This report presents findings of a rapid review of evaluations of programs that aim to improve civic and political participation carried out in the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Agreement, Australia and New Zealand.

The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute recently undertook a program of work to inform how Australia can strengthen its democratic resilience. This report outlines the work behind the creation of their Democracy Index.

This study investigates community discourses around democracy, with the aim of understanding how different segments of the Australian community talk about democracy.

Heightened financial pressures and growing concerns over economic inequality are negatively impacting Australians’ sense of worth, social inclusion and justice. These are among the most significant factors weighing down Australian social cohesion in 2023.

The Australian Cohesion Index brings together an extraordinary depth of data, knowledge and analysis to provide a robust picture of Australia today. It draws upon the ongoing rigour of the 'Mapping Social Cohesion' study, which has been undertaken since 2007, and is the only ongoing and comprehensive study of social cohesion in the world.