The survey aims to increase the skills and opportunities of local community members and the number of community members involved in community life.

The benefits of the survey for the community include: recognition of residents skills, assisting community members to share skills and knowledge, assisting residents access employment and learning opportunities, informing training and job programs initiated in the area, development of greater opportunities for community involvement and interaction, as well as identification of skills and resources available for volunteering community participation.

The Shire of Chapman Valley's 'Love the Rural Life' Community Skill Development project is supported through funding from the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Stronger Families and Communities Strategy.

Why are we conducting this survey?
Through the Shire of Chapman Valley Community Skills Survey information is being collected from locals to assist in creating new opportunities for our rural residents. This survey aims to provide early intervention to strengthen the community to become self-reliant to combat economic, social, and environmental decline.

The survey has five key objectives:

1. Help us to assist residents identify and gain recognition and qualifications for current skills.
2. Access and develop local employment and learning opportunities to increase skill diversification and transfer options.
3. Increase local economic and social activity
4. Increase the development of local employment and learning infrastructure; and
5. Link residents to employment and lifelong learning opportunities

How to get involved?
We invite you to participate by completing the survey providing as much detail as possible. When your circumstance change please advise us by contacting the Shire's Community Development Officer on 08 9920 5011.

Your chance to WIN

The Shire of Chapman Valley, with sponsorship from Reliance, Mitchell and Brown, Woolworths Geraldton and the House of Homewares, will be entering all survey participants into a draw to win either a $500 Reliance fuel voucher, $250 worth of Scanpan [cookware], or a $50 voucher from Woolworths and a $50 voucher from the House of Homewares.

Prize draw extension

The Shire of Chapman Valley would like to advise local residents that it has extended the Community Skills Survey Draw due to the holiday period. The draw will now take place on Monday 2 March.

Your Privacy
The Shire of Chapman Valley is committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any queries about how your information is handled and stored, please contact the Shire on 08 9920 5011.