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...

The paper explores disparities in educational attainment and earnings trajectories among Australian-born children of diverse parental migration backgrounds from mid-adolescence to early adulthood. It highlights the importance of considering parental migration backgrounds in understanding post-school outcomes of Australian-born children. The paper finds that Non-English Speaking Background second-generation immigrants exhibit superior academic outcomes.

Online hate is one of the most prevalent forms of digital violence. This report explores encounters with online hate among adults in Australia including the prevalence, nature and impact of online hate among adults who belong to one or more of the targeted groups.

This toolkit summarises the five main challenges encountered in meaningful political participation and media literacy by Chinese and South Asian origin research participants resident in Australia for at least 2 years. It also presents evidence-based recommendations to address these challenges for a range of stakeholders.

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, perpetuating the structural inequalities they already face. This policy brief explores specialised services and initiatives for a multicultural Australia.