Community Survey - Public Health Plan

The City of Fremantle is preparing a Health and Wellbeing Plan to guide decisions that will improve health and wellbeing outcomes for residents.
We would love to hear from you about what you think the Plan should include, and ways to promote health and wellbeing in your community. The survey will take roughly 10 minutes to complete.

*Note: If you are a part of a local health provider/organisation, please fill out the Local Stakeholder Survey.

You can request a printed copy by emailing communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Please make sure you have reviewed the Frequently Asked Questions and Key Documents before submitting your comments.
Thanks for your time and commitment to the health and happiness of your community.

We are asking the public to:

Learn more about the benefits and uses of a public health plan by reading the FAQs and Key Documents.
Submit your input by completing the Public Health Plan Survey.
Contribute feedback on what's currently working and provide best practice examples of public health strategy from other local governments or entities.
Request to meet with city staff to discuss your thoughts on the public health plan via a 1:1 meeting.

Submissions close 5pm AWST 21 May 2025.

Introduction Questions

First Name

* required

Maximum 255 characters

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Last Name

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Maximum 255 characters

0/255

* required

Where do you live?

* required

Beaconsfield

Fremantle (Central)

Hilton

North Fremantle

O'Connor

Samson

South Fremantle

White Gum Valley

Other (please specify)

Please tell us about you. Which of the following do you identify as? Select all that apply.

* required

Resident

Ratepayer

Business Owner

Visitor

Other (please specify)

What is your age?

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Under 18

18-24

25-34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75 or older

What is your gender?

* required

Female

Male

Other (please specify)

Do you identify as Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander?

Yes

I'd rather not say

Do you know any of your neighbours well enough to ask them to water your plants if you were away for a week?

Yes

Unsure

10.

What are three aspects of living in Fremantle that support or enhance your health and wellbeing (e.g., access to the beach for swimming)?

Maximum 150 characters

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11.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

12.

This question asks you to take a few minutes to consider your local area and what issues affect your health and quality of life.

Thinking about what could be improved, please select the top five issues that have negatively affected you, your family and friends over the past 12 months.

High crime levels and often feeling unsafe

High levels of alcohol abuse

High levels of drug use

Lack of support for children and family mental health

Lack of support for adult mental health

Lack of affordable housing

High levels of homelessness

Lack of affordable food

Lack of access to required medical services

High use or exposure of smoking/vaping

Lack of shade in the community

Lack of community engagement activities (e.g. street parties, lifelong learning, etc.)

Lack of activities for young people

Lack of activities for old people

Lack of affordable events for families

Domestic and/or family violence

Lack of support for children with disabilities and their families

13.

How satisfied are you with the opportunities to connect with local people in your area to have a chat and socialise?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

14.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

15.

How satisfied are you with the opportunity to participate either passively or actively, in local arts and cultural activities in Fremantle?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

16.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

17.

How satisfied are you with the walking and cycling infrastructure in the City of Fremantle?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

18.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

19.

How satisfied are you with the parks, green space and public open spaces available in the City?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

20.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

21.

How satisfied are you with the recreational facilities in Fremantle?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

22.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

23.

How satisfied are you with community safety within the City?

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

24.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

25.

How satisfied are you with the level of Council organised community events or facilities in the City? (eg Men's Shed, children's reading sessions, festivals, adult learning, community art projects, etc.)

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

26.

Can you tell us why you made that selection?

27.

Is there anything else you would like to add about what might make Fremantle a healthier, happier and more inclusive place to live?

28.

Please upload any additional attachments or submissions here.

29.

Thank you for completing the survey and contributing your thoughts on Fremantle's Public Health Plan. As this project progresses, continued participation in the Health and Wellbeing visioning process is greatly appreciated.

Would you like to be included in the Public Health Plan community reference group to guide this work?

Yes