February 03th 2022

Deakin University researchers has found almost a quarter of Australians aged 18 or older have little to no knowledge of the Holocaust.

Source: Deakin Research

The Gandel Holocaust Knowledge and Awareness in Australia Survey’  is the first and largest of-its-kind to help understand not just how much Australians know factually about the Holocaust, but also how aware they are of the catastrophe and its impact.

Commissioned by the Gandel Foundation, the survey asked over 3,500 Australians across states and territories to answer more than 70 individual questions. The questions asked Australians about their thoughts, experiences and understanding on everything from Australia’s connections to the Holocaust to the importance of Holocaust museums and memorials.

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Deakin researchers lead survey commissioned by Gandel Foundation on Holocaust knowledge and awareness.