National Optimism Survey National Optimism Question Title * 1. How optimistic are you about the future of Australia over the next ten years? Very Pessimistic Uncertain Very Optimistic Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 2. How important are the following factors in contributing to your level of optimism in the future? Please rank them in order of importance from top to bottom. Tick the N/A if it is of no value. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Economic stability and prospects N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Trust in our institutions N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Our scientific and technological prowess N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Community well-being and happiness N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Environmental care and sustainability N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Creativity of our people N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Opportunities to have a say in policy decisions N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Strong educational systems and opportunities N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A A culture that values compassion, kindness, and inclusivity N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Effective and inspiring community leaders N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Quality of government leadership N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Diversity of our population N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 N/A Business leadership and entrepreneurial spirit N/A Question Title * 3. What do you reckon are the best indicators of Australian national optimism? Please rank in order of priority, with the most important at the top. We have used Australian slang for some humour, fun and originality. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Community Crack: Volunteering, participation in local events, community barbies, or lending a hand at the local surf club. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Giving it a Red Hot Go: The belief that with some elbow grease, anyone can make it big in Oz. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Fair Dinkum News: Trusting the journos to give us the straight story, not just a load of pessimistic drivel. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Proud Aussie Vibes: Wearing our green and gold with pride, confident in our place on the world stage. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Life's Good-o-Meter: On the whole, how stoked are most Aussies with life down under? N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Caring for Country: Putting in the hard yakka to look after our land, from the bush to the beach. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Safe and Sound: Feeling confident enough for a night-time stroll, knowing the neighbourhoods are as safe as houses. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Having a Squiz Ahead: Our collective yarn about the future – do ya reckon we're on the up and up? N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Splashing Some Cash: Consumer spending is up. N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Young Guns' Goss: The up-and-comers and their outlook – are our young people hopeful? N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Mental Wellbeing: How we're all coping; looking out for each other and fewer battling their demons N/A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 N/A Sticking Around in Oz: Fewer dreaming of jumping ship and more wanting to build a future right here. N/A Question Title * 4. Are there other things you think are important in creating an optimistic future for our nation? Would you add any of these or something else? A clear and inspiring national vision Initiatives led by communities, encompassing deliberative democracy and other forms of civic engagement and participation Meaningful decisions, actions and outcomes from government Enhanced investments in innovation and infrastructure Clear policy directions on sustainability – economic, social and environment A positive outlook among local business owners and entrepreneurs Emphasis on educational achievements More optimistic leadership, fewer haters Other (please specify) Next
