The inaugural Australian Social Cohesion Summit was held on 16 October 2025 in Melbourne, convening over 350 leaders from across community, research, government and industry. The day featured thought-provoking discussions, collaborative workshops and lived-experience perspectives centred on building belonging, trust and participation.
The Summit created a unique space for dialogue and action, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities to strengthen social cohesion across Australia.
The summit report includes key insights from the day, including summaries of the Fishbowl sessions, links to the workshops, Sketch Group illustrations, event photos, and the Mapping Social Cohesion 2025 presentation.
