Core themes

Six core themes guide our efforts to deliver human flourishing solutions in our communities, across the nation, and in our Asia-Pacific region through mission-driven, interdisciplinary and impactful research.

Education ecosystems for flourishing through the lifespan

Education ecosystems for flourishing through the lifespan

Advancing education, empowering futures

We advance the entire education ecosystem - students, teachers, principals, families and support systems - through research across the lifespan. By strengthening every link in this system, we create educational institutions at the heart of thriving communities and human flourishing.


Religion, meaning and social cohesion

Religion, meaning and social cohesion

Open hearts, open minds

We leverage research into religion and meaning to understand their influence on social cohesion. We examine both the positive contributions of religion to society and the tensions it can generate, exploring the role of faith in fostering dialogue and friendship across difference.


Ethical business, technology and governance

Ethical business, technology and governance

Decisions for dignity

We tackle complex challenges at the intersection of business, technology, politics and society through environmental, social and governance research that places human needs at the centre of decision-making and strengthens ethical, inclusive and just institutions.


First peoples' self-determination

First peoples' self-determination

Respecting voice, upholding rights

We are committed to research that supports the self-determination rights of First peoples, including the right to maintain cultural traditions and identity.


Care economy

Care economy

Caring for those who care

We drive innovation in the care economy to meet the evolving needs of our community. The care economy encompasses the provision of care services, both paid and unpaid, that are essential for the daily wellbeing and functioning of individuals and society.


Peace and solidarity

Peace and solidarity

Together, for good

We confront the urgent challenge of protecting our common home by working to bring the whole human family together (Laudato Si', 13). Upholding the dignity of each person, we draw on wisdom across religious and spiritual traditions to promote peace and solidarity for the flourishing of all life.

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