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2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report

While the strength of our local communities may be helping to protect our wellbeing and harmony, latest Mapping Social Cohesion survey findings show that challenges to social cohesion remain, with some new pressures emerging.

While the strength of our local communities may be helping to protect our wellbeing and harmony, latest Mappin...

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2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report Launch Event

Join us for an in person launch or online webinar of the 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report, the nation’s most comprehensive study of attitudes towards life in Australia. Now in its seventeenth year, this annual report offers crucial insights into how Australians view and experience social cohesion.

Join us for an in person launch or online webinar of the 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report, the nation’s mos...

New essay: Behind the scenes: The essential work of security officers in ensuring public safety

In our latest essay, we explore how public safety facilitates social cohesion and how the protection of public spaces can build social connection and community strength.

In our latest essay, we explore how public safety facilitates social cohesion and how the protection of public...

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New Narrative: Strong communities don't just happen: Springvale's story

This Narrative provides insight into the strong social foundation built by the Springvale community over time, and how under substantial pandemic pressure, the community was able to rally in an example of the power of a cohesive community.

This Narrative provides insight into the strong social foundation built by the Springvale community over time,...

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Australian Migration and Population Dashboard

A new resource contextualising the real, relevant numbers behind Australia's migration and population trends.

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Australian Cohesion Index 2023

The Australian Cohesion Index brings depth and context to the picture of social cohesion in Australia in order to drive informed debate and decision-making. The first iteration was in 2021 and now we are proud to release the second iteration in 2023.

The Australian Cohesion Index brings depth and context to the picture of social cohesion in Australia in order...

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New: Voices of Australia Podcast

We've launched a new podcast! Listen to the Voices of Australia podcast to discover new perspectives on how to build a cohesive society.

We've launched a new podcast! Listen to the Voices of Australia podcast to discover new perspectives on how to...

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The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute exists as a bridge between academic insight and public thought on matters relating to Australia’s social cohesion.

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Refugee Experiences in Australia Study

Take part in this important study. We want to hear from you about your experiences of settling in Australia! Survey open 20 January - 7 March 2025!

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January 2025

Refugee Experiences in Australia Study

November 2024

Mapping Social Cohesion 2024 - Stakeholder Pack

November 2024

2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report

October 2024

Lost in translation: Having a baby in Australia when English isn’t your first language

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2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report

This report presents findings from the latest Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion Survey. The report builds on the knowledge gained through the sixteen earlier national surveys (2007, 2009-23).

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