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Each Mapping Social Cohesion national survey builds on the previous year and informs the Scanlon-Monash Index (SMI) of Social Cohesion. The surveys have been undertaken since 2007 where the original survey provided the benchmark against which the SMI is then measured.
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The Parent Conundrum: Considering Australia’s troubled approach to parent migration
In our eleventh narrative, journalist Peter Mares sheds light on the challenges faced by thousands of distressed families caught in parent visa processing delays.
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July 2023
The Parent Conundrum: Considering Australia’s troubled approach to parent migration
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April 2023
'Why call me that?' Reflections on labels in a diverse nation
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January 2023
Community in the Classroom: Transforming Secondary Education Through the Power of Local Connection
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November 2022
2022 Mapping Social Cohesion Report
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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.
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'Why call me that?' Reflections on labels in a diverse nation
Through the voices of six individuals, Senior Research Trish Prentice explores the issue of labelling in relation to cultural identity and considers whether it’s time for change.
