How hopeful are Australians? Watch our free webinar to find out.
The "Conversations on Hope" webinar was held on Thursday 14th August 2025, co-hosted by NCLS Research and Tearfund Australia.
The recording is now available to view and share. The webinar features latest research insights from the Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research as well as reflections by Tearfund and stories from practitioners.
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About the webinar
This webinar was held online via Zoom on Thursday 14th July, 2025 from 12.30-1.30pm.
It included a research findings presentation by Dr Ruth Powell, Director NCLS Research, as well as reflections from Tearfund Australia and local practitioners.
The recording is now available to view and share.
Keynote Speaker:
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.
Guest Practitioners:
Emma Wyndham Chalmers, Tearfund Australia
Tearfund Australia, together with NCLS Research, have conducted the "Global Hope project". Emma Wyndham Chalmers presents her reflections on the ACS findings, highlighting insights and practical applications for local church and community leaders.
This session also features insightful stories from local church leader Rev Adam Centrangolo, St Hilary's Anglican Church, Melbourne, who shares his first hand experiences and valuable learnings.
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
Presented by:
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.
Data source:
Research findings are presented from the 2025 Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research
