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When it comes to telling a story, how we tell the story can be just as impactful as the facts we are trying to present.  

In a world where misinformation is rife, knowing how to present data in a way that communicates clearly and tells a story with accuracy and impact is an essential skill. These skills help bridge gaps between research findings, public understanding, and policy. This supports the public to make sense of complex information and helps ensure that accurate evidence guides important policy decisions. 

At the Matilda Centre, our Matilda Viz data visualisation competition challenges young Australians to delve into data related to mental health and substance use and use it to communicate important insights. By challenging young people to share stories with and through data, we hope to encourage them to build important skills in analytical thinking, visual communication, and data science.