Emerging vectors and sources of racism: responding to the online challenges to social cohesion 

This project expands on our previous project’s findings and insights into COVID-19 recovery to address online challenges to social cohesion. Racism is exacerbating the already strained cohesiveness of our society as a result of the pandemic. Additionally, in the context of the pandemic, misinformation beliefs are further straining the cohesiveness of our society and the mental health and well-being of Australians. Countering misinformation will reduce the welfare and counselling burden on government and industry, and will enhance civic trust better enabling the work of government.