Data for Social Good

Jane Farmer is Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. Anthony McCosker is Deputy Director of the Social Innovation Research Institute at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. Kath Albury is co-Leader of the Digital Inclusion Program at Swinburne University of Technology Social Innovation Research Institute.Amir Aryani leads the Social Data Analytics Lab at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne.

“Data For Social Good is a timely release given the latest spate of cybersecurity attacks and data breaches which targeted the non-profit sector emphasising the importance of digital upskilling and resourcing. … Data For Social Good combines real-life case studies involving community organisations, non-profits and government agencies with hands-on advice and guidance. The book has been designed for leaders and board members who are interested in becoming capable with data and how to get started … on data projects for public good.” (Ruby Kraner-Tucci, PRObono, brobonoaustralia.com.au, January 11, 2023)

• Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Case Studies of Data Projects.- Chapter 3 Data Capability Through Collaborative Data Action.- Chapter 4 Activating for a Data-Capable Future.