The Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies

CRIS

We are an independent think-tank involving university and civil society partners, led by the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI) hosted by Deakin University. We undertake research on some of the trickiest challenges that our society is facing – racism, societal division, systemic bias and disadvantage, economic inequities, extremism and discrimination.

Our team is passionate about creating meaningful social change. We produce robust evidence and rigorous analysis that shapes policies for social inclusion and resilience and supports people and communities working in these fields.

At the heart of our approach is a genuinely inclusive and collaborative practice. We partner with organisations working on the ground and work with communities at all stages of the research process, from design to dissemination.

We are proud to be supporting the development of the next generation of youth researchers and leaders through our ‘Explore’ collaboration with the Centre for Multicultural Youth. Our investment in young people, as researchers, as participants and as stakeholders of our work ensures that we are producing relevant outcomes. They are the generation that will benefit from and build on the safer and stronger communities to which CRIS contributes.

We are always open to further co-operation and partnerships. If your organisation would like to work with CRIS, please get in touch.

CRIS Core Partners

Deakin University
Western Sydney University
Victoria University
The Resilience Research Centre, Dalhousie University, Canada
The Australian Multicultural Foundation
The Centre for Multicultural Youth
RAND Australia
Institute for Strategic Dialogue, UK.  

CRIS Project Partners

Reconciliation Australia
All Together Now
University of Huddersfield, UK
University of Sydney
Department of Premier & Cabinet (VIC)
Asian Australian Alliance
Australia-China Institute for Arts and Culture
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Riot Games
South Australia Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People
Queensland University of Technology
HealthWest