The Challenging Racism Project is a research collective based at the School of Social Sciences, Western Sydney University. As the leading national research program on racism and anti-racism in Australia, we are dedicated to advancing social justice, equity and harmony via rigorous research, community engagement, and the practical application of our findings.
The Challenging Racism Project was established in 2002. We support a new generation of anti-racism researchers and practitioners, partnering with government, non-government and community organisations that have a shared outlook on intergroup relations and anti-racism initiatives. Our research empowers communities to build resilience and deploy strategies to challenge racism. We provide analysis and commentary on issues of national importance, and our work is used to inform, educate, and train individuals and communities on positive interventions for culturally diverse societies.
Our research themes
Attitudes towards difference and diversity
Experiences of racism
Anti-racism strategies
Online racism and anti-racism
Islamophobia
Hate and extremism
Racism, misinformation and public trust