We are pleased to have worked with Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts on the Evaluation of the Community Broadcasting Program. Three key priority review areas are outlined in this discussion paper https://lnkd.in/gNRBqdA5. And the full evaluation report is here https://lnkd.in/gtdbw34f. Your views, comments and submissions on the community broadcasting sector can be made at https://lnkd.in/gyt4rfZZ until 5pm AEST, Friday, 30 August 2024. And a shout out to our people! Julie Connolly Stephen Cuttriss Georgina Halse Alison Eglentals Shane Compton! + Stevie-Rae McMillan and Sue Khor (both former SRC folks).
The Social Research Centre
Research Services
Melbourne, Victoria 11,755 followers
A subsidiary of the Australian National University
About us
The Social Research Centre provides all sectors across Australia with access to world-class social science research services, including survey design, data management, analytical and qualitative skills. Our motivation stems from the desire to not only undertake high-quality quantitative and qualitative research that informs decision-making but to also have positive social impact and advance our understanding of Australian society. We are proud of the methodological rigour we infuse across our offerings as it results in the highest quality insights for our clients. Our experts work across Australia, partnering with federal, state and local government; not-for-profit organisations, academia and mission-aligned commercial clients. We help create new knowledge and guide decisions in areas ranging from overall Australian society to education and training, health and wellbeing, employment transitions and the labour market, and social cohesion. We specialise in research with and about marginalised and vulnerable communities and assessing service experiences and outcomes. In 2016, we launched Australia’s first probability online panel, Life in Australia TM, giving Australian researchers, policymakers, academics, and business leaders ready access to a scientifically sampled cross-section of the Australian community. The Social Research Centre is owned by the Australian National University (ANU) giving us unprecedented access to ANU researchers and its world-class research environment. In addition to more than 90 professional staff, we have an extensive data collection capacity. This includes more than 300 interviewers working remotely with interviewing capability in 25 languages, as well as the ability to undertake online, mail and mixed-mode surveys.
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http://www.srcentre.com.au
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- Research Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Melbourne, Victoria
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- Privately Held
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- 2000
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- Social Research, Health Research, Government Research, Qualitative Research, Large-scale survey design, conduct and management, Behavioural research, Campaign evaluation research, and Program evaluation and policy development research
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350 Queen Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our founder, Darren Pennay, has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant contributions to social and behavioural research and population survey method development. (https://lnkd.in/gGN9Me8V) This prestigious recognition highlights Darren's dedication and impact in advancing research methodologies and contributing valuable insights to our understanding of social behaviours. His work continues to inspire and drive innovation within our team at the Social Research Centre and the broader research community. Please join us in congratulating Darren on this well-deserved honour! #Recognition #Achievement #OrderOfAustralia #ResearchExcellence #SocialResearch
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The 2024 Lowy Institute Poll report is a milestone achievement in a two-decade-long history of providing valuable insights into how Australians perceive the world and their place in it. As the leading Australian survey on foreign affairs, this annual poll informs critical debates and policy decisions. Thank you to the Lowy Institute for the continued collaboration, our brilliant SRC people and all involved in the work. https://lnkd.in/giJmp_t
Two decades after we launched the Lowy Institute Poll, it remains the definitive guide to Australians' opinions on the world. The key findings of the Lowy Institute Poll 2024 include: • Despite the improvement of Australia-China relations, public sentiment towards China remains very low. Just 17% of Australians trust China to act responsibly in the world, while most Australians are concerned that China will become a military threat in the next 20 years. • Australians’ level of trust in the United States dropped five points to 56%, and confidence in President Joe Biden slid 13 points to 46%. But two-thirds of Australians would prefer to see Joe Biden re-elected in this year’s presidential election, while one in three would prefer Donald Trump to return to the White House. • Cyberattacks from other countries remain the top-ranked threat to Australia’s vital interests, according to Australians. Potential conflicts over Taiwan and the South China Sea also loom large in the public psyche, more so than distant conflicts in Ukraine or the Middle East. • Nine in ten Australians see cultural diversity as a positive for the country. But nearly half (48%) say the number of migrants coming to Australia is too high, while the other half say immigration levels are about right (40%) or too low (10%). • A majority of Australians (57%) say global warming is a serious and pressing problem about which we should begin taking steps now, even if this involves significant costs. But as cost-of-living pressures bite, there has been a strong swing towards a focus on reducing household energy bills and away from reducing emissions. • Six in ten Australians (61%) now support nuclear power, while 37% oppose it. This is a significant shift from more negative attitudes towards nuclear power more than a decade ago. • Two-thirds of Australians think the government’s renewable energy target is ‘about right’ (41%) or ‘not ambitious enough’ (25%). One-third say the target is 'too ambitious'. Explore the full Lowy Institute Poll 2024 at https://lnkd.in/giJmp_t
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The 2023 #GOS National Report has been released! Results from the 2023 GOS show that domestic graduates from Australian higher education institutions continued to benefit from the strength of the Australian labour market, with the highest full-time employment rates recorded since the survey commenced in 2016. For more results be sure to check out the 2023 GOS National Report as well as the 2023 GOS National Key Findings, now available to download from the QILT website at https://ow.ly/bLoO50RXnm7. #qilt #gos #results #highered
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The 2023 ESS National Report has been released! The findings of the report confirm that supervisors continue to rate their graduates highly. In 2023, overall satisfaction with graduates as rated by their direct supervisors was 83.7%. Employers were also asked to report their satisfaction with graduates across five graduate attribute domains or scales. High levels of satisfaction were recorded across all of these attributes which included Foundational skills, Collaborative skills, Adaptive skills, Technical skills and Employability. For more results be sure to check out the QILT website https://lnkd.in/gFchgStx #qilt #ess #results
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The Social Research Centre reposted this
The 2023 ESS National Report has been released! The findings of the report confirm that supervisors continue to rate their graduates highly. In 2023, overall satisfaction with graduates as rated by their direct supervisors was 83.7%. Employers were also asked to report their satisfaction with graduates across five graduate attribute domains or scales. High levels of satisfaction were recorded across all of these attributes which included Foundational skills, Collaborative skills, Adaptive skills, Technical skills and Employability. For more results be sure to check out the QILT website https://lnkd.in/gFchgStx #qilt #ess #results
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Exploring the key link between education and employment is one part of the longitudinal GENERATION survey: What Young Australia thinks. The below article by Australian Council for Educational Research researcher Kylie Hillman and Daniel Edwards look at the support systems within schools for young Australians. Follow the journey as we track the career aspirations of thousands of Year 10 students until they are 25, in collaboration with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and The Australian National University (ANU).
Choosing a career and how to get to that first day of employment involves a lot of big decisions for young people. ACER researchers Kylie Hillman and Daniel Edwards have looked at what schools are doing to help and which are 'completely confident' students are getting what they need. The work is part of the longitudinal GENERATION survey: What Young Australia thinks. The 10-year project is a collaboration between The Australian National University (ANU)'s The Social Research Centre and the Australian Council for Educational Research, and is following thousands of year 10 students until they are 25. https://brnw.ch/21wJHXL https://brnw.ch/21wJHXM #ncwau24
Next steps: school career advisors boost confidence
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We're thrilled to share some exciting news from The Research Society. Our very own Kylie Brosnan has joined the Luminate Editorial Advisory Group (EAG) committee. As part of the EAG, Kylie will be providing valuable feedback and support to enhance the Research Society's online publication, Luminate. Her involvement promises to enrich the content and benefit readers across the industry. Kylie's selection not only underscores her expertise but also highlights the exceptional talent within our team at the Social Research Centre. We encourage our industry colleagues to share their learnings and great work by submitting articles to Illuminate. #socialresearch #thoughtleadership
We're thrilled to introduce our new Luminate Editorial Advisory Group (EAG) committee. This group of industry experts will provide valuable feedback and support to enhance our online publication, Luminate. Their diverse expertise promises to enrich our content and benefit our readers. A big thank you to these dedicated members for volunteering their time and energy! Anna Harrison, Antonios Meimaris, Ph.D., Erica van Lieven, Kylie Brosnan, Les Winton, Lisa Salas, Rachael Coulthard, Seán McNally, Troy K., Vanessa Ernst, Virginia Meikle Have something to share? We're continuously seeking high-quality articles. It’s also a great way to increase your voice in the industry. Submit your articles or ideas via the Publications tab on our website. Articles published by 30 September 2024 will be eligible for the Luminate Research Article of the Year Award (conditions apply). #luminate #industryexperts #thoughtleadership
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The latest publication from The Smith Family is here! The Pathways, Engagement, and Transitions (PET) study, aims to understand the post-school pathways of young people facing disadvantage. The third PET report focusses on the experiences and pathways of early school leavers, with the research identifying several opportunities to provide targeted support to help more young people complete Year 12. Over three years (2021-2023), the PET study gathered firsthand experiences from young people experiencing disadvantage. These individuals, part of The Smith Family's long-term educational scholarship program, Learning for Life, were in Year 10 or Year 12 in late 2020. We are thankful to have been involved gathering data for this project at the Social Research Centre. Congratulations to The Smith Family on this remarkable initiative. #Research #SocialImpact #SocialResearch
PET Report 3 - 2024
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