The Institute for Social Science Research is one of Australia's largest social science institutes. Our researchers address some of the most important issues and challenges facing Australia today.

We conduct research on priority issues and offer commercial services and training for public and private sector organisations.

We also provide high-quality learning experiences for postgraduate and postdoctoral students, and have some of the most advanced research facilities for data collection and analysis in the country.

Our research is broad, multidisciplinary and informed by the latest developments in social science theory and methods.

Research Programs

• Employment & Education
• Sustainability & Environment
• Policing & Security
• Policy Analysis
• Research Methods & Social Statistics
• Social Wellbeing, Health & Housing

Our People

• Executive Staff
• Research Staff
• Professional Staff