
Australian Social Cohesion Summit
The Australian Social Cohesion Summit 2025, hosted by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute in Melbourne, will bring together participants from government, industry, academia, and community sectors. This landmark biennial event will serve as a vital platform for tackling the challenge of building inclusive and thriving communities. Don’t miss out this one of a kind event!

It’s not just cricket: sport, social cohesion and belonging
This narrative how members of Australia’s South Asian diaspora have used cricket to build culturally safe spaces, foster belonging, and strengthen community ties.

Five Years of Impact: Strengthening Social Cohesion in Australia
This Impact Report highlights our key achievements since the Scanlon Foundation Research Institutes inception in 2019.
Our data has supported policymakers, agencies, and community organisations, while our work has amplified public discourse on social cohesion.

New essay: Riding the wave that comes: stories of the intersection of religion and AI in Australia

2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report

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

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

Australian Migration and Population Dashboard

New: Voices of Australia Podcast
- Australian Social Cohesion Summit
- It’s not just cricket: sport, social cohesion and belonging
- Five Years of Impact: Strengthening Social Cohesion in Australia
- New essay: Riding the wave that comes: stories of the intersection of religion and AI in Australia
- 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report
- New essay: Behind the scenes: The essential work of security officers in ensuring public safety
- New Narrative: Strong communities don’t just happen: Springvale’s story
- Australian Migration and Population Dashboard
- New: Voices of Australia Podcast
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute exists as a bridge between academic insight and public thought on matters relating to Australia’s social cohesion.
