The Institute focuses on the four key research areas outlined below, paying particular attention to ensuring findings can be applied practically to benefit the broader community.
This research stream unpacks the roles of existing, new and emerging communities in fostering community participation, and explores how communities are working together effectively to realise the benefits of multiculturalism.
This research stream is focused on unpacking the demographic, geographic, political and social dynamics of cohesive communities to better understand the factors that help them to thrive.