CDS’s Community Survey at Carlingford Public School Multicultural Fair 2025 Community Feedback Survey at Carlingford Public School Multicultural Fair 2025 We’d love to hear your thoughts! This quick survey explores how local families feel about dental health education and new technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar, and home battery storage. Your feedback helps us promote a cleaner, smarter, and more healthier future 🌱⚡ 🎁 Please show your completed survey at the Carlingford Dental Surgery stall to receive a free gift or a school raffle (purchased to support the event). Who knows, you could have the winning ticket! 😄 (T&C: Only one raffle ticket per household — ticket numbers are limited.) 🚗 EVs and Clean Transport Please share your thoughts and experiences about electric vehicles (EVs). 1. How familiar are you with electric vehicles (EVs)? * Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not at all ⚡ An “EV” (Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV) runs only on electricity — no petrol or diesel required! 2. Have you ever driven or taken a ride in an EV? * Yes, I own or regularly drive one Yes, I’ve tried one or more Not yet, but I’d like to I am not interested in EVs 3. How long have you had an EV? * More than 3 years Less than 3 years Never owned one 4. How likely are you to consider an EV for your next vehicle? * Very likely Somewhat likely Not at all 5. What are your reason(s) for being interested in EVs? (tick all that apply) * Save money on running costs Avoid petrol stations Love the features & performance Interest in new technology Reduce noise & air pollution Energy independence Better for my community Better for my family 🤔 Other reasons to be interested in EVs: 6. What concerns or barriers do you have about switching to an EV? * Purchase cost is currently too high Charging availability Battery life / replacement Range anxiety (distance per charge) Lack of knowledge / information Not ready yet 🤔 Other concerns or barriers, if any: 7. How confident do you feel about owning or using an EV in the next few years? * Very confident Somewhat confident Not confident 8. What would your next EV be? * Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FCEV) 100% Battery Electric (BEV) 9. What would make you more confident about going 100% electric (BEV)? 💡 e.g. increased charger availability, better information, higher public adoption 10. Do you know what “V2L” or “V2G” is, and is this important to you? 🔌 “Vehicle-to-Load” (V2L) or “Vehicle-to-Grid” (V2G) is using your car battery to power appliances or your home 11. Which EV brands would you consider owning? ⚡🚘 List up to three: 1st = most likely 12. Did you learn something new about EVs from us today? * A lot Somewhat We ran out of time Not at all 13. How would you like to learn more about EVs? * Traditional or online media Social media (e.g. Facebook, X etc.) Government events or announcements EV shows or expos like this Family or friends Own research 💬 How else would you like to learn about electric vehicles (EVs)? 14. If you would like someone to help you learn more about EVs, please leave your questions and details below 📩 ☀️ Rooftop Solar and 🔋 Home Battery Storage Solar power is changing how we live. We’d love to know your thoughts about rooftop solar for homes and families. 1. How long have you had rooftop solar? * More than 6 years 3 to 6 years Less than 3 years I’d like to, but can’t I am not interested 2. What are some reasons you don’t have solar yet? 💡 e.g. cost, renting, strata rules, roof not suitable 3. If you’d like someone to help you understand more about solar, please leave your details below 📩 4. How long have you had a home battery? * More than 6 years Between 3 to 6 years Less than 3 years I want to but can’t I am not interested 5. What are some reasons you don’t have a home battery yet? 💡 e.g. cost, lack of information, waiting for prices to drop 6. If you would like more information or guidance on home batteries for your home, please leave your details below 📩 🦷 Dental Health and Awareness We love helping our community keep healthy, confident smiles. Tell us what matters most to you about dental care and oral health education. 1. How often should people visit a dentist for a check-up or clean? * Every 6 months Every 12 months Only when in pain or a problem occurs 2. When it comes to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, what do you think is the MOST important? * Brushing twice a day and flossing regularly Limiting sugary snacks or drinks Regular dental check-ups Having a good dentist This is much more important: 3. And what do you think is LEAST important for keeping them healthy? * Brushing twice a day and flossing regularly Limiting sugary snacks or drinks Regular dental check-ups Having a good dentist Q4. Are you aware of Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)? * Yes, and have used it Yes, but have yet to use it Not until now 💡 The CDBS provides up to $1,132 in basic dental care every two calendar years for eligible children aged 0–17. Visit our website and search “CDBS” to check eligibility or learn more. 😊 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! If you have any additional comments or questions you’d like answered, please enter details below AND your contact details in the next section. ✉️ Contact Details Anonymous responses are counted, but no school raffle ticket can be issued without contact details. (T&C: we’ve bought a limited number of school raffle tickets to support the event, so we can only offer one raffle ticket per household. The winning ticket must be collected from us at the end of the fair). Name Name First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Phone Email I consent to my contact details being used only for communications related to this survey, event, or prize draw. * Yes No My details will remain confidential and used solely to respond to my enquiry or provide information I’ve requested. Any published or shared results will be de-identified. Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
