The Multiculturalism in Focus – Migrants’ Sense of Belonging Study 2025 was commissioned by the Department of Home Affairs and authored by Tish Prentice, Senior Researcher, Scanlon Foundation Research Institute. The report helps deepen understanding of how migrants from Australia’s fastest-growing communities experience belonging, social connections, and civic participation.

Drawing on national data and lived experiences, the report offers insights into the everyday factors that strengthen inclusion and social cohesion and the challenges that can undermine a sense of belonging.

The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute would like to thank those who consented to participate in this study and to share their experiences of migrating to Australia.