Community Voices - Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Survey

We would love to hear from you.

Help the City of Rockingham make our community more inclusive and welcoming.

The survey is short and confidential.

Skip any questions you don’t want to answer.

By completing it, you can win one of three $100 vouchers.

Survey closes Friday 31 December 2025.

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* 1. How well do you speak and understand English?

I speak and understand a little

I speak and understand okay

I speak and understand well

I speak and understand very well

English is my first language

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* 2. How do you describe yourself?
(please tick all that apply)

Born in Australia

Born overseas (other country)

From a multicultural background (Culturally Linguistically Diverse Community - CaLD)

LGBTQIA+ / Queer community

First Nations/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

People with disability

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If you selected 'Born Overseas', please tell us your country of birth.

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* 4. If you selected 'Born overseas', please tell us your current residency or visa status in Australia?

Permanent Resident\Australian Citizen

Humanitarian Visa Holder (refugee, asylum seeker)

Temporary Visa Holder (e.g., international student visa, temporary protection visa, temporary work visa, bridging visa, family-sponsored visa, holiday visa).

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you speak a language other than English at home?
If yes, please tell us which language(s):

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* 6. What is your age group?

Under 18 years

18–34 years

35–49 years

50–59 years

60 years and over

Prefer not to say

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* 7. What suburb do you live in?

Baldivis

Cooloongup

Golden Bay

Hillman

Karnup

Port Kennedy

Rockingham (central suburb)

Safety Bay

Secret Harbour

Shoalwater

Singleton

Waikiki

Warnbro

Prefer not to say

Other (outside Rockingham area - please specify)

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* 8. Have you visited any of these City of Rockingham facilities or services?
(please tick all that apply)

Libraries (e.g., borrowing books, study, computer access, events and programs)

Rockingham Youth Centre (e.g., events, programs, activities)

Autumn Centre - Seniors' Centre (e.g., events, programs and activities)

Rockingham Arts Centre (e.g., events, exhibitions, workshops)

Sport or aquatic facilities (e.g., Aqua Jetty, Rockingham Aquatic Centre, Baldivis Indoor Sports Complex, Mike Barnett Sports Complex, Warnbro Recreation Centre)

Community halls & function spaces (e.g., venue hire for meetings, celebrations, events)

Rockingham Volunteer Centre (Rockingham Library)

Major City events (e.g., Christmas Lights Launch, News Year's Eve, Celebrate Australia Day, Symphony on the Green, Performance in the Park, Castaways Sculpture Awards, Art Prize).

Parks and playgrounds

City of Rockingham Council Meetings

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What types of events and programs would you like to see more of at the City of Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

Multicultural Events

Skill-building Workshops (e.g., financial and digital literacy, first aid)

Career Development (e.g., resume writing, interview skills, job search, networking skills, LinkedIn)

Technology and Innovation (e.g., coding, 3D Printing, Cricut)

Health and Wellness Programs (e.g., fitness and strength training classes, swimming lessons, balanced nutrition workshops, mindfulness and meditation sessions)

Parenting and Family-Focused Activities

Community Support Information (e.g., how to access services and get help)

Connect Community Transport Services

Volunteer Opportunities

LGBTQIA+ Community Meetups

English Conversation Groups

Book Clubs

Arts and crafts/music and dance/environment and gardening/cooking and baking

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do any of the following stop you from participating in events and programs at the City of Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

I don’t know about events and programs

I don’t understand enough English to feel confident joining in

I don’t feel welcome or represented

Not accessible for people with disability

Not enough childcare options available for attendees

Not enough public transport / It’s hard to get there

The timing doesn’t work for me (e.g. work, family, or other commitments)

Cost of participation or associated expenses to attend

None of the above stop me from participating

Other barriers (please specify)

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* 11. Where do you get information about events and programs in Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

City Website

City 'What's On Calendar'

Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)

City Chronicle

City E-newsletters (e.g., Seniors, Neighbours Unite)

City Library Events and Programs Guide

Posters, flyers and signage

Radio, local newspaper, community noticeboard

Word of mouth/through family and friends

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which two apps do you use most often to chat with others and share photos and videos?

SMS (text message)

WeChat

Facebook Messenger

Instagram

Email (like Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail)

Other platforms (please specify)

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* 13. What is one thing the City of Rockingham could do to support you or your family?
(Please write a few words)

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* 14.
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What is Harmony Week?
Harmony Week is celebrated each March to honour Australia’s rich cultural diversity. It’s about respect, inclusion, and belonging for everyone. People from all backgrounds are invited to join.

Learn more about Harmony Week.

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Community Voices - Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Survey

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* 1. How well do you speak and understand English?

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* 2. How do you describe yourself? (please tick all that apply)

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* 3. If you selected 'Born Overseas', please tell us your country of birth.

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* 4. If you selected 'Born overseas', please tell us your current residency or visa status in Australia?

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* 5. Do you speak a language other than English at home?If yes, please tell us which language(s):

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* 6. What is your age group?

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* 7. What suburb do you live in?

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* 8. Have you visited any of these City of Rockingham facilities or services? (please tick all that apply)

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* 9. What types of events and programs would you like to see more of at the City of Rockingham?(please tick all that apply)

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* 10. Do any of the following stop you from participating in events and programs at the City of Rockingham?(please tick all that apply)

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* 11. Where do you get information about events and programs in Rockingham? (please tick all that apply)

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* 12. Which two apps do you use most often to chat with others and share photos and videos?

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* 13. What is one thing the City of Rockingham could do to support you or your family?(Please write a few words)

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* 2. How do you describe yourself?
(please tick all that apply)

* 5. Do you speak a language other than English at home?
If yes, please tell us which language(s):

* 8. Have you visited any of these City of Rockingham facilities or services?
(please tick all that apply)

* 9. What types of events and programs would you like to see more of at the City of Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

* 10. Do any of the following stop you from participating in events and programs at the City of Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

* 11. Where do you get information about events and programs in Rockingham?
(please tick all that apply)

* 13. What is one thing the City of Rockingham could do to support you or your family?
(Please write a few words)