Linking thought to action to empower the critical thinking that will help drive Australia’s social cohesion forward.
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The Mapping Social Cohesion 2023 Report has landed!
As the 17th study conducted in this nation leading, long-running research series, this report aims to expand our understanding of Australian society.
To read the full report, head to our microsite: ow.ly/wjfc50Q6N22
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Don’t miss the report launch on Wednesday 15 November — register to attend the launch here: bit.ly/40kjgw7
#SFRI #SocialCohesion
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📣Join us for the much anticipated online launch of the flagship 2023 Mapping Social Cohesion Report!
Register via Zoom ow.ly/js0A50PYQXQ
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New Episode out now! Listen to S2 E3 - What Australians think about languages other than English 🎧
Watch S2 E3 here - ow.ly/aOnk50PPu9y
Listen S2 E3 here - ow.ly/OYgZ50PPu9x
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Next Wednesday, 20 September, at 12.30pm, tune in to hear nation-leading findings, trends, and implications from this comprehensive research 📖
Register via ow.ly/g1SF50PMyC7
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Don't forget to register for the Australian Cohesion Index (ACI) 2023 Launch next Wednesday 20 September! Dr James O’Donnell, Lead Researcher and Author, will present key findings, trends, and implications from this comprehensive research. #socialcohesion
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Join Us for an Exclusive Launch of the Australian Cohesion Index 2023
The Australian Cohesion Index is a biannual analysis of multiple data sources, which provides insights into cohesion within Australia.
Register via ow.ly/sEcj50PHBut
#socialcohesion @AustGovernment
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New Narrative Released Today on Australia's Troubled Parent Migration Approach! 140,000 applicants await parent visas, facing a decades-long process.
"The Parent Conundrum" by Peter Mares explores the challenges, proposing radical reform.
Read here scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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We want to hear from you! 🎤
How have you personally navigated cultural labels in your personal and professional life?
What insights can you draw from these experiences?
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Neos Kosmos recently interviewed Senior Researcher Trish Prentice about her latest essay exploring why Australia must rethink the use of vague categories and labels for culture.
Read more below👇
neoskosmos.com/en/2023/05/04…
#socialresearch #inclusion #research #auspol
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"CALD is a very broad term and I think it doesn't really reflect our authenticity or our lived experiences."
Thank you to SBS News for profiling our latest essay.
Read below👇
sbs.com.au/news/article/hope…
#socialresearch #inclusion #research #culture
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Vicky Arachi describes herself as a first-generation Greek migrant, but she admits, the label ‘migrant’ doesn’t sit comfortably with her due to negative connotations with the term.
Read Vicky’s story in our latest essay: scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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Scanlon Foundation Research Institute retweeted
26 Apr 2023
“We can be Australian, and we can be Chinese or Indian or Japanese as well.” A new essay by @Scanlon_Inst explores how labels can foster a sense of belonging or exclusion in Australia. To read the report, visit here: scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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Scanlon Foundation Research Institute retweeted
1 May 2023
"Unfortunately the CALD acronym is inadequate to assist orgs because it doesn't mention race at all. It's too broad & doesn't adequately describe what's going on," says DCA CEO @LisaAnnese on how it fails to address issues of racism & marginalisation. ow.ly/o2uE50O4qQe
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CALD: Why some say this label is failing Australians sbs.com.au/news/article/hope…
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How can we better understand the relationship between a country's happiness levels and social cohesion?
Senior Researcher Trish Prentice explores this intriguing connection in the latest edition of our Social Cohesion Insights.
Read here: scanloninstitute.org.au/news…
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Rahel and Wintana sometimes use the term ‘Person of Colour’ – not because they feel a strong affinity to the label but because they believe it makes the audience feel more comfortable.
Read their story here: scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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Jieh-Yung Lo describes himself as Chinese-Australian. But the label didn’t come easily.
You can read Jieh-Yung’s story and how he overcame tensions to arrive at a label he is comfortable with in our latest essay: scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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Introducing our Institute’s sixth essay: Why call me that? Reflections on labels in a diverse nation.
Author Trish Prentice explores the complicated issue of labelling cultural identity and asks whether terms like ‘CALD ‘are fit for purpose.
Read here: scanloninstitute.org.au/publ…
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Join us at the 2023 Welcoming Australia Symposium! 📍
Focusing on the Power of Place, this symposium features practical panel presentations and discussions on how to advance welcoming and inclusion work - this is an event not to be missed!
Register: ow.ly/jKr350NFysW
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