Presbyterian Support Northern/Family Works Northern

2016 Supporter Survey

1. About social services

50% of survey complete.

Thank you for your feedback. Your responses will help us understand the needs in your community, your reasons for supporting our work, and how we can best communicate with you. Please complete the questionnaire below or fill in your physical version that you would have received through mail. Your response will remain confidential to Presbyterian Support Northern/Family Works and will not be passed on to any third party.

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* 1. What do you believe would help address New Zealand’s pressing social issues?

improve families’ financial independence

stop family violence

more support for older people

access to adequate housing

greater community engagement

others (please specify)

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* 2. How much does the information we provide increase your understanding of the issues facing families and individuals in need in your community?

a great deal

a moderate amount

a lot

a little

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* 3. Have you personally been supported by a social services organisation?

Yes

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* 4. Which areas of our work interest you most?

Family Works services that

• act and advocate to keep vulnerable children safe
• help children and young people thrive
• build strong families
• improve parenting skills

Budgeting services and emergency food parcels (Auckland only) that encourage families
to become financially independent.

Enliven home and community support services that

• help disabled and injured people stay healthy
• enable older people to live independently in their own homes
• connect older people socially with others
• build resilience in day-to-day living
• support those living with dementia

Other (please specify)