Federation Council Child, Youth & Family Strategy

Federation Council - Children, Youth & Family Strategy Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey! Your feedback is essential for shaping the Federation Council's Child, Youth & Family Strategy. The information collected will help us understand the needs of children, youth, and families in our community. This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be kept confidential.
Background
1. Where do you reside?*

BalldaleBoree CreekBuraja-LowesdaleCoreenCorowaDaysdaleHowlongMorundahMulwalaOaklandsRandRennieSavernakeUranaOther - Please Specify
2. What is your gender? *

MaleFemaleTransgender, non-binary or another gender not listed herePrefer not to say
3. Do you identify as any of the following? (Please select all that apply)*

I identify as AboriginalI identify as Torres Strait IslanderI live with disabilityI was born overseasI am culturally and linguistically diverseI identify as LGBTQIA+None of the aboveOther - Please Specify
4. Which of the following describes you best?*

I'm a child (11 years or under)I am a young person (12-17 years)I'm a young person (18-25 years)I’m a parent or carerI am a community memberI am a service providerOther - Please Specify
For youth
1. I am (choose the one that applies to you most of the time)*

Studying at a school in the Federation Council areaStudying at a school outside of the Federation Council areaStudying at a university or TAFEWorking full time, part time or casual in the Federation Council areaWorking full time, part time or casual outside of the Federation Council areaNot studying or working
2. Will you stay in the Federation Council after you finish school?*

YesNoNot sureAlready finished school
3. Are you currently employed? *

YesNoNo, but I would like to be
3.1 What type of business do you work for?*

Fast food outlet, café or bakeryLocal club, pub or restaurantSupermarket or retail shopTourism and accommodationAgriculture or farmingConstructionManufacturingHealth care and social assistanceChildcare or babysittingFamily businessSelf-employedOther - Please Specify
4. Do you feel confident about your future career choices?*

Yes, very confidentSomewhat confidentNot very confidentNot confident at all
5. What would help young people be more work ready?*

Better access to great education and training opportunitiesImproved skills and knowledge to navigate the pathways into careersClearer options to take them from school to training, work and further education opportunitiesSupport to find a jobMore local work experience or traineeship options.More secure workDisadvantaged, or at-risk young people better supported to learn and achieveOpportunities for young people with disability to meaningful employmentOther - Please Specify
6. Are you currently involved in any extracurricular activities such as sport, dance or music?*

YesNoNo, but I would like to be
7. What is your main barrier (if any) in engaging in extracurricular activities or extra activities?*

CostLack of timeLack of suitable activities available in the Federation Council areaDo not feel welcomeTransportOther - Please Specify
8. Do you belong to any of the following?*

Sporting clubDrama, theatre or singing clubGuides or ScoutsCommunity groupChurch groupOther - Please Specify
9. Which of these activities and services you aware of that the Council provides for young people? *

Federation Youth CouncilFederation / Miki City Sister Exchange ProgramYouth focused eventsSchool holiday activitiesPublic swimming poolsPublic librariesSporting groundsPublic spaces such as parks, playgrounds and skateparks
10. Do you feel there are enough activities for young people in the community?*

Yes, definitelySomewhat, but more would be niceNo, there’s not much to do
11. Where do you usually socialise with your friends? (Select all that apply)*

McDonalds.Local cafés, and shopsDown the streetSkate parks and playgroundsOutdoor spaces such as parks or reserves.Areas such as the river or the lakeSwimming pools or sports grounds (e.g. basketball courts, football grounds)At friend’s houseAt homeOnlineI don’tOther - Specify
12. Do you feel there are enough youth-friendly places in the community?*

Yes, plentySome, but not enoughNo, not enough at all
13. What would make life in your town and surrounding area better for young people? (Choose your top three)*

More organised youth specific activities and eventsLife skills and education on how to live independently (cooking, financial literacy)Culturally specific activitiesMore activities to connect people who identify as a person with disability, LGBTQI+ or first nationsCreative arts and intellectually stimulating activitiesMore outside public spaces where young people can safely hang outA specific indoor youth space where people could go to after schoolIncreased access to safe public transport to the places I need to goAccess to fun activities without travelling long distancesMore connections with people like meOther - Specify
14. What are the biggest sources of stress for you?*

Study stressStress about the futureFinance or cost of livingFeeling down or anxiousFriendshipsFamilyFeeling lonely
15. How do you cope with stress?*

Spending time with familyTalking to friendsRecreational activities such as shoppingExercise and wellbeing activitiesSeeking support from a mental health professionalDrugs and alcohol
16. Do you feel there are enough mental health support services for young people in the community?*

Yes, plentyYes, but limitedNo, not enoughNot sure
17. Do you feel safe in your community?*

Yes, alwaysMost of the timeRarelyNo, never
18. What would help young people live healthier lives in your town?*

Access to more health, mental health and allied servicesAffordability health and fitness programsMore support for domestic and family violenceBetter access to sexual health amenities and resourcesSafer outdoors spaces to exercise and socialiseOther - Specify
19. What do you see as the key issues and challenges facing youth in the Federation Council area? (Select all that apply)*

Drug and alcohol useSmoking, e-cigarettes and/or vapingAvailability of affordable housingCost of livingMental healthFeeling discounted or like you don’t belongSocial isolationBullying including cyber bullyingRacismUse and impact of social media on wellbeing, mental health and identityEnvironment and climate changeAccess to quality educationCrime and personal safetyManaging healthy relationshipsDomestic and family violenceUnemployment or access to jobsAccess to public transportRoad safety and accidents
20. Do you feel you have a say in decisions made by the Federation Council that affect young people?*

Yes, a lotSometimesNo, not at allNot sureNot interested
21. Which of the following would you most likely be involved in?*

Face-to-face discussionsInteractive websitesSocial mediaWritten questionnaires and feedback formsArt, posters, drama and interactive exercisesStory telling activitiesCommunity consultation sessions or focus groupsYouth CouncilOpportunities to join advisory groups of councilInviting comments on programs or activities aimed at youthInviting feedback on plans for new or upgrading of venues, playgrounds, parks and public spacesAdopting the subject as a project for a school class or other existing groupNoneOther - Specify
22. If the Council wanted to speak with you, what would be the best place to reach you?*

Via your sporting clubVia your group such as guides, and clubsAs part of your school programPop up sessions at places where young people hang outThrough the Youth CouncillorsAt community events and exposNoneOther - Specify
23. How would you like the Federation Council to connect with you on social media?*

InstagramTik-tokFacebookSnapchatYouTubeNoneOther - Specify
For Parents/Community
1. How many children do you have?*

OneTwoThree or more
1.1 What are their ages? (pick all that apply)*

0-56-1112-1718-25Over 25
2. What is your current relationship status?*

Single parent with childrenIn a relationship with childrenOther - Specify
3. Is your child(ren) living with disability?*

YesNoPrefer not to say
4. How long have you lived in the Federation Council area?*

I have just moved here (less than 12 months)I have lived here for five years or lessI here lived here for more than five yearsI have lived here all my life
5. What makes the Federation Council a positive place for children, youth and families?*

Access to outdoor activities such as camping, swimming, walking and fishingThere is plenty of opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities such as sportPeople work together and look out for one another; you feel part of the communityThere is not a lot of crime. You feel save in your home and out and aboutIt is more affordable, so you can have a better quality of lifeThere are more chances to be independent, such as ride or walk to school, and learning to driveFewer cars, less traffic, fresher air and shorter commute timesOther - Please Specify
6. Which of the following have you or your children accessed in the Federation Council in last five years?*

PlaygroupChildcarePreschoolMobile preschoolPrimary schoolHigh schoolTAFE
7. Please select extracurricular activities that your children participated in the past twelve months? (Please select all that apply)*

Sports clubsMusicArtsDanceOther - Please Specify
8. Do you feel there are enough activities for families and young people in the community?*

Yes, definitelySomewhat, but more would be niceNo, there’s not much to do
9. What types of activities or programs would you like to see for children and families?*

SportsSocial and CommunityCulturalOther - Please Specify
10. How do you support your child’s hobbies/extracurricular activities? (Please select all that apply)*

VolunteerProvide transportationFinancial supportMoral supportNoneOther - Please Specify
11. How far do you typically travel to support your child’s extracurricular activities?*

Less than 5 km5-10 km10-20 kmMore than 20 kmNo travel involved
12. What is your main barrier (if any) in engaging in family-related activities?*

CostLack of timeLack of suitable activities available in the Federation Council areaDon’t feel welcomeTransportNoneOther - Please Specify
13. Do you feel you have good access to health services for yourself and your children?*

Yes, excellent accessYes, but limited accessNo, not enough access
13.1 What type of health services do you and your children typically use? (Select all that apply)*

GP (General Practitioner)Paediatric servicesMaternal HealthTherapies such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists.Mental health servicesOther - Please Specify
14. Did you find it easy to find what services and programs are available in or to families in the Federation Council area?*

YesNoNot sure
15. Are you aware Council has a community directory on their website?*

YesNo
16. Do you feel you and your family have adequate access to mental health support?*

Yes, definitelySomewhat, but it could be betterNo, not enough support
17. Do you feel that drug and alcohol support services in your community are accessible for those who need them?*

Yes, very accessibleSomewhat accessibleNo, not accessible enoughNot sure
18. Has the cost of living impacted your family’s ability to access activities and services?*

Yes, significantlyYes, somewhatNo, not reallyNo, not at all
19. What do you see as the key issues and challenges facing families in the Federation Council area? (Select all that apply)*

Drug and alcohol useSmoking, e-cigarettes and/or vapingAvailability of affordable housingCost of livingMental healthFeeling discounted or like you don’t belongSocial isolationBullying including cyber bullyingRacismUse and impact of social media on wellbeing, mental health and identityEnvironment and climate changeAccess to quality educationCrime and personal safetyManaging healthy relationshipsDomestic and family violenceUnemployment or access to jobsAccess to public transportRoad safety and accidents
20. Do you feel your community is safe for children?*

Yes, very safeSomewhat safeNot very safeNo, not safe at all
21. Do you and your family use local library services?*

Yes, oftenOccasionallyNo, but we would like toNo, we don’t use them
21.1 If you use library services, what do you use them for? (Select all that apply)*

Borrowing booksEducational programs for childrenSocial events or activitiesAccessing technology (computers, Wi-Fi)Other - Please Specify
22. Do you and your family use local public swimming pools?*

Yes, oftenOccasionallyNo, but we would like toNo, we don’t use them
22.1 If you use public pools, what do you use them for? (Select all that apply)*

Swimming lessonsSwimming squads/clubSocial and recreation activitiesAs part of your sports club trainingHealth and fitnessTherapyCatch up with family and friendsWater playOther - Please Specify
23. What facilities provided by the Federation Council, do you or your family use? *

Sporting GroundsHalls and spacesPlaygroundsParksOff-leash dog parksOther - Please Specify
24. What do you think of the mix of parks, playgrounds and skateparks for families to enjoy in the Federation Council area? *

Too manyToo fewJust rightDon’t know
25. What do you think of the public spaces and halls in the Federation Council area? *

Too manyToo fewJust rightDon’t know
26. What do you think of the sporting facilities for families available to people living in the Federation Council? *

Too manyToo fewJust rightDon’t know
27. What do you think the social events or activities for families to enjoy in the Federation Council area?*

Too manyToo fewJust rightDon’t know
Is there anything we haven’t covered that you would like the Council to know about?
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Federation Council - Children, Youth & Family Strategy Survey

Background

For youth

For Parents/Community