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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Meaningful change requires both institutional reforms and individual actions. In our latest episode, Liz Gillies, CEO, Menzies Foundation, and Associate Professor Sam Wilson take a deep dive into Australia's civic health and leadership. This insightful discussion centres on the findings from the newly launched report, The Civic Health of Australia: A National Portrait in 30 Charts, powered by the Menzies Foundation and developed by Associate Professor Sam Wilson and the Australian Leadership Index at Swinburne University.
The report paints a concerning picture of Australia’s civic health, revealing declines across three crucial dimensions: civic awareness and engagement, belonging and connecting in the community, and volunteering and giving.
Liz and Sam explore these findings in depth, offering a compelling analysis of the challenges in measuring leadership for the 'greater good', the alarming trends of distrust and polarisation, and the vital role each of us plays in fostering a healthier civic environment. Whether you're passionate about leadership, civic engagement, or simply curious about the future of our democracy, this episode is a must-listen.
2 months ago
This factual research highlights to me the hard evidence that behind what I, and so many other concerned Aussie, have seen in our community over recent times. This points out just how badly our civic foundations have drifted from the true intentions of our founding fathers. What really frustrates me is the ignorance or at least the political indifference that these findings raise abouttrust, leadership and the real health of of our once great democracy. Todays politicians on both sides of the fence seem to be lacking in the understanding of what made us the envy of most other countries through-out our world. You cannot fix this weakening civic culture when our politicians do not understand the values of democracy despite every day showing wider cracks appearing in our once well understood democratic values. At least this research may wake up other concerned Australians about how far our own moral and civic values have dropped in just a few years of irresponsible government.