Togetherness Index 2024
The Togetherness Index (TI) explores the role communication plays in connecting people. Now in its fifth year, the Index reveals how well Australians are connected through the way we listen, share stories, and communicate with one another.
The 2024 Index score is
57
highlighting continuing challenges in building unity.
The Togetherness Index report provides crucial insights into the root causes of division and offers a path for how effective communication can help rebuild trust and strengthen community bonds.
Key Findings from the 2024 Togetherness Index
47%
of Australians believe the country is more divided than a year ago.
54%
cite the cost of living crisis as the most divisive social issue, followed by wealth inequality (27%).
32%
of Australians feel their voices are heard in local community discussions.
33%
of Australians believe the government listens to their needs.
For communications professionals, these insights are a call to action. The Togetherness Index identifies five key communication principles: Closeness, Listening, Optimism, Stories, and Effectiveness (CLOSE), that can foster unity and restore public trust.
To help bridge divides, communications professionals must focus on crafting messages that are positive, inclusive, and resonate emotionally. Contact the SenateSHJ team to learn how we can help you communicate effectively and foster stronger connections with your audience.
Quote by: Darren Behar and Jodie Wrigley
Cost of living pressures has made more people look inward, making sure they have enough money and goods to feed their families and pay their bills. Less time and effort spent helping others, focusing on family first.
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