Join us to hear the latest insights on Australians and hope
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How do Australians view and experience hope?
You are invited to a free webinar "Conversations on Hope" on Thursday 14th August, co-hosted by NCLS Research and Tearfund Australia.
The webinar will feature latest research insights from the Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research as well as reflections by Tearfund and stories from practitioners.
This free online webinar will be held on Thursday 14th August from 1.00-2.00pm, so save the date. Registrations will open soon.
This webinar will be held online on Thursday 14th July, 2025 from 1.00-2.00pm.
It includes a research findings presentation by Dr Ruth Powell, Director NCLS Research, as well as reflections from Tearfund Australia and local practitioners.
Dr Ruth Powell, Director, NCLS Research
Dr Ruth Powell is Director of NCLS Research, She 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.
Tearfund Australia, together with NCLS Research, have conducted the "Global Hope project". Tearfund will present their reflections on the ACS findings, highlighting insights and practical applications for local church and community leaders.
This session will also feature insightful stories from local community practitioners who will share their first hand experiences and valuable learnings.
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 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.
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