Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust

Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust

Ola Fou: Pacific Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey
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Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Kia orana,Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Ni sa bula and warm Pacific greetings. We invite Pacific youth aged 16–24 years living in the Bay of Plenty to take part in our "Ola Fou: Pacific Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey 2025". This survey is an opportunity for you to share your experiences, thoughts, and needs to help shape programmes and services that better support our Pasifika communities. The survey is completely confidential and will take only 5–10 minutes of your time. Your voice is essential in helping us understand the challenges and opportunities facing Pacific youth today. Thank you for being part of this important initiative.
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Name *

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Age*
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Section 1: Cultural identity and values

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you feel accepted for who you are by the people you live with?
Do you feel like you are accepted by others?
Do you know your whakapapa (heritage or family tree)?

How important are the values of your ethnic group(s) to you?*

Not importantSlightly importantNeutralImportantVery important
How easy is it for you to express your identity?*

Very difficultDifficultNeutralEasyVery easy
Section 2: Safe and stable home environment

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you or your family/whānau worry about not having enough money to buy food?
Do you or your family/whānau worry about paying rent or mortgage?
Do you know your whakapapa (heritage or family tree)?

Do you or your family/whānau worry about paying rent or mortgage?*

NeverRarelyNeutralOftenAlways

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Thinking about where you live, do you agree with the statement: "I have somewhere warm to live"?
Thinking about where you live, do you agree with the statement: "I live in a place that is damp"?

Section 3: Relationships and connections
Who usually looks after you or cares for you? (Select all that apply)*

ParentsSiblingsGrandparentsCaregiverOther familyOther

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you have friends you trust?
Do you feel safe with your friends?

Are you part of any groups, clubs, or teams (e.g., church fellowship, cultural groups, sports teams, volunteer organisations)?*
Section 4: Achieving and contributing
What is the highest level of qualification you have achieved?*

No qualificationsNCEA 1NCEA 2NCEA 3Trade CertificateUniversity degreeCurrently a studentNot sure
What is the highest level of qualification you hope to achieve? See options above*

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you agree with the statement: "I feel I am learning skills and knowledge that will help me in the future"?

Section 5: Work readiness
Have you had any paid or unpaid work experience in the last 12 months?*

Part-time jobSchool holiday jobCasual workFull-time jobNone

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Not confident	Slightly confident	Neutral	Confident	Very confident
How confident are you in applying for a job (e.g., preparing a CV, attending an interview)?

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you agree with the statement: "I have access to support or resources that help me get ready for work (e.g., CV workshops, career advisors, mentors)"?

What skills do you think are most important for work? (Select all that apply)*

Team workCommunicationTime managementLeadershipProblem-solvingTechnical skillsOther

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you feel your education or training is preparing you well for the workforce?

Would you like more opportunities for work-readiness programmes or internships?*
Section 6: Feeling good

How would you rate the following statements?*

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Do you feel safe in your community?
Do you feel safe at school or work?

Section 7: Safety
Have you experienced bullying in the past 12 months?*
Section 8: Access and support
Who do you talk to when you need help? (Select all that apply)*

FamilyFriendsGP DoctorChurch memberYouth workerTeacherCounsellorOther
How do you usually access information about health and wellbeing (e.g., mental health, alcohol, drugs, sex)? (Select all that apply)*

InternetSocial mediaFamilyFriendsSchoolOther
Are you aware of any Pacific-led youth health and wellbeing organisations in the Bay of Plenty region?*
Thank you for your participation.
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