GREENspace Perth - the survey has now closed

Many thanks to everyone who participated in the GREENspace Perth survey. I really appreciate your help with my research. If you entered the draw to win one of two $50 VISA gift cards, the draw will take place on 1 May 2017 and winners will be notified. Thanks again.

GREENspace Perth Survey - Participant Information

This research is being conducted as part of a PhD project at The University of Western Australia. Some important things to note before proceeding with the survey:

• You must be at least 18 years of age and live in the Perth Metropolitan Area in order to participate. This means you must live in one of these local government areas:

• There are no known or anticipated risks from participating in this study.
• Participation in this survey is voluntary and completely anonymous. You are not asked for your name or any identifying information so your responses cannot be linked to you.
• All information you provide will be treated as confidential and all data will be stored securely in line with requirements of The University of Western Australia.
• You are free to omit any question you prefer not to answer by leaving it blank and you may withdraw your participation at any time by not submitting your response.
• Approval to conduct this research has been provided by The University of Western Australia, in accordance with its ethics review and approval procedures [Ethics approval no. RA/4/1/8739]. Any person considering participation in this research project, or agreeing to participate, may raise any questions or issues with the researchers at any time. In addition, any person not satisfied with the response of researchers may raise ethics issues or concerns, and may make any complaints about this research project by contacting the Human Ethics Office at the University of Western Australia on (08) 6488 3703 or by emailing to humanethics@uwa.edu.au

Dazzling colours

"Beauty isn't a special inserted sort of thing. It is just life, pure life, life nascent, running clear and strong" (HG Wells)

Inspiration is one of the nonmaterial benefits that people can obtain from the natural environment. The dazzling spring display in Kings Park definitely inspires many people (like me!) to grab their cameras and attempt to capture that beautiful but ephemeral moment. 

Spring is here!

It's a fantastic way to sample Western Australia's unique flora on a more manageable scale... Kings Park captures the brilliance of blooms drawn from all over the state within a walkable distance. Spring is an absolute riot of colour.

Calling Pokemon Go players!

I’m a PhD student at UWA studying how people use and experience urban green spaces like parks. I’d be really interested to speak to some Pokemon Go enthusiasts who are out and about in parks in Perth as it would be great to get their point of view. I’m looking for individuals who would be willing to participate in a face-to-face interview. As my research is focusing on the City of Stirling, I’m looking for people who live in the City of Stirling and/or are looking for Pokemon in parks there! The interview should take around 15 minutes and is usually conducted outdoors in a park. If you're interested and would like more info, get in touch! 

Yokine Reserve, City of Stirling (Source: healthybydesign.com.au)