This study looks at the role of news media and media representation in fostering social participation and a sense of belonging among multilingual communities in Australia. It found that representation, both in news and in media more broadly, is linked to building a sense of belonging among multilingual audiences. 

The research also investigated the drivers to belonging, including age and residency status, in addition to English language confidence and length of stay in Australia. It found that age and residency status in Australia are significant drivers that foster a sense of belonging. Multilingual communities with Australian citizenship feel more at home in Australia and are more likely to experience a sense of membership within their community than permanent or temporary residents. 

Those who have lower confidence in English tend to consume in-language news content more than those who have higher confidence. This implies that for organisations and governments that the targeting of recent migrants with lower levels of English proficiency with in-language information is essential to maximise reach and foster a greater sense of belonging.