is your current superannuation balance?

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* 17. What is your current personal annual income (excluding any superannuation contributions)?

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* 18. When it comes to key decision-making in your household, in which of the following areas do you influence the final outcome? (Select all that apply).

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* 19. On a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being ‘none’ and 10 being ‘absolute’), when it comes to financial assets including cash, savings, superannuation, mortgages and daily spending account, how much control and oversight do you feel you have?

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* 20. Which group below includes your age?

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* 21. Which of the following best describes your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status? (Please select one)

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* 22. Do you speak English at home? If no, please write in the comment box the language you speak at home.

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* 23. If you're a primary care giver of children, approximately how far do you live (travelling by vehicle) from your children’s school/high-school or childcare?

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* 24. In the past 12 months, which of the following community activities have you participated in? (Select all that apply).

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* 25. What is your gender?

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* 26. Select your WA region of long-term residence from the following: