The Civic Journey programme is set against a backdrop of increasing evidence concerning social polarisation and community fragmentation. It focuses on illuminating and unleashing the potential of young people to reinvigorate communities, identify innovative solutions to local problems, and explore the ties that bind individuals and groups together in a manner that celebrates diversity and difference.

This report by Professor Matt Flinders, and the accompanying discussion paper, introduce the concepts that underpin the Civic Journey programme.

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