The purpose of this survey is to better understand the experiences of women, men and gender diverse people in the Grampians Region living in areas that were affected by bushfires that occurred during the summers of 2024 and 2025.
Research has shown that during and after natural disasters such as bushfires, there can be different impacts and effects experienced by women, men and gender diverse people. This project has a particular focus on listening to and understanding the needs and experiences of women and gender diverse people here in the Grampians Region.
Who are we? – Women’s Health Grampians is a local not-for-profit organisation working to improve women’s equality, health and wellbeing across the Grampians Region. We are based in the region and have a commitment to improving outcomes for women and gender diverse people.
What we’ll do with the responses -
- We will use the information provided in the surveys along with our focus groups and interviews to document people’s experiences with the 2024 and 2025 bushfires.
- We will share the report with the intention of improving outcomes and better supporting women and gender diverse people and communities more broadly across the Grampians Region.
- All information will be anonymous and we won’t identify you in the report.
- The report will be made public.
Your privacy is important to us; all answers in this survey are anonymous so they cannot be traced back to you.
Support ServicesWe understand that for some people talking about their experiences can be distressing.
Help is available if you would like to talk to someone for support.
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au
- Kid's Helpline: 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au
- Grampians Community Health Intake - (03) 5358 7400
If you have questions or would like more information before taking part, you can read our participant information sheet by clicking here.
If you need assistance, please contact Claire at Women's Health Grampians -
Email: claire@whg.org.au
Phone: 5322 4100
