Prompt Cards For Household Questionnaire

GENERAL
SOCIAL SURVEY
(GSS)
MARCH 2014 TO JUNE 2014
PROMPT CARDS
HF1
1.
Never married
2.
Widowed
3.
Divorced
4.
Separated
5.
Married (in a registered marriage)
6.
Other De facto
7.
Other Single / not married
AA1
1.
Heterosexual or Straight
2.
Gay or Lesbian
3.
Bisexual
4.
Other
SID_Q01
A1
You may choose more than one answer:
10. Too much work (in job / business)
11. Lack of employer support
12. Little difference to work prospects
13. Not required for job / employer / business
14. Lack of information / suitable courses
15. Places not available / offered
16. Did not have pre-requisites
17. Own ill-health or disability
18. Caring for family members
19. No time
20. Financial reasons
21. Location / transport reasons
22. Lack of computer skills / access
23. Lack of literacy, numeracy or English skills
24. Discrimination because of ethnic or cultural background
25. Other
EDB_Q01B
BB1
14. No time
19. Discrimination for any other reason
21. Age related reasons
22. Do not want to work
23. Other
BTE_Q01
B1
10. Unpaid leave
11. Carer's leave
12. Parental / maternity / paternity leave
13. Flex leave
14. Annual holiday or recreational leave
15. Long Service Leave
16. Sick Leave
17. Flexible working hours
18. Permanent part-time
19. Shift work
20. Rostered day off
21. Working from home
22. Informal arrangement with employer
23. Other
WFC_Q02
B2
Examples of work-related training courses:
-
Training seminars
Training workshops
Talks or lecture presentations
Classroom-style presentations
Training conferences (incl. Tele / video

conferencing)
Other group training sessions
Audio-visual presentations
Demonstration training sessions (e.g.

Equipment, Health and Safety)
Self-paced training courses
TRB_Q01
B3
10. Too much work (in job / business)
11. Lack of employer support
12. Little difference to work prospects
13. Not required for job / employer / business
14. Lack of information / suitable courses
19. No time
25. Other
TRB_Q02
C1
1.
Can easily get to the places needed
2.
Sometimes have difficulty getting to the places

needed
3.
Often have difficulty getting to the places needed
4.
Cant get to the places needed
ATR_Q01
C2
Examples of motor vehicles you may have access to:

-
Vehicle belonging to you (including jointly

owned vehicle)
Vehicle belonging to another member of this

household
Company or government vehicle for personal

use
ATR_Q02
C3
1.
Doctor / GP
2.
Hospital
3.
Medical Specialist
4.
Chemist / Pharmacist / prescription
5.
Dental Professional
6.
Other health professional
SPH_Q03
C4
10. No service available in area at time needed
11. Waiting time too long / No appointments
12. Cost of service
13. Decided not to seek care / didnt bother
14. Personal or family responsibilities / Too busy
15. Transportation Problems
16. Language Problems
17. Discrimination
18. Dislikes (service / professional, afraid, embarrassed)
19. Felt it would be inadequate
20. Service not culturally appropriate
21. Other reason
DASP_Q03
D2
1.
Shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
2.
Chronic or recurring pain
3.
A nervous or emotional condition
4.
Long term effects as a result of a head injury, stroke

or other brain damage
5.
Any other long term condition that requires

treatment or medication
6.
Any other long term condition such as arthritis,

asthma, heart disease, Alzheimers disease,
dementia etc.
DIS_Q01 to DIS_QO2
D3
10. Sight problems not corrected by glasses or contact lenses
11. Hearing problems
12. Speech problems
13. Blackouts, fits or loss of consciousness
14. Difficulty learning or understanding things
15. Limited use of arms or fingers
16. Difficulty gripping things
17. Limited use of legs or feet
18. Any condition that restricts physical activity or physical
work (e.g. back problems, migraines)
19. Any disfigurement or deformity
20. Any mental illness for which help or supervision is required
DIS_Q03 to DIS_Q04
D4
Examples of difficulties with various tasks:
Self-care
For example:
- Bathing / showering
- Dressing / undressing
- Eating / feeding
- Going to toilet
- Bladder / bowel control
Mobility
For example:
- Moving around away from home
- Moving around at home
- Getting in or out of a bed or chair
Communication in own language
For example:
- Understanding / being understood by
strangers, friends or family, including use
of sign language / lip reading
DIS_Q05 to DIS_Q08
D5
Examples of difficulties with education:

-
Not attending school / further study due to

condition
Need time off school / study
Attend special classes / school
Other related difficulties
DIS_Q09
D6
Examples of difficulties with employment:

-
Type of job you can do
Number of hours you can work
Finding suitable work
Needing time off work
Permanently unable to work
DIS_Q10
D7
10. Asthma
11. Arthritis
12. Cancer
13. Diabetes
14. Heart disease
15. Kidney disease
16. Osteoporosis
17. Dementia
18. Hayfever/Allergies
19. Bronchitis
20. Emphysema
21. Migraine
22. Thyroid trouble/goitre
23. Depression/ feeling depressed
24. Back pain or back problems
25. Behavioural or emotional disorders
26. Dependence on drugs or alcohol
27. Feeling anxious or nervous
28. Any other long term health or mental health condition
LTC_Q01
E1
10. Banks or other financial institutions
11. Centrelink
12. Disability Services
13. Dentists
14. Doctors
15. Employment Services
16. Family Assistance Office
17. Hospitals
18. Legal services
19. Medicare
20. Mental Health Services
21. Telecommunication Services
22. Motor Vehicle Registry
23. Utilities Providers
24. Housing Services
25. Other service (Please specify)
DASP_Q01
E2
10. Cannot trust them
11. Cost of service
12. Disability restricts access to service
13. Waiting too long / Appointment not available at time
required
14. Language difficulties
15. No service in your area
16. Transport / Distance
17. Poor Customer Service
18. Discrimination because of Ethnic or cultural
background
19. Inadequate services in your area
20. Other reason
DASP_Q03
F1
10. Child support payments
11. Give them money to help pay rent / bond / other
housing costs
12. Provide or pay for food
13. Provide or pay for clothing
14. Let them borrow your car
15. Drive them places
16. Pay for educational costs / textbooks
17. Give them pocket money or an allowance
18. Give them money to pay bills / meet debt
19. Buy or give them money to buy big cost items
20. Other
SOH_Q05A, SOH_Q08, SOH_Q10, SOH_Q11, SOH_Q13A, SOH_Q16, SOH_Q18, SOH_Q19
F2
10. Money to help pay rent / bond / other housing costs
11. Provide or pay for food
12. Provide or pay for clothing
13. Let them borrow your car
14. Drive them places
15. Pay for educational costs / textbooks
16. Give them spending money
17. Give them money to pay bills / meet debt
18. Buy or give them money to buy big cost items
19. Other (Please specify)
SOH_Q22A, SOH_Q24
F3
1.
Domestic work, home maintenance or gardening
2.
Providing transport or running errands
3.
Any unpaid child care
4.
Any teaching, coaching or practical advice
5.
Providing any emotional support
6.
Any other help
UPH_Q02
F4
1.
Strongly agree
2.
Somewhat agree
3.
Neither agree nor disagree
4.
Somewhat disagree
5.
Strongly disagree
SFAV_Q01
F5
Examples of types of crisis support:
-
Advice on what to do
Emotional support
Help out when you have a serious illness or

injury
Help in maintaining family or work

responsibilities
Provide emergency money
Provide emergency accommodation
Provide emergency food
SITC_Q01
F6
1.
Friend
2.
Neighbour
3.
Family member
4.
Work colleague
5.
Community, charity or religious organisation
6.
Local council or other government services
7.
Health, legal or financial professional
8.
Other
SITC_Q02
F7
10. Stayed with relatives
11. Stayed at a friends house
12. Stayed in a caravan
13. Stayed at a boarding house / hostel
14. Stayed in a night shelter
15. Stayed in a shelter for the homeless
16. Stayed at a refuge (e.g. womens shelter)
17. Squatted in an abandoned building
18. Slept rough (include sleeping in cars, tents etc.)
HOM_Q01
F8
10. Travelling / on holiday
11. Work related reason
12. House-sitting
13. Saving money
14. Just moved back / into town or city
15. Building or renovating home
16. Tight housing / rental market
17. Violence / Abuse / Neglect
18. Alcohol or drug use
19. Family / Friend / Relationship problems
20. Financial problems (e.g. unable to pay mortgage or rent)
21. Mental illness
22. Lost job
23. Gambling
24. Eviction
25. Natural disaster
HOM_Q03
F9
1.
One time
2.
Two times
3.
Three times
4.
Four times
5.
Five times or more
HOM_Q04
F10
10. Travelling / on holiday
11. Work related reason
12. House-sitting
13. Saving money
14. Just moved back/ into town or city
15. Building or renovating home
16. Tight housing / rental market
17. Violence / Abuse / Neglect
18. Alcohol or drug use
19. Family / Friend / Relationship problems
20. Financial problems (e.g. unable to pay mortgage or rent)
21. Mental illness
22. Lost job
23. Gambling
24. Eviction
25. Natural disaster
HOM_Q05
F11
1.
Less than 12 months ago
2.
12 months to less than 2 years
3.
Two years to less than 5 years
4.
Five years to less than 10 years
5.
Ten years or more
HOM_Q06
F12
1.
Less than one week
2.
One week to less than two weeks
3.
Two weeks to less than four weeks
4.
One month to less than two months
5.
Two months to less than three months
6.
Three months to less than four months
7.
Four months to less than five months
8.
Five months to less than six months
9.
Six months or more
HOM_Q08
F13
10. Housing service providers
11. Crisis accommodation
12. Mental health service
13. Church or community organisation (e.g. St Vincent De
Paul, Salvation Army, Mission Australia etc.)
14. Health service
15. Job service
16. Counselling service
17. Womens refuge
18. Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
19. Shelter
20. Solicitor / Legal Aid
21. Member of Parliament
22. Hospital
23. Police
HOM_Q09
F14
1.
Did not know of any
2.
Do not trust support services
3.
Could not find one
4.
Service was full
5.
Refused help
6.
Bad experience with service in the past
7.
No need / not required
8.
Other (Please specify)
HOM_Q11
F15
1.
Serious illness
2.
Serious accident
3.
Death of a family member or close friend
4.
Mental illness
5.
Serious disability
STR_Q01
F16
10. Divorce or separation
11. Not able to get a job
12. Involuntary loss of job
13. Alcohol or drug related problems
14. Witness to violence
15. Abuse or violent crime
16. Trouble with the police
17. Gambling problem
18. Discrimination because of ethnic or cultural
background
19. Discrimination for any other reason
20. Bullying or harassment
21. Removal of children
STR_Q02
F17
1.
Trying to balance work and family responsibilities
2.
Pressures of work / study
3.
Demands of family
4.
Take too much on
5.
Not good at managing time
6.
Too much to do / too many demands placed on you
7.
Unpredictable working hours
8.
Transport difficulties
9.
Other (please specify)
TRTS_Q02
F18

1. Calls made using a video link
2. Voice calls (mobile, fixed telephone, internet)
3. Text messaging
4. Email
5. Mail (including cards)
6. Web based chat, including phone applications
7. Other form of contact
CWF_Q05
F19
1. A few times a day
2. Once a day
3. A few times a week
4. Once a week
5. At least once a month
6. At least once a quarter
CWF_Q07 to CWF_Q09
F20
1. 1 to 2
3. 3 to 4
5. 5 or more
FFC_Q02, FFC_Q04
F21
1. All
2. Most
3. About half
4. Few
5. None
COF_Q01 to COF_Q03
F23
1.
All of the time
2.
Most of the time
3.
Some of the time
4.
A little of the time
5.
None of the time
NAO_Q03, NAO_Q04
F24
1. Strongly agree
2. Somewhat agree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Somewhat disagree
5. Strongly disagree
TRS_Q01 to TRS_Q05
F25
10. At home
11. At work
12. At the shop
13. On public transport
14. At school or university
15. In a restaurant / bar
16. On the street or in a public place
17. Online
18. Applying for work / jobs
19. Applying for or keeping a flat/apartment or housing of any
kind
20. Dealing with the police
21. Dealing with the courts
22. Dealing with government officials
23. Dealing with people involved in health care
24. Other (please specify)
HUM_Q01
F26
1.
All of the time
2.
Most of the time
3.
Some of the time
4.
A little of the time
5.
Only happened once
HUM_Q04
F27
10. Your skin colour
11. Your nationality, race or ethnic group
12. The language you speak
13. The way you dress or your appearance
14. Your gender
15. Your age
16. A disability or health issue
17. Your marital status
18. Your family status
19. Your sexual orientation
20. Your occupation
21. Your religious beliefs
22. Your political position
23. Other
HUM_Q05
F28
Examples of community support groups
Service clubs
Welfare organisations
Education and training
Parenting / children / youth
Health promotion and support
Emergency Services
International aid and development
Other community support groups
CMG_Q01
F29
Examples of social groups
Sport or physical recreation group
Arts or heritage group
Religious or spiritual group or organisation
Craft or practical hobby group
Adult education, other recreation or special

interest group
Ethnic / multicultural club
Social clubs providing restaurants or bars
Other social groups
CMG_Q02
F30
Examples of civic or political groups
Trade union, professional / technical

association
Political party
Civic group or organisation
Environmental or animal welfare group
Human and civil rights group
Body corporate or tenants' association
Consumer organisation
Other civic or political organisation
CMG_Q03
F31
1.
Strongly agree
2.
Agree
3.
Neither agree nor disagree
4.
Disagree
5.
Strongly disagree
CMP_Q01
F32

1.
Organised team sport
2.
Arts/culture related activities (such as drama,

dance, music)
3.
Youth group (such as guides, scouts, a choir)
4.
Did some kind of volunteer work
5.
Raised money door-to-door or in public place

for a cause or organisation
6.
Active in student government
7.
Active in a religious organisation
CMP_Q03
G1
These are examples of types of organisations:
-
Organised sporting group / team
Youth group (such as guides, scouts, a choir)
A charity organisation or cause
Student government
Religious organisation
School or preschool
Some other kind of volunteer work
VOL_Q02
G2
10. Arts / Heritage
11. Business / Professional / Union
12. Welfare / Community
13. Education and training
14. Parenting, children and youth
15. Emergency services
16. Environment
17. Animal welfare
18. International Aid / Development
19. Health
20. Law / Justice / Political
21. Religious
22. Sport and physical recreation
23. Other recreation or interest
24. Ethnic and Ethnic-Australian groups
25. Other
VOL_Q06
G3
10. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander people
11. Aged
12. Children
13. Financially disadvantaged
14. People with disabilities
15. People with chronic / long term illnesses
16. Homeless
17. Ethnic groups
18. Women
19. Drug dependent
20. Youth
21. No specific group / general community
22. Other
VOL_Q08A
G4
10. Administration / recruitment / information management
11. Coaching / refereeing / judging
12. Performing / media production
13. Befriending / supportive listening / counselling / mentoring
14. Fundraising / sales
15. Food preparation / serving
16. Transporting people / goods
17. Repairing / maintenance / gardening
18. Management / committee work / co-ordination (includes
day to day organising/ supervising)
19. Personal care / assistance
20. Teaching / instruction / providing information
21. Lobbying / advocacy / policy research
22. Search and rescue / first aid / fire fighting / community
safety
23. Environmental Protection
24. Other
VOL_Q11-VOL_Q12
G5

1.
Phone calls
2.
Postage
3.
Uniform
4.
Travel costs
5.
Meals
6.
Training
7.
Other
VOL_Q21A
G6
1.
Knew someone involved
2.
Someone asked me
3.
Self involvement in organisation
4.
Saw advertisement / report in media
5.
Found out about it myself
6.
Other
VOL_Q27
G7
10. Personal / family involvement
11. Personal satisfaction
12. Social contact
13. Religious beliefs
14. To be active
15. To learn new skills
16. To do something worthwhile
17. Help others / community
18. Gain work experience
19. Use skills / experience
20. Felt obliged
21. Just happened
22. Other
VOL_Q29
G8
10. Not interested / No need
11. No transport
13. No groups in local area
14. No childcare available
15. Not convenient
16. No time (Family/Work commitments)
17. Health reasons
18. Language reasons
19. Dont know any groups
20. Other
VOL_Q30
G9
10. Arts / Heritage organisations
11. Universities
12. Research organisations
13. Schools
14. Hospitals
15. Other health organisations
16. Community / Welfare services
17. International Aid
18. Religious organisations / Churches
19. Environmental / Animal welfare groups
20. Law / Justice / Political
21. Sport and physical recreation clubs
22. Other recreation (such as craft, hobby, other interest
groups)
23. Other
VOL_Q29
H1
1.
Very safe
2.
Safe
3.
Neither safe nor unsafe
4.
Unsafe
5.
Very unsafe
SAFE_Q01 to SAFE_Q03
H2
10. Noisy driving
11. Dangerous driving
12. People being insulted, pestered, or intimidated in
the street
13. Public drunkenness
14. Rowdy behaviour
15. Offensive language or behaviour
16. People hanging around in groups
17. Noisy neighbours
18. People using or dealing drugs
19. Graffiti
20. Intentional damage to property other than graffiti
21. Any other problems
SOC_Q02
I1
1.
Public Library
2.
Museum or Art Gallery
3.
Botanic Garden, Zoo or Aquarium
4.
Movie Theatre
5.
Concert, Theatre or other Performing Arts Event
CAV_Q01
GSS 2010
I2
1.
Cost
2.
No time
3.
Not interested / No need
4.
Not convenient
5.
No transport
6.
Health reasons
7.
Accessed over the internet
8.
Other
CAV_Q02
J1
1.
Desktop computer
2.
Laptop computer
3.
Mobile Phone / Smart Phone
4.
Handheld computer (such as a tablet, PDA or iPad)
5.
Games console (such as Playstation or Xbox)
6.
Other device
PUCI_Q04
J2
1.
at work, including voluntary and unpaid work
2.
at a school, TAFE, University or other educational

institution
3.
at a public library
4.
at a government shopfront, agency or department
5.
at an Internet or Cyber Cafe, shopping mall or

airport
6.
at a neighbour's, friend's or relative's house
7.
anywhere else
PUCI_Q06
J3
Electronic lodgement of:
10. Tax returns
11. Claims or Applications for benefits (e.g.
Centrelink, Medicare)
12. Applications for permits etc.
13. Bill payments e.g. rates and car registration
Information or services relating to:
14. Taxation
15. Pensions or other benefits (e.g. Centrelink,
Medicare)
16. Employment / unemployment
17. Community safety education
18. Healthcare
19. Other
PUI_Q04
K1
10. Could not pay electricity, gas or telephone bills
on time
11. Could not pay mortgage or rent payments on
time
12. Could not pay for car registration or insurance
on time
13. Could not make minimum payment on credit
card
14. Pawned or sold something because you
needed cash
15. Went without meals
16. Were unable to heat or cool your home
17. Sought financial assistance from friends or
family
18. Sought assistance from welfare or community
organisations
FSR_Q02
K2
1.
Once
2.
Twice
3.
3 - 5 times
4.
6 - 9 times
5.
10 - 19 times
6.
20 times or more
FSR_Q03
K3
1.
Christmas period
2.
Start of school year
3.
End of financial year
4.
Other
5.
No particular period
FSR_Q04
K4

10. Reduced home loan repayments
11. Drew on accumulated savings or term deposits
12. Increased the balance owing on credit cards by
$1,000 or more
13. Entered into a loan agreement with family or friends
14. Took out a personal loan
15. Sold household goods or jewellery
16. Sold shares, stocks or bonds
17. Sold other assets
18. Other source
FSR_Q05
K5
1.
Followed a budget
2.
Saved regularly
3.
Paid more than the minimum payment required by

credit card company or loan provider
4.
Made more than the minimum home loan

repayments
5.
Made voluntary contributions towards superannu

ation
6.
Received financial information, counselling or

advice from a professional (including Centrelink,
welfare/community organisations and financial
planners)
FSR_Q06
K6
10. Savings / bank account
11. Credit card or store card
12. Home loan
13. Hire purchase / deferred payment agreement
including interest free purchases
14. Insurance policy (e.g. home contents and building,
third party property etc.)
15. Other Loan
FSR_Q07
L1

1.
Family Tax Benefit as a regular payment from the

Family Assistance Office
2.
Parenting Payment
3.
Youth Allowance
4.
Carer Allowance
5.
War Widow's or Widower's Pension from the

Department of Veterans' Affairs, including Income
Support Supplement
6.
Disability Pension from the Department of Veterans'

Affairs
7.
Overseas government pension
8.
Any other government payment
RPI_Q10
L2

1.
Child support or maintenance
2.
Superannuation, an annuity or private pension
3.
Workers' compensation
RPI_Q19
L3

10. Wages or salary (including from own
incorporated business)
11. Profit or loss from own unincorporated
business or share in a partnership
12. Profit or loss from rental property
13. Dividends or interest
14. Any Government pension, benefit or allowance
15. Child Support or maintenance
16. Superannuation, Annuity or allocated pension
17. Workers Compensation
18. Other
RPPI_Q01, RPDI_Q01, IUMI_Q01, HSI_Q01, HSPI_Q01, HSDI_Q01, HSMI_Q01, HHI_Q01,

HHMS_Q01
L4
1.
Real estate agent
2.
State or Territory Housing Authority
3.
Person not in the same household - Parent / Other

relative
4.
Person not in the same household - Other person
5.
Person in the same household - Parent / Other

relative
6.
Person in the same household - Other person
7.
Owner / Manager of caravan park
8.
Employer - Defence Housing Authority
9.
Employer - Government
10. Employer - Other

11. Housing co-operative / Community / Church Group
12. Other
LAN_Q01
L5

1.
Over $1,000 cash or deposited in banks, credit

unions or other financial institutions
2.
Own incorporated business
3.
Shares, stocks and bonds
4.
Other buildings or land
ICD_Q01
M1
1.
Less than $10,000
2.
$10,000 - $49,999
3.
$50,000 - $99,999
4.
$100,000 or more
ICD_Q02
M2

1.
Credit cards or store cards not paid off by due date
2.
Car loans or personal loans
3.
Interest free purchases
4.
Hire purchase agreements
5.
Other (please specify)
ICD_Q03
M3
1.
Less than $5,000
2.
$5,000 - $9,999
3.
$10,000 - $49,999
4.
$50,000 or more
ICD_Q05

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Married (in a registered marriage)

Other Single / not married

Talks or lecture presentations

Training conferences (incl. Tele / video

Other group training sessions

Demonstration training sessions (e.g.

Self-paced training courses

Can easily get to the places needed

Sometimes have difficulty getting to the places

Often have difficulty getting to the places needed

Cant get to the places needed

Examples of motor vehicles you may have access to:

Vehicle belonging to you (including jointly

Vehicle belonging to another member of this

Company or government vehicle for personal

Chemist / Pharmacist / prescription

Other health professional

Shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing

Chronic or recurring pain

A nervous or emotional condition

Long term effects as a result of a head injury, stroke

Any other long term condition that requires

Any other long term condition such as arthritis,

Examples of difficulties with education:

Not attending school / further study due to

Need time off school / study

Attend special classes / school

Other related difficulties

Examples of difficulties with employment:

Type of job you can do

Number of hours you can work

Finding suitable work

Needing time off work

Permanently unable to work

SOH_Q05A, SOH_Q08, SOH_Q10, SOH_Q11, SOH_Q13A, SOH_Q16, SOH_Q18, SOH_Q19

Domestic work, home maintenance or gardening

Providing transport or running errands

Any unpaid child care

Any teaching, coaching or practical advice

Providing any emotional support

Any other help

Neither agree nor disagree

Help out when you have a serious illness or

Help in maintaining family or work

Provide emergency money

Provide emergency accommodation

Provide emergency food

Community, charity or religious organisation

Local council or other government services

Health, legal or financial professional

Five times or more

Less than 12 months ago

12 months to less than 2 years

Two years to less than 5 years

Five years to less than 10 years

Ten years or more

Less than one week

One week to less than two weeks

Two weeks to less than four weeks

One month to less than two months

Two months to less than three months

Three months to less than four months