Abstract
Understanding Drivers of Public Trust in Sydney Water is a project of the collaborative partnership between Sydney Water and Western Sydney University. This Report contributes to that overall project by addressing a gap in Sydney Water’s knowledge about the drinking water practices and ‘drivers of trust’ in Mandarin-speaking communities. This group is particularly important in Sydney, where the demography and cultural dynamics of the city are rapidly changing. This small-scale in-depth qualitative study involved focus groups, interviews and ethnographic observational research with 39 Mandarin-speakers, whose demographics fitted the broad profile of Chinese migrants represented in the 2016 Census. Participants were asked about how they drink water now and in the past; familial practices; preferences, concerns and influences; who they trust; knowledge of Sydney Water and water supplies; what information they need; and ideas for future engagements around drinking water.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Penrith, N.S.W. |
Publisher | Western Sydney University |
Number of pages | 63 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- water
- water quality
- Chinese
- Australia
- attitudes