With a little help from my cellar aussies
 

dont know if creative expression is the right home for this - but im doing another article for the drought and how its affecting the suicide rates/ depression etc.

Id appreciate of any aussies here (especially any from NSW) could fill this in for me.

THANK YOU

(IM JUST COPY AND PASTING FROM THE NOTE WORD EDITOR SO I HOPE THIS WORKS!)


Clear As Mud
shannon.male@hotmail.com

Survey A
Drought and the effects on community members

Thank you for taking the time to assist with this survey. If you have any further questions, or would like some additional information please contact me and I would be more than happy to provide it.

All information collected from this survey will become the property of CLEAR AS MUD and at no time will this information be made accessible to the general public. All responses are strictly confidential. If you have any questions about the privacy of this questionnaire please contact me on the numbers provided.


1. Are you Male or Female? ___________

2. Age _________

3. Do you live in a:
Rural community 
Metropolitan Community 
Coastal Community 

4. Do you rely on the farming and grazing industry to sustain your income in any way?





5. During the term of the current drought, do you feel there has been any significant changes in your community? If so, please explain these changes (eg. attitudes, moods, cost of living, business success rates)






6. Are you aware of the extent of the implications of the drought in NSW






7. Have you experienced any form of depression, or known of any individuals who have suffered depression due to circumstances brought on by the current drought.
Yes _____ No ________

if yes, and you feel comfortable in doing so, please elaborate as appropriate



8. Do you think you would be able to recognize the symptoms of depression in your friends and associates?




9. Would you approach someone whom you thought was at risk of depression to offer help or advice.





10. Do you believe our government adequately addresses issues such as depression, suicide, and emotional hardships in times of drought and national disasters?




11. Feel free to make any comment you like about the issue:













Thank You





















Contacts that may be of interest:
Agriculture Advancing Australia (AAA) programs:
AAA Farm Help – financial assistance on the
Centrelink Farmer Assistance Line. Free call
1800 050 585 or visit www.affa.gov.au/farmhelp

AAA Rural Financial Counselling Service – free call
1800 026 222 for your nearest service or visit
www.affa.gov.au/financialcounselling

Commonwealth Regional Information Service:
Information on the full range of programs and
services. Free call 1800 026 222 (Mon to Fri
9am – 6pm) www.regionalaustralian.gov.au

Lifeline 13 11 14: 24-hour telephone counselling
and referral to other support services

Lifeline’s Just ask 1300 13 11 14: Information on
mental health issues, mental health services and
web resources