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Thank you for your interest in our 2024 Survey.

As a trusted AMCS supporter, and someone who cares about marine wildlife, your advice is vital to the future of our work.

Thank you for all that you do for our oceans.

Have Your Say Today To Impact A Critical Decade Of Ocean Conservation.

We have defended Australia's oceans for over 50 years and we can't do it without you!

Your answers to this survey will help the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) better understand our supporters, and will help us to grow our collective impact as a movement of ocean defenders.

Your survey responses will remain strictly confidential.

We absolutely respect the privacy of your personal information. Individual responses will not be disclosed to any third party organisations.

All questions on the following pages are optional, if you do not wish to answer the question you can simply skip the field and submit your form.

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Section 1: About Our Oceans...

1. Which marine animal do you love the most?

Please tick only one, your most favourite. We know there are too many to name, so if you have a special sea creature that you love, please select "Other" and let us know which one.

TurtleWhaleSharkDolphinSeal / Sea lionSeabirdOther

Other

2. Which of the following ways do you enjoy our oceans?

Please tick all that apply.

Visiting the beachSurfing or swimmingDiving or SnorkellingSurf sportsSailing or boating FishingEating quality seafoodOther

Other

Section 2: What Do You Think About Ocean Conservation…

3. How do you feel about the future of our oceans?

Please tick the box that applies to you.

Very optimisticSomewhat optimisticNeither / UnsureSomewhat pessimisticVery pessimistic

4. What area of ocean conservation are you most passionate about?

Please tick only one which is your most important area of conservation work.

BLUE CARBONCLIMATE CHANGECOMMERCIAL FISHERIESGOOD FISH GUIDE & SUSTAINABLE SEAFOODGREAT BARRIER REEFINDUSTRIAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENTSMARINE PARKS & SANCTUARIESPLASTIC POLLUTIONTHREATENED SPECIES

5. Are there other focus areas or programs that AMCS should work on?

If so, we appreciate your advice, please list them:

Section 3: Tell Us More About You…

6. Which of the following reasons best describe why you support AMCS?

Please tick only one which is your most important value.

I love the ocean and marine wildlife.I like being in a community of like-minded ocean lovers.I want to work on solutions for the big issues that risk our oceans and wildlife.I want to protect our oceans and planet for future generations.

7. Do you have any children?

AMCS is dedicated to ensuring Australia's coasts and oceans remain healthy and free for tomorrow's generations.

YesNo

7A. Do you have any grandchildren?

YesNo

8. What is your date of birth?

Answering this question is optional, but we would like to ensure we are sending you appropriate content, and better understand our supporters as a collective movement of ocean defenders.

9. In what ways do you support AMCS or other causes that you care about?

Please tick all that apply.

Calling, writing or meeting with decision makers to advocate for my cause.Signing petitions to support action.Donating to fund important campaigns or charity work.Helping educate and spread awareness in my community and family.Attending local events such as film screenings, rallies or local meetings.Volunteering my time or skills to support important charity or campaign work.Other

Other

10. Would you consider making an affordable automatic monthly donation to AMCS?

An automatic monthly donation deducted from your bank account or credit card is the most impactful way to support our work to protect our oceans. Monthly donations help us plan for the future and sustain long lasting, effective conservation campaigns.

Please tick only one.

Yes, I would be interested in making automatic affordable monthly donations – please contact mePossibly, please provide me with more informationI am not ready to make monthly donations at this timeI am already an AMCS monthly donor

11. If you are in a financial position to donate a personal gift of $1,000 or more, would you consider making a donation to support a unique project that helps save marine wildlife and protect our oceans?

From time to time AMCS has a specific critical project, campaign or item that needs urgent funding. For example, a specialist campaigner to lead the charge on a vital emerging issue, a body of research, or a billboard to ramp up the pressure on key local decision-makers.

Please tick only one.

YesI might be, depending on the project or item.Not at the moment, thanks.

12. Would you consider leaving a legacy gift to AMCS?

Gifts left to AMCS by supporters in their Wills are very important to us. They help ensure that, in the years to come, we can continue our work to protect our precious oceans and marine wildlife. It is important for us to know how many people support us through their Wills, or would consider leaving a bequest.

Please tick the box that best describes how you feel about supporting AMCS in this way.

(If you told us this information in the past we would love to know if your situation has changed)

Yes, AMCS is already included in my WillI intend to include AMCS when I next revise my WillI am considering including AMCS in my WillI do not currently have a Will

Section 4: Tell Us About Your Support For The Australian Marine Conservation Society…

13A. I am a committed AMCS donor.

Please indicate how strongly you agree with this statement

Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree

13B. AMCS is my favourite charitable organisation.

Please indicate how strongly you agree with this statement

Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree

14. What do you believe AMCS’s main source of funding is?

Please tick only one.

Government fundingIndividuals like meCorporate supportNot sure

15. It is important that we know how you feel your support is making a difference to our oceans and marine wildlife. How do you feel we are doing in our work?

Please indicate how this statement applies to you

An excellent jobA reasonable jobCould be doing moreOther

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16. If you have any additional comments, thoughts or personal stories you would like to share please use the space below: