Life Map: CALD Community Index

System Readiness for Equity and Inclusion

Data that reflects real life—not just postcodes.

Insight you can act on—not just read.

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are often invisible in traditional data.

But without visibility, there can be no equity.

LifeMap: CALD Community Index is SHER Foundation’s flagship data intelligence service— designed to help government agencies, councils, and service providers understand how CALD communities live, connect, and access support.

LifeMap delivers trusted, community-informed insights about daily patterns, service engagement, and social wellbeing

—so decision-makers can respond with clarity, precision, and equity.

It’s a system readiness tool—helping governments, councils, and community partners plan smarter, fund fairer, and deliver with precision.

What LifeMap Delivers

  • Localised, easy-to-use data briefs with actionable insights

  • Behavioural trends on health access, service use, and community connection

  • Evidence to support funding bids, program design, and strategic planning

  • A culturally grounded picture of wellbeing and inclusion—told through lived reality

Who It’s For

  • Government Departments – seeking to strengthen policy with inclusive evidence

  • Local Councils – designing culturally safe services and engagement strategies for diverse neighbourhoods

  • Health Planners (PHNs, LHDs) – identifying who’s missing from services and looking to close these access gaps

  • Researchers & Advocates – building stronger cases for inclusive policy

Let’s build smarter, more connected communities.

Schedule a Meeting Now

We’re currently working with partners nation-wide!

Schedule a meeting now to explore how LifeMap: CALD Community Index can support your organisation’s goals.