The 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion report provides a comprehensive analysis of social cohesion trends in Australia amidst a backdrop of national and global challenges. Conducted annually since 2007, this eighteenth installment examines attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors across 100 indicators, including social cohesion, immigration, multiculturalism, and personal wellbeing. The study highlights the resilience of Australia's social fabric, steady levels of social cohesion, and persistent strengths in multicultural acceptance. However, it also reveals areas of concern, such as financial stress, discrimination, declining trust in government, and strained interfaith relations. The report emphasizes the importance of addressing economic pressures, inequality, and safety concerns while maintaining Australia’s multicultural strengths to support societal resilience. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and community leaders aiming to foster social harmony and inclusivity in Australia.
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- Australia
Table of Contents
- Foreword 3
- The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute is pleased to bring you the 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report. 3
- Contents 4
- Executive summary 5
- Social cohesion in 2024 5
- A challenging national global environment 5
- Migration multiculturalism diversity 5
- Attitudes experiences relations in multicultural Australia 5
- Australias social fabric 5
- The cost-of-living the economy housing 5
- Trust engagement in Australias democracy 5
- Personal wellbeing safety 5
- Social cohesion in a polarised world 5
- Conclusion 5
- Appendix A The 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Study 5
- References 5
- Acknowledgements 5
- Executive summary 6
- Social cohesion in 2024 12
- A challenging national global environment 22
- Migration multiculturalism diversity 30
- Attitudes experiences relations in multicultural Australia 42
- Australias social fabric 54
- The cost of living the economy housing 62
- Trust engagement in Australias democracy 70
- Personal wellbeing safety 80
- Social cohesion in a polarised world 88
- Conclusion 98
- Appendix A The 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Study 100
- References 108
- Acknowledgements 111
