SIGNATURE CONVERSATION PARTNER
The Menzies Leadership Foundation works to strengthen leadership capability and support the people, ideas and collaborations needed to tackle complex challenges. As a non-partisan philanthropic foundation and system entrepreneur, we invest in and help develop approaches that strengthen leadership, collective action and positive social impact.
GOLD PARTNER
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Social Research Centre is Australia’s trusted evidence partner, delivering ethical, culturally informed social research and evaluation. It works with researchers, policymakers, academics and business leaders to generate evidence that supports informed decision-making and deepens understanding of Australian society.
By reflecting the experiences and perspectives of Australians, its work brings important issues into focus, opens up meaningful conversation and provides the insights needed to shape better policy and practice. Through rigorous research, stakeholder engagement and data analysis, Social Research Centre helps clients and partners make a positive difference for communities across Australia.
GOLD PARTNER
Polaron Connect is a social enterprise that helps public sector and purpose-driven organisations improve the lives of multicultural communities through specialist research and inclusive communication services. We bridge the gap between organisations and culturally diverse communities by delivering multilingual engagement, community consultation, social research, stakeholder engagement, co-design, translation, interpreting and multicultural communication campaigns. Together with our national network of multicultural/ youth/ academic advisory panel members, Community Connectors and language professionals across over 170 languages and cultures, we provide culturally informed insights that help organisations design better policies, services and programs. Our work empowers communities to have a voice, strengthens social cohesion, and ensures diverse perspectives shape decisions that affect the lives of people living in Australia.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE PARTNER
iGen Education supports iGen Foundation to provide social and economic inclusion through youth and migrant entrepreneurship initiatives and intercultural practice.
We deliver the “Invest in a Young Entrepreneur” pre-accelerator, “Australian Intercultural Collaboration” and Melton Community Leaders Collaboration, all critical to enabling successful long term settlement experiences, inclusion and social cohesion.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE PARTNER
Resilient Ready is a globally recognised leader in the measurement and application of social capital and social infrastructure to strengthen communities.
As a certified social enterprise, we developed Australia’s National Social Capital + Social Infrastructure Measurement Framework and the Sociabli® mapping platform.
Through data, interactive maps, training and strategic advisory services, we turn complex evidence into practical action that strengthens communities and informs better policy, planning and investment.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE PARTNER
LWA provides quality assurance, evaluation, training, and resources in LLND and employability for adult English programs.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE PARTNER
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Family Life is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting children, young people, families and communities across Melbourne’s southeastern region for more than 55 years. Through evidence-based, place-based practice, we work alongside communities to strengthen relationships, build local capability and create the conditions for children and families to thrive. We believe strong communities are vital prevention infrastructure, creating the social connections and collective capacity that enable people to support one another, respond to challenges and foster a shared sense of belonging and wellbeing.
VISUAL ENGAGEMENT PARTNER
Sketch Group is an award-winning visual consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. We use sketching to tell stories, solve problems, explain ideas, and capture conversations.
A passionate team of writers, videographers, illustrators, producers, and animators, we’re friendly, flexible, and great at what we do. We punch above our weight in the corporate arena, but also relish in working with organisations as small as us.
We believe everyone wants to be understood, and that visual literacy is the key to better communication. Our mission is to use our creative superpowers to bring important stories to life—on the screen, in the board room, and in the hearts and minds of our audience.
COMMUNITY RADIO PARTNER
Multicultural Voices Australia (formerly the National Ethnic & Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council) is the national peak body representing multicultural and multilingual community broadcasters across Australia. Our network of more than 50 community radio stations and 500 broadcasters delivers programs in over 75 languages, connecting communities and ensuring diverse voices are heard nationally.
MVA works to strengthen and promote multicultural community broadcasting through advocacy, training, resources, sector development and partnerships. Our members provide trusted, locally relevant information and create spaces for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to share their stories, participate in community life and maintain connections to language and culture. Multicultural community broadcasting also plays an important role in social cohesion by building understanding between communities, creating opportunities for dialogue and strengthening belonging and connection.
MVA is committed to building partnerships across media, government and the community sector to strengthen representation, participation and inclusion, and support a more connected and cohesive Australia.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Australian Social Cohesion Summit will allow your organisation to showcase its commitment to fostering social cohesion and demonstrate leadership in promoting inclusivity.
You will be able to connect with a wide-ranging audience of organisations dedicated to multiculturalism and community cohesion and the chance to network with policymakers, thought leaders, and key decision-makers
You can position your brand in front of government leaders, industry influencers, academics, and representatives from diverse communities across Australia, enhancing your presence and impact.
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