Wimmera Southern Mallee ICT Survey, June- November, 2010
- Authors: Thompson, Helen , Fong, George , Corbett, Jennifer , Fong, Barbara
- Date: 2010
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- Description: The Wimmera Southern Mallee region dataset comprises results from a survey conducted June 2010 – 2011. The Wimmera Southern Mallee region has a population of 57,100. A total of 318 responses were received. More than 350 residents, businesses and local governmentrepresentatives were actively engaged through community forums, business and community surveys and case studies. The survey collected data to review ICT in the Central Highland Region.
Moorabool ICT Survey Results-2010
- Authors: Fong, George , Thompson, Helen , Fong, Barbara
- Date: 2010
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- Description: Lateral Plains and the Centre for eCommerce and Communication were engaged by Moorabool Shire and Multimedia Victoria to review ICT in the Moorabool region. Background information on this study is available here. The study was completed in the period between April 2009 and April 2010. 238 survey responses were received. The opportunity to participate in the survey was promoted through direct email, flyers to schools, at Bacchus Marsh and Ballan Railway stations, notices on Moorabool websites, media releases and via community groups The responses to the survey formed an important part of the Moorabool Community Broadband and Telecommunications Strategy which will build and shape the Moorabool Shire's ICT policy for the coming years. Another way that the community got involved was by informing the project team of local examples of ICT usage that demonstrate the positive impacts of local adoption.
Central Highlands ICT Survey Results, 2010
- Authors: Thompson, Helen , Fong, George
- Date: 2010
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- Description: The Central Highlands ICT dataset comprises results from a survey conducted during April to September, 2010. A total of 305 responses were received. Where comparable questions were asked through the Moorabool ICT Study, these responses have been included bringing the number of respondents to 525. Respondents came from Moorabool Shire, Ararat Rural City, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees Shire and Hepburn Shire. The survey collected data to Study to review ICT in the Central Highland Region. The survey was paper-based and online and comprised 40 possible questions. The Central Highlands ICT study included mapping ICT adoption levels and service satisfaction, and attempted to identify area of pent up demand for services. The goal was to develop an evidence base to assist the region in building and shaping its ICT policy in the coming years.
Great South Coast ICT survey, 2011
- Authors: Thompson, Helen , Fong, George
- Date: 2011
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- Description: A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods were utilised to collect information from across the Great South Coast(GSC) region Victoria which included (5 municipalities:- Warrnambool City and the Shires of Corangamite, Glenelg, Moyne and Southern Grampians) and were aimed at information regarding telecommunications and broadband access and services, barriers and usage at local levels. Data collection methods included key stakeholder interviews, the online survey, case studies and spatial mapping of the responses and feedback garnered mainly from the surveys. Anticipated NBN access infrastructure has also been mapped.The adopted consultation and research methodology was designed to assess demand and support from business operators, local residents and other stakeholders for next generation broadband for the GSC region. The online survey was a major instrument for gathering data in the period to July 2011. The largest contributions to the 598 valid responses came from Warrnambool (n=166), Hamilton (n=94), Camperdown (n=29) and Portland (n=23). Summary available online. Qualitative data may be available by contacting CeCC.