Conversations on Hope- How hopeful are Australians?

Latest research insights from the Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research as well as reflections by Tearfund and stories from practitioners.

Join us in this webinar for the latest findings and reflections on Australians' views on Hope, based on the results from the 2025 Australian Community Survey and co-hosted by NCLS Research and Tearfund.

Date: Thursday 14 Aug

Time : 12.30pm (AEST)

You will discover:

Latest national research on Australians' views and experiences of hope
Reflections on the applications and insights of these findings
Stories from guest practitioners as they share insights and learnings

Speakers:

Dr Ruth Powell, Director, NCLS Research

Ruth has worked with NCLS Research since 1991 and became Director in 2007. She also holds a position as Associate Professor and Research Fellow, Centre for Religion, Ethics and Society, Charles Sturt University.

Presented by :

Tearfund

Tearfund Australia is a Christian agency working for a just and compassionate world. Together with NCLS Research they have conducted the "Global Hope project", surveying Australians on their experiences of hope over time.

NCLS Research

NCLS Research is a world leader in research focused on connecting churches and their communities. Decades of rigorous and thoughtful work has examined wellbeing, spirituality and church health. We are best known for the largest, longest running survey of church life in the world, the National Church Life Survey, as well as the Australian Community Survey.