• Gippsland Stigma Reduction Campaign – Community & Lived Experience Survey

    A multi-page anonymous community survey about mental health, suicide, alcohol/drug use, stigma, help-seeking, and campaign ideas for Gippsland. Please read the consent information first and note that support resources are available throughout.

  • Page 1 - Introduction & Consent

  • You are invited to share your views about mental health, suicide, and alcohol/drug use as part of Gippsland Primary Health Network's Stigma Reduction Campaign.

    Purpose: To understand community attitudes and experiences with stigma, and design a campaign that reflects what Gippsland communities need.

    What's involved: Complete this anonymous survey (10-15 minutes) about your attitudes, experiences, and ideas for reducing stigma.

    Who can participate: Anyone 18+ who lives, works, or spends time in Gippsland.

    Voluntary & Confidential:

    • Participation is completely voluntary. Skip any question or exit any time.
    • Responses are anonymous - no names or identifying info collected.
    • Results are reported in aggregate only.

    Gippsland PHN-related queries: Contact Gippsland PHN at info@gphn.org.au.

    Support: If this survey raises concerns, help is available 24/7:

    • Lifeline: 13 11 14
    • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

  • Page 2 - Section 1: About You

  • SECTION 1: About You
  • What is your age group?*
  • Which of the following best describes your gender?*
  • Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?*
  • Do you identify with any of the following? (Select all that apply - optional)
  • Have you ever sought professional help for a mental health, emotional support, or substance use concern?*

  • Page 3 - Section 2: Social Distance Scale

  • SECTION 2: Social Distance Scale
  • The next questions are about how comfortable you would feel in various situations with a person who has experienced mental health challenges. Please answer honestly - there are no right or wrong answers. Imagine a person who has been treated for a serious mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia. They are now stable and living in the community.
  • How willing would you be to...*
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  • Page 4 - Section 3: Beliefs & Stereotypes

  • SECTION 3: Beliefs & Stereotypes
  • Please rate how much you agree or disagree with each statement below.*
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  • Page 5 - Section 4: Help-Seeking Attitudes & Knowledge

  • SECTION 4: Help-Seeking Attitudes & Knowledge
  • Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement below.*
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  • Page 6 - Section 5: Self-Stigma

  • SECTION 5: Self-Stigma
  • Thinking about your own experiences, please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each statement below.*
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  • Page 7 - Section 6: Information Sources & Campaign Input

  • SECTION 6: Information Sources & Campaign Input
  • Q44. Where do you currently get information about health and wellbeing?*
  • Q45. Who do you trust most for advice about mental health, suicide, or substance use? (Select up to 3)*
  • Q46. Which social media platforms do you use?*
  • Q47. Have you heard of any mental health awareness campaigns in the past year?*

  • Page 8 - Thank You

  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your responses will help inform the Gippsland PHN Stigma Reduction Campaign.

  • 24/7 support resources: If this survey has brought up difficult feelings or you would like support, please contact one of the following services:

    • Lifeline 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
    • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | www.beyondblue.org.au
    • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
    • Kids Helpline (ages 5-25) 1800 55 1800
    • Alcohol & Drug Information Service 1800 250 015
    • QLife (LGBTQIA+) 1800 184 527
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