65%
said paying the bills was an issue affecting them
What you said about community needs
25 October 2024
The Community Voice about Community Needs survey closed October 23, 2024. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
Your top five concerns
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49%
said affording food and groceries was an issue affecting them
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36%
said supporting children or young people was an issue affecting them
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30%
said loneliness and social isolation was an issue affecting them
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26%
said aged care or ageing well was an issue affecting them
The services you use
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80% are using the library
56% say the libraries are meeting, or are excellent at meeting the need
50% are using mental health/counselling services
25% of those using mental health and counselling services say it doesn't meet the need
30% are using disability services
16% of those using disability services say it doesn't meet the need
30% are using neighbourhood houses
14% say neighbourhood houses are meeting, or are excellent at meeting the need
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156 people had attended a City led event
58 people had attended a City educational session
Over the next 5 years
When asked what services responders will used in the next 5 years, responses showed:
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63%
will use library services
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48%
will use mental health services
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39%
will use seniors services
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36%
will use Home and Community Care services
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27%
will use disability services
Responses to questions and suggestions
We have created a Responses and Supporting Resources page to respond to questions and suggestions provided in the feedback.
Where we can identify information we can provide in response to questions or suggestions, we will include the information on this page. This page will be updated throughout the review of feedback
Visit the Responses and Resources page
Next steps
Feedback is now being reviewed. Updates will be published on the project page. The City's Community Partnerships unit will use the feedback for their upcoming planning day. This will include planning what the unit could focus on in the future.
Community feedback from the Community Voice about Community Needs survey will also be used to shape the new Council Plan. Planning has commenced and there will be opportunities for community to participate.
The Expression of Interest to apply to be on the Council Plan Community Panel will be published on the Let's Talk homepage on November 18, 2024. There will also be other opportunities to provide feedback throughout the planning stages.
You can register with Let's Talk below so you receive emails about any new projects. You will receive an email when something new is published that meets your selected areas of interest.
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