MPHN Community Survey

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is taking the pulse on health using a community survey and everyone’s invited to get involved!

Your response is confidential, we aren't asking your name. Your responses will be aggregated to help us to plan health services the Primary Health Network commissions.

Some questions about you to help us describe who answers the survey

Which town do you live in?

How old are you? (please choose one)

12-18 years19-24 years25-44 years45-64 years65-84 years85+ years

Are you the parent or guardian of a child aged 16 years or under?

YesNo

Do you identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?

AboriginalTorres Strait IslanderBoth Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderNeither

What is your gender?

Man or maleWoman or femaleNon-binaryI use a different term (please specify)Prefer not to answer

I use a different term (please describe)

What is your sexual orientation?

Straight (heterosexual)Gay or LesbianBisexualI use a different term (please specify)Don't knowPrefer not to answer

I use a different term (please specify)

Where were you born?

AustraliaEnglandNew ZealandIndia PhilippinesVietnamItalyOther (Please specify)

Other (Please specify)

Do you identify as a immigrant, refugee or an asylum seeker?

YesNo

Who did you leave your country with?

AloneWith FamilyWith Freinds Do not know/no answerOther (Please specify)

Other (Please specify here)

What language do you use at home?

English only used at home ArabicMandarinPunjabiKurdishMalayalamOther (please specfiy)

Other lanuage (please specify)

What is your Australian Defence Force Service status?

Currently serving Previously served (and not currently serving)Has never served

Which of the following do you have? (please choose all that apply)

Medicare CardHealth Care CardVeteran Affairs CardDisability Pension CardAged Care Pension CardPrivate Health InsuranceNone of the above

What is your usual activity during the day? (please choose all that apply)

Work full timeWork part timeSelf employedLooking for workCaring duties - childrenCaring duties - otherSchool or studyingRetired or pensionerVolunteer

What you think about your community

What are the best things about living in your town? (please choose all that apply)

Friendly peopleCommunity spiritNatural environmentServices and facilitiesHistory and heritageCommunity eventsCulture and artsLifestyleShops and cafesOther

Community Other (please describe)

Thinking about your local community, please choose the response that best applies:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I feel proud to live in this community

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

This community copes pretty well when faced with challenges

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

The town has good facilities like shops, childcare, schools and libraries

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

There is easy access to sports, recreational and leisure facilities

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

People here get involved in local issues and activities

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

This community is a safe place to live

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

All groups in this community are treated with respect

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

Racism is a problem in our community

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

Living costs are affordable here, e.g. food, petrol, housing

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

Thinking about your own experience of living in your town, please choose the response that best applies:

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I really feel like I’m part of this community

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I often participate in community activities

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I can get help from my friends, family and neighbours when needed

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I can access community and support groups that meet my needs

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I can get involved in local decision-making processes if I want to

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

I have experienced racism or discrimination in this town

Strongly disagreeDisagreeAgreeStrongly agree

Please list any community groups, clubs or activities that you have been part of in the last 12 months:

Your Health and Wellbeing

On a scale from 1 to 10 how would you rate your health?

1 = poor2345678910 = excellent

On a scale from 1 to 10 how would you rate your overall life satisfaction?

1 = poor2345678910 = excellent

Which health challenges do you experience? (Please choose all that apply)

Alcohol or other drug useArthritis/osteoporosisCancerChronic painDementia/Alzheimers diseaseDiabetes (type 1 or 2)Heart diseaseHigh blood pressureIntellectual disabilityKidney diseaseLung disease (asthma, COPD)Mental health/wellbeingPhysical disabilityStrokeWeight/nutritionOther

Health/Wellbeing Other (please describe)

What do you think are the five (5) most serious health and wellbeing concerns for your community as a whole? (Tick up to 5 that apply)

Ageing issuesCancerChild abuse/neglectCost of livingDiabetesDrug and alcohol misuseDiet and exerciseFamily violenceHeart diseaseHousing affordabilityPoor access to healthcareMental health issuesRecreational opportunitiesSocial isolationSuicideTransportOther

Five health concerns Other (please describe)

Thinking about these issues, what do you think needs to happen to improve health and wellbeing in your town?

Access to health and medical services across the Murrumbidgee

We are interested in knowing about the factors that influence your access to some health and medical services in the Murrumbidgee. The next set of question will provide us with valuable information for our future planning.

How easy or difficult is it for you to access a GP?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a GP ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other

How easy or difficult is it for you to access a Specialist Doctor?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a Specialist Doctor ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other (Specilaist doctor)

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Allied Health e.g. (psychologist, speech therapist)?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a Allied Health e.g. (psychologist, speech therapist) ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other (Allied Health e.g. (psychologist, speech therapist)

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Alcohol and Other Drugs Services?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing Alcohol and Other Drugs Services ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other Alcohol and Other Drugs Services

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Aged Care Services?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing Aged Care Services ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other Aged Care Services

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Mental Health Services?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a Mental Health Services ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other Mental Health

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Childcare Services?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a Childcare ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other Childcare

How easy or difficult is it for you to access Education and Training?

Very easyEasy Difficult Very difficult

What are some of the factors that make accessing a Education and Training ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’? (Please choose all that apply)

CostPhysical accessTransportWait times Travel distanceNo access to interpreters Not culturally appropriate/safe Other (please specify)

Other Education and Training

What other services do you need that are currently unavailable or difficult to access?

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