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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SURVEY

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking feedback from residents regarding your impressions of and satisfaction with the City’s Mosquito Management Program.

Your feedback is extremely important to us. The information obtained from this survey will allow us to shape our Mosquito Management Program to better respond to the needs of the City’s residents and to help ensure our education program contains information relevant to the community.

The information collected in this survey is confidential and will be used in accordance with the Council’s Information Privacy Policy. Provision of personal information is optional. Contact the City’s privacy officer on 5227 0270 or go to www.geelongaustralia.com.au for more information.

Results of this survey will be available in August 2008 on the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au or by contacting our Customer Service Centre on 5227 0270.

If you have any queries regarding this survey, please contact Rachel Hanson-Evans or Lyndon Ray on 5227 0270.

YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE CITY'S MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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	Q1. Which statement best describes why you are concerned about mosquito levels? Tick ONE only Mosquitoes are annoying Mosquitoes may spread disease Mosquitoes affect my children and/or family Mosquitoes restrict my outdoor activities I am not concerned about mosquito levels Other - please specify
	Q2. Are you aware the City has a Mosquito Management Program?                 YesNoUnsure
	Q3. If yes, how did you hear about the program? Tick all that apply  On the City's website (www.geelongaustralia.com.au) By attending a Council run information session In a Community/Township newsletter Article in the local newspaper The City's Mosquito Management Brochure Other - please specify
	Q4. What are your expectations regarding the City's Mosquito Management Program? I expect a small number of mosquitoes will be present I expect a large number of mosquitoes will be present I expect there will be seasonal variations in mosquito numbers I expect the City’s Management Program will have no effect on mosquito numbers Other – please specify
	Q5. How would you like to receive information about the City's Mosquito Management Program? Tick all that apply  On the City’s website (www.geelongaustralia.com.au) Articles in my Community/Township newsletter Informational brochures Articles in the local newspapers By attending an information session By contacting the City’s Customer Service Centres By Email, please list email address Other – please specify
	Q6. Do you think the City provides enough information to residents about Mosquito Management? YesNoUnsure
	Q8. Are you aware that the City has a website that posts regular updates regarding mosquito control activities in specific townships? YesNo
	Q9. Would you find a telephone information service useful that provides weekly updated information about mosquito control activities in specific areas (e.g Ocean Grove, St Leonards, etc) through a recorded message? YesNo
	Q10. Would you contact the City of Greater Geelong to report a potential mosquito breeding site or problem? YesNo If no or unsure, why not?
	Q11. Have you ever contacted the City of Greater Geelong for any of the following reason? Yes to inquire about Mosquito Management Yes to request information about Mosquito Management Yes to make a complaint regarding mosquitoes No
	Q13. During the 2007-2008 mosquito season, how would you rate the levels of mosquito infestation in your community? Very Low Almost no impact on outdoor activities Low Little impact on outdoor activities Moderate Some limitations to outdoor activities High A lot of restrictions to outdoor activities Extremely high Virtually no putdoor activities Can't recall August 123456 September 123456 October 123456 November 123456 December 123456 January 123456 February 123456 March 123456
	Q14. What was you impression of the 2007-2008 mosquito season when compared to last season (2006-2007)? Much BetterBetterNo change WorseMuch WorseDon't know/Can't recall
	Q15. Are you aware that the Commonwealth permit for aerial spraying for mosquito larvae, only allows spraying between 15 August and 15 March each year? YesNoUnsure
	HOW YOU ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MOSQUITOES
	Q16. When the mosquito levels are high, how often do you do the following? a) Wear long sleeved shirts AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever b) Wear long-pants AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever c) Wear closed-toe shoes AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever d) Avoid outdoor activities AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever d) Use an insect repellent AlwaysUsuallySometimesNever
	Q17. If you use an insect repellant..... a) Does the insect repellent you use contain DEET (Diethyl N- toluamide)? YesNoUnsure b) Does the insect repellent you use contain Picaridin? YesNoUnsure c) Is the insect repellent you use a natural repellent? YesNoUnsure
	Q18. Do take any of the following precautions around your home to stop mosquitoes from breeding? a) Regularly empty bird baths AlwaysUsuallySometimesNeverNot Applicable b) Regularly empty water out of containers outside your home (e.g. rubbish bins, buckets, wheelbarrows, tyres) AlwaysUsuallySometimesNeverNot Applicable c) Keep pools salted and chlorinated AlwaysUsuallySometimesNeverNot Applicable d) Ensure fish ponds are stocked with fish AlwaysUsuallySometimesNeverNot Applicable e) Ensure rainwater tanks are covered AlwaysUsuallySometimesNeverNot Applicable
	Q19. Do you have flywire screens on some or all of your....? a) Doors YesNo b) Windows YesNo
	Q.20 Do you use any of the following types of mosquito controls agents around your home? a) Spray the yard with insecticide YesNo b) Bug Zapper YesNo c) Citronella candles YesNo d) Naturally repelling plants YesNo e) Other, please specify
	LITTLE ABOUT YOU
	Q21. Which category best describes you: Permanent Resident Holiday/time share house Occasional visitor to the area New resident to area(within last 12 months) Frequent visitor to the area Other - please specify
	Q22. In which suburb do you live?
	Q23. What is your gender? MaleFemale
	Q24. What is your age group? Under 18 years18-24 years25-34 years35-49 years50-64 years65 plus years
	Q25. Are there any other comments or suggestions would you like to make in regards to mosquito management within the City of Greater Geelong?