Publications Index
In our latest Narrative, authors Rick Morton and Trish Prentice unpack the cultural blindspots found within the aged care system and address alternative ways that institutions can respond to the needs of a diverse and ageing population within Australia.
Melbourne’s New East: What change in one Australian Chinese community says about the nation’s future
About the research
This report presents the findings of the latest Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion national surveys, conducted in July and November 2020. The report builds on the knowledge gained through the twelve earlier national surveys (2007, 2009-19), which provide the context for interpretation.
Using a survey of more than 140 questions to gauge a nuanced understanding of shifts in public opinion on social cohesion and population issues, the 2020 survey results demonstrate Australia’s strength and resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
About the research
This report presents the findings of the twelfth Scanlon Foundation Mapping Social Cohesion national survey, conducted in July-August 2019. The report builds on the knowledge gained through the eleven earlier national surveys (2007, 2009-18), which provide the context for interpretation.
Australians Today highlights findings of the largest ever survey of people born in Australia and recent migrants, on their experience of Australian life. More than 10,000 respondents completed the survey across 20 languages. The report outlines public attitudes to key issues, by pathway of immigration and country of origin. While Australia is generally considered as a good country for migrants, analysis of the findings is not positive across all groups, with some experiencing high levels of dissatisfaction and discrimination.