The Indonesia-Australia Human Flourishing Centre brings together researchers from Australian Catholic University and Universitas Gadjah Mada to work on the challenges our two countries share.
At ACU, human flourishing means supporting the full development of every person — physical, social, cultural, moral and spiritual. The Centre brings that vision to life through collaborative research, student mobility, joint doctoral programs and policy engagement, turning knowledge into practical action and lasting impact.
Indonesia is Australia's near neighbour and home to one of the most dynamic research and innovation ecosystems in Southeast Asia. Many of the issues facing our region require cross-border collaboration, and the Centre exists to make that work possible.
Cross-regional programs shaping international policy debate.
Joint degrees, executive training and partner programs.
Engaging stakeholders to turn research into policy and community impact.
Drive person-centred healthcare improvements
Improving person-centred care across nutrition, mental health, digital health and healthcare ethics, and the conditions communities need to stay well.
Promote lifelong learning for human flourishing
Widening educational engagement and opportunity across all generations, from digital literacy and emerging technologies to outcomes for Indigenous communities.
Advance social cohesion and intercultural capacity
Strengthening social trust through interfaith dialogue, religious pluralism and comparative theology, and deeper understanding of diverse traditions.
Strengthen business and civic institutions and build ethical futures
Building ethical, accountable institutions through research on justice frameworks, gender equity, human rights, disability inclusion and fair economic and legal systems.
Create thriving ecologies
Advancing sustainable resource use, healthy urban design and environmental wellbeing, and understanding of ecology across cultures.
We welcome enquiries from researchers, government and industry partners interested in collaborating with the Centre, and from students interested in exchange and doctoral opportunities.
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ACU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA), creating opportunities for collaboration on education, research and ...
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ACU and Universitas Gadjah Mada have established the Indonesia-Australia Human Flourishing Centre