Australia’s wellbeing

The above flash video by Nic Marks on the Happy Planet Index can be downloaded here.

Intention:

There is an idea about having a minister for wellbeing.

The goal of the minister for wellbeing would be to help increase the wellbeing and happiness of all Australians. This may be feasible if a suitable measure of wellbeing and happiness is developed.

Examples of groups working toward a wellbeing and happiness measure include:

• The Global Project on “Measuring the Progress of Societies”
• Commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress
• ABS: Measures of Australia’s Progress

An example of a resource that can help along these lines is the Making Australia Happy website run by the ABC.