Headline indicator 13.1: Civic activities
Measure 13.1.1: Proportion of people who regularly participate in civic activities
13.1.1 Rationale
This measure is based on the literature and includes various forms of public participation that contribute to the democratic process and community well-being.
13.1.1 Results
| Year | People with disability | People without disability | Relative inequality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 27.6% | 32.3% | 0.85 |
| 2022 | 24.3% | 27.2% | 0.89 |
13.1.1 Description of results
In 2018, the proportion of people with disability who regularly participated in civic activities was 27.6%. By 2022 this had decreased slightly for people with disability to 24.3%.
The gap between people with and without disability decreased slightly, but only because civic engagement decreased more for people without disability than for people with disability.
13.1.1 Definition
Each measure is estimated separately for people with and without disability where data is available.
- Denominator: All people aged 15+ years
- Numerator: People who participate in civic activities sometimes, often or very often
13.1.1 Data source
Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA)
13.1.1 Data availability
Baseline year: 2018
Frequency: Annual
13.1.1 Technical note
Civic activities are defined broadly to include various forms of public participation that contribute to the democratic process and community well-being. This can encompass actions like involvement in unions, political parties, or advocacy groups, volunteering on boards, and organizing committees for clubs or non-profit organizations.
In the measure, civic activities include 1) getting involved in activities for a union, political party, or group that is for or against something; 2) volunteering on boards or organising committees of clubs, community groups or other non-profit organisations; 3) encouraging others to get involved with a group that’s trying to make a difference in the community; and 4) getting in touch with a local politician or councillor about concerns.
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