Strengthening Media Literacy in Pacific Island Communities

Strengthening Media Literacy in Pacific Island Communities

Your voice matters. By completing this survey, you are helping shape media literacy programs that reflect the real experiences, values, and needs of Pacific Island communities in Australia. Your responses will directly inform community-led training, resources, and initiatives designed to reduce the impact of misinformation and disinformation. By sharing your experiences, challenges, and ideas through this survey, you are contributing to practical solutions that support stronger, more informed, and more confident Pacific communities in Australia. Your insights will help guide future funding, programs, and education initiatives that are culturally relevant and community-driven.
Age Group (select all that apply)
Gender (select all that apply)
Participants' postcodes/suburbs:
Country/region of birth:
What is your cultural background?
Media Literacy

1. Knowledge, understanding, and experience of various media forms. In some definitions the concept includes literacy and numeracy. 2. Competence in using various media and the ability to think critically about them.3. Levels of skill and competence in using media devices. "the ability to critically analyse stories presented in the mass media and to determine their accuracy or credibility"
What does 'media literacy' mean to you?
What skills would you associate with Media Literacy?
Worries about media use (incl. mis/disinformation or scams)
Top concerns (rank or list top 3-4):

Other
What worries do you have about media use? Any specific incidents of misinformation, disinformation, or scams?
Select any of Ethnic TV/radio and Social Media Platforms that you may have used

Other
Where you get news, who you trust and what content do you value
Where do you get news/information, and which sources do you trust most?
Most trusted & why (rank or list top 3):
Least trusted & why (rank or list top 3):
Most valued news content for you

Other
In the past 7 days, how often do you follow the news?
In the past month, how often did you avoid news because it felt overwhelming or upsetting?
If you did avoid the news, what would be the reason? (if not then skip question)
What is your language preference for news?
Would any of the following barriers, affect your ability to receive news?

Other
If you selected 'Other', what would be the barrier for you? (skip if not applicable)
Is your cultural community fairly represented in the Media?
Are you fairly represented in the media?
What feels accurate:
What's missing or harmful (stereotypes/omissions):
Would you have any ideas that would improve representation:
Media's impact, emotional response & coping strategies
What are some the positive impacts of the Media that you have experienced or noticed?
What are some of the negative impacts of the Media that you have experienced or noticed?
Spaces where people feel seen/heard (platforms/programs):
Suggestions to strengthen inclusion in the media:
How do you generally feel when watching/listening to the news?

Other
If Other, how would you describe how you generally feel? (Skip if not applicable)
Wellbeing & Coping: What helps you manage news overload? (eg. talking to a friend/family, community discussion, comment online etc) if applicable.
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This survey is being undertaken by The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) and for the Pacific Islander community, they have partnered with PacifiqueX.
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Strengthening Media Literacy in Pacific Island Communities

Media Literacy

Worries about media use (incl. mis/disinformation or scams)

Where you get news, who you trust and what content do you value

Is your cultural community fairly represented in the Media?

Media's impact, emotional response & coping strategies