Thank you for taking part in this research study about aquatics and water safety in and around Townsville, by the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia. 
 
The research study aims to:
  • Explore where, how often and what you do at aquatic locations in and around Townsville
  • Explore how far you travel and how often you visit aquatic locations in and around Townsville
  • Your thoughts on water safety in Townsville
 
What to know before you begin:
  • The survey takes about 10mins
  • You must be 18 years of age or older to participate
  • You reside in or around Townsville
  • All information is confidential and personal information (such as emails) will be held separately from survey responses
  • Survey responses will be used to inform the Townsville and Surrounds Water Safety Strategy and may also be used in publications
  • By undertaking the survey, you are giving your consent to participate
  • Participation is voluntary – you can close out of the survey at any time
  • We do not expect this survey to cause you harm or discomfort. If you feel these things, please stop and close the survey
  • Please read all the questions
If you would like to go into the draw for a $100 visa card (there are three on offer) or 1 x term (11 weeks) of swimming lessons (to the value of $231 ) from Kylie's Swim School, then please provide your e-mail at the end of the survey. This information will be held separately from your survey responses. 

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* 1. Your home postcode is?

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* 2. In Townsville and surrounds how dangerous would you rate the following:

  Not at all Dangerous Somewhat Dangerous Dangerous Very Dangerous Unsure
Crocodiles
Stingers
Drowning
E-scooters
Roads
Driving through flood water
Cyclones

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* 3. How often do you use / go to the following aquatic locations ?

  Weekly Fortnightly Monthly Once every 3 months Once every 6 months Once a year Less than once a year Never Unsure
a public swimming pool (such as an aquatic centre)
my home swimming pool
relative/friends home swimming pool
beach and ocean foreshore
river / creek / weir
lake
dam
water park / theme park
ocean open water

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* 4. How long does it take you to typically travel from your home to local aquatic location (see below) where you go most frequently? (In minutes)

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* 5. What do you do at the following aquatic location (Select all that apply)

  Social gathering / Picnic / BBQ Walking / running / biking / scootering Swimming / playing in the water Training / fitness / aerobics Surfing / body board /Kite surfing Power Boating including jet ski Sail Boating / Yacht Paddle craft Diving / snorkeling Fishing Water Skiing
a public swimming pool (such as an aquatic centre)
my home swimming pool
relative/friends home swimming pool
beach and ocean foreshore
river / creek / weir
lake
dam
water park / theme park
ocean open water

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* 6. Do you ever drink alcohol when you are around aquatic locations (bodies of water)?

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* 7. Do you ever swim / engage in aquatic activities after or while drinking alcohol?

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* 8. Are you ever concerned or worried about your safety or the safety of others when around aquatic locations?

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* 9. Do you consider yourself…. (Select one answer)

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* 10. How many lengths of an Olympic size swimming pool (50m) do you think you can swim without stopping?

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* 11. Have you ever had first aid and/or CPR training?

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* 12. How long ago was the first aid and/or CPR training?

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* 13. Where would you say are the three safest places to go into the water in and around Townsville and why (please provide as much details as possible)

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* 14. Where do you think are the most dangerous water locations are in and around Townsville and why (please provide as much detail as possible):

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* 15. Is there anything else you would like to say about water safety in Townsville and surrounds?

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* 16. Are you?

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* 17. You age group is?

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