Australia is now more diverse – ethnically, linguistically, culturally – than ever; yet concrete data on the extent of domestic, family and sexual violence among these communities is lacking. This policy brief analyses the key issues in addressing domestic, family and sexual violence in multicultural communities in Australia and puts forward recommendations.

Specialised services and responses play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening Australia’s multicultural society. Too often, differences in access and outcomes persist for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. These disparities are magnified by service responses that inadequately meet their needs and preferences. This policy brief explores specialised services and initiatives for a multicultural...

This policy brief provides practical policy solutions to improve the settlement and integration of migrants and refugees in Australia. Successful integration is a goal shared by newcomers, the communities they settle in and government at all levels and is critical to maintaining public support for immigration. The brief provides seven recommendations.

This report explores the lived experiences of newly arrived refugees with disability in Australia. It points to a series of intersecting issues that both contribute to and hinder their settlement and integration. It focuses on their experiences in relation to social connections, functional dimensions of integration, and rights and responsibilities.

This policy brief argues for a stronger focus on responding to multicultural children with research, policy and practice not keeping pace with Australia’s increasing ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity. Multicultural children are less likely to access early childhood education and this paper makes the case for a mix of targeted and place-based interventions. It provides...