BoorYul-Bah-Bilya (Mandoon Bilya - Helena River) Survey

BoorYul-Bah-Bilya (Mandoon Bilya - Helena River) Survey
Our rivers are in trouble - most are degraded and less than 1% are in pristine condition in Western Australia. We have a unique opportunity to change how our rivers are cared for but we need your help.

BoorYul-Bah-Bilya is a new initiative developed by Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association that aims to address declining river health by creating a new type of community catchment plan for rivers.

Our plan focuses on the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) located in Perth, but we hope that it will have far-reaching impacts by creating a process that can be applied to any river.

We want to know what you think about the Mandoon Bilya!

Your input is very important to us. The more people complete this survey, the stronger our plan will be, so we want to hear from everyone, even if you don't live near the river.

For more information, visit our website (https://bibbul.org/) or email us on manager@bibbul.org

Thank you :)
What is your home postcode?*
Had you heard of the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) before this survey?*

YesNoUnsure
How much do you know about the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*

A lot of knowledgeSome knowledgeVery little knowledgeNothing at allUnsure
How often do you visit the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*

DailyAt least once a weekAt least once a monthVery rarelyNever - I have never visited the river
Do you feel connected to the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*

Yes, very connectedYes, somewhat connectedNo, I don't feel connected to the river at allUnsure
Do you live along the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) or one of its tributaries?*

Yes, my home backs on to the riverYes, the river flows through my gardenNoUnsure
Do you use water from the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) or its tributaries?*

Yes, for drinking waterYes, for irrigation, stock watering and other non-potable usesNoUnsure
Do you work or study alongside the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*

YesNoUnsure
If yes, what does this involve?
Are you involved in any community or volunteer groups that have an interest in the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*

YesNoUnsure
If yes, what does this involve?
Do you access the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) for recreation and leisure?*

YesNoUnsure
If yes, which places do you visit and why?
How easy is it to access the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) for recreation and leisure?*

Very easyEasy enough with a bit of effortDifficultVery difficultUnsure

How valuable do you think the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) is to our community?*

Rows	Very valuable	Valuable	Slightly valuable	Not valuable at all	Unsure
Environmental aspects (e.g. freshwater ecosystem, biodiversity, fauna habitat, tree canopy, green spaces, water for wildlife etc)
Social aspects (e.g. open space for recreation and leisure, community health and wellbeing, food source, inspiration for art etc)
Cultural aspects (e.g. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal culture and heritage, historical places and stories, spiritual connection etc)
Economic aspects (e.g. local jobs, local industry, economic development, tourism, agriculture, viticulture, forestry etc)
Drinking water resource via the Mundaring Weir

What do you think is the most valuable thing about the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*
How important do you think the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) is to Noongar people?*

Very importantImportantSlightly importantNot important at allUnsure
How healthy do you think the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) is?*

Very healthyModerately healthyModerately unhealthyVery unhealthyUnsure
How protected do you think the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) is?*

Very protectedModerately protectedSlightly vulnerableVery vulnerableUnsure
Do you think sufficient resources and money are invested into the river?*

No, there should be more resources and money investedYes, there seems to be the right amount of resources and money investedThere should be less resources and money investedUnsure
What do you think is the biggest threat or challenge faced by the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*
In your opinion, what is the biggest future opportunity for the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River)?*
Is there anything else you'd like us to know about?
Had you heard about the BoorYul-Bah-Bilya program before taking this survey?*

YesNoUnsure
If yes, how did you hear about us?
Name

First NameLast Name
Gender*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryPrefer not to say
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person?*

Yes, I am a Noongar personYes, I am a non-Noongar Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander personNoPrefer not to say
Do you belong to any of these groups?*

SeniorsYoung people (under 18 years)People living with a disabilityPeople born outside of AustraliaPeople who do not speak English as their first languageNone of the above
What year were you born?
What is your email address?
example@example.com
Would you like to be added to our mailing list so we can invite you to events and update you on our progress?

YesNo
If you have information on the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) that you'd like to share with us, including stories, photographs, maps and other documents, we would love to hear from you! Please send us on an email on manager@bibbul.org

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! :)
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