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Townsville & Surrounds Aquatic Survey

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. 
1.Your home postcode is?(Required.)
2.In Townsville and surrounds how dangerous would you rate the following:(Required.)
Not at all Dangerous
Somewhat Dangerous
Dangerous
Very Dangerous
Unsure
Crocodiles
Stingers
Drowning
E-scooters
Roads
Driving through flood water
Cyclones
3.How often do you use / go to the following aquatic locations ?(Required.)
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
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)(Required.)
5.What do you do at the following aquatic location (Select all that apply)(Required.)
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
6.Do you ever drink alcohol when you are around aquatic locations (bodies of water)?
7.Do you ever swim / engage in aquatic activities after or while drinking alcohol?
8.Are you ever concerned or worried about your safety or the safety of others when around aquatic locations?(Required.)
9.Do you consider yourself…. (Select one answer)(Required.)
10.How many lengths of an Olympic size swimming pool (50m) do you think you can swim without stopping?(Required.)
11.Have you ever had first aid and/or CPR training?(Required.)
12.How long ago was the first aid and/or CPR training?(Required.)
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)(Required.)
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):(Required.)
15.Is there anything else you would like to say about water safety in Townsville and surrounds?
16.Are you?
17.You age group is?