Research and policy hub
Evidence, public programs and policy collaboration.
09 · The place
A purpose-built civic and cultural institution
The Chester Hill campus is intended to give the work a permanent home.
Gurney Road, Chester Hill
Space for research, dialogue, education and community life
The site brings together three lots totalling approximately 5,264 square metres. The proposed campus would provide space for research, public dialogue, education, mediation, conferences and community life.
Seminar and conference centre
Lectures, roundtables, training and public conversation.
Interfaith and cultural dialogue space
A welcoming place for communities to meet and work together.
Education and leadership facilities
Courses, fellowships, mentoring and civic development.
Site plan, concept design 2. Preliminary drawings, subject to planning approval.
Concept design
Two thirds of the campus faces outward
Concept plans are already prepared. Of 2,632 m² of floor space, 1,680 m² (64%) is for public programs, education, media and community life, set around a central courtyard alongside a mosque.
- Multipurpose lecture and community hall492 m²
- Offices492 m²
- Childcare245 m²
- Media recording studio206 m²
- Caretaker cottage135 m²
- Café and kiosks110 m²
- Mosque, men's and women's levels952 m²
A long-term ambition
Programs first. Building when ready.
The physical campus is a long-term ambition. Programs, governance and partnerships are developing in parallel while planning, approvals and feasibility are completed.
The campus will be built only when governance, approvals and funding thresholds are met.