Disability Community Survey

We're developing the Manningham Disability Action Plan and need your input. Help us identify barriers and set priorities to create a more inclusive and accessible community. Everyone is welcome to participate who has reflections on experiences in the Manningham area, or engaging in Manningham services.

This survey requires to reflect on a person with disability's participation in their local community. Please reflect on one person as you consider each question.

Manningham City Council is fully committed to protecting any personal information you provide to us as per our obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). We are collecting this information for the purpose of developing the Manningham Disability Action Plan. It will not be disclosed to any further external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law and you will not be personally identified by the information that you provide in your survey responses. You may request access to the information you have provided at any time and make corrections if you believe the information is incorrect. Please contact Mydhily Madhu via telephone 9840 9316 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. You may obtain a copy of our Privacy Policy on our website at: manningham.vic.gov.au/privacy.

What describes you best?

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Person with disability

Carer or family member of a person with disability

Disability service provider or health professional

Other (please specify)

What suburb do you live in?

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Select option

What is your gender?

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Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Self- described (please specify)

How old are you?

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Select option

In general, how would you rate your neighbourhood in terms of inclusivity and accessibility for people with disability?

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Do you identify as any of the following? (tick 1 or more if applicable)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

From a multicultural background

LGBTQIA+

None of the above

Born overseas, name country of birth

Can you or the person with disability do the following in your neighbourhood?

Easily enter public buildings and places

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Join in activities I have an interest in

Access public transport and or bus stops

10.

Find employment, training or volunteer opportunities

11.

What are the top 3 changes that would have the greatest impact on local accessibility for people with disability?

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More employment and volunteering opportunities

Make sure people with disability are heard

Raise awareness to help all people understand disability

Clear and easy information to navigate to services

Improve public transport stops and car parking

More sports, arts and fun activities for everyone

Improve access to buildings and public places

Other (please specify)

12.

Have you experienced or witnessed discrimination related to disability in the community?

Yes

If yes, please specify

13.

What could Manningham Council do to help people with disability feel more welcome, safe and included?

Maximum 20,000 characters

0/20,000

14.

When answering the survey what disability types were you considering?

Psychosocial - Conditions that affect a person's thinking, mood, and behavior

Intellectual - Conditions that affect learning, cognitive, and developmental abilities

Physical - Conditions that affect a person's mobility or physical function

Sensory - Conditions that affect the senses, primarily hearing and vision

Invisible - Conditions that are not immediately visible to others (chronic fatigue syndrome)

Neurological - Conditions that affect the brain and central nervous system

Speech/ Language - Conditions that affect a person's ability to communicate

Other (please specify)