GEM Community Survey — What matters to you in Gippsland East?

Gippsland East Matters

What matters to you in Gippsland East?

Gippsland East Matters (GEM) is a group of local volunteers working toward a community independent candidate to represent Gippsland East.

On many practical, day-to-day issues, state and federal governments play a big role. Our voices should be heard where decisions are made.

GEM is keen to see a representative who can truly reflect the needs, worries and hopes of Gippsland East communities.

Right now, GEM is actively listening. Your opinions matter.

By completing this short, anonymous survey (5 to 10 minutes), you will help GEM find a local voice who goes to government and comes back with sensible and kind outcomes for everyone.

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About you

Q3 Please select your age group*
Q4 What is your gender?*
Please answer all required questions before continuing.

Your community

Q6b Do you think these organisations need more support?
Please answer all required questions before continuing.

Your wellbeing and safety

Q7 How would you rate your level of wellbeing (your health, happiness, level of activity)?*
5
Your rating
1 — Poor10 — Excellent
Q9 How safe do you currently feel on a day-to-day basis?*
5
Your rating
1 — Not safe10 — Very safe
Q10 What makes you feel safe? Rate each of the following from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).*

1 = Not important  ·  5 = Extremely important

Please answer all required questions before continuing.

Issues that matter to you

Q8a Which of the following matters most to you?*

Select up to 10.

    0 of 10 selected

    Please select at least one issue before continuing.

    What you want in a representative

    Q11 What are the most important qualities you want to see in Gippsland East's state government representative?*

    Select up to 5.

      0 of 5 selected

      Please select at least one quality before continuing.

      The local economy and community

      Community independent representation

      Q13a Would you like to see a community independent elected for the state electorate of Gippsland East?*
      Q13c If a community independent stands as a candidate in the November 2026 state election, would you vote for them?
      Please answer the required question before continuing.

      Stay in touch

      GEM aims to hear from 500 people right across the region. After submitting, please share this survey with your neighbours, friends, family and colleagues.

      Would you like to tell us more?
      Would you like to hear about the survey results?

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      Thank you for having your say.

      It means a lot to us. GEM is aiming to hear from 500 people right across the region — every response helps build a clearer picture of what Gippsland East really needs.

      If you know someone else who lives or works in the region, please share this survey with them. The more voices we hear, the stronger our case for genuine representation.