Digital inequality in Australia: Results from the 2019 Australian Digital Inclusion Index (CSI Swinburne's Social Impact Summer Webinar Series - Week 3)

In the past three decades, digital technologies have become progressively embedded in work, education, government, healthcare and other aspects of everyday experience in Australia. As a result, digital communication is now considered an essential service, comparable to basic utilities in its contribution to welfare. In this context, digital inequalities, marked by differences in the nature and extent of internet access, affordability and capacity for effective online engagement, present a significant social challenge. The Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) is the most comprehensive tool available for measuring digital inequality in Australia. With a dataset extending back to 2014, the ADII can be used to identify the socio-economic contours of digital access, affordability and abilities and to track these elements of digital inclusion over time. In this webinar, Dr Chris K Wilson provides an overview of the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) and highlight the key findings from the 2019 ADII Report. Presented Tuesday 3rd December 2019