Cultural awareness means being sensitive to the differences and similarities between two cultures when communicating or interacting with members of other cultural groups. Cultural sensitivity involves inculcating values, attitudes, and knowledge that display openness and respect for different cultures, religions,…

The world continues to grow as both cultures and populations evolve. Technological advancements, travel, and communication have brought us closer together both culturally and geographically than ever before. And with various opportunities to engage with people from all walks of…

Australia was born from traumatic events. The British who “discovered” Australia stole it from the initial custodians of the land who had, until then, lived harmoniously for tens of thousands of years. Since colonialism, the same country has become a…

Cultural competence can help you better interact and communicate with people from other cultures who may have varying beliefs, values and attitudes that can be quite different from your own. Practicing cultural competence in the workplace can boost your own…

Maintaining diversity requires constant time and effort. You have to consistently cultivate an open and inclusive environment, and that can only be done if you’ve built the right foundations and continue to foster a culturally sensitive environment. One of the…

Australia is home to a diverse and rich spectrum of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and their continued dismissal and degradation has provided an answer to the question of why Allies are important. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…

As the world becomes increasingly smaller through virtual, work-from-home situations, our backgrounds and cultures continue to merge and interact with each other. In addition, technology and air travel have fostered an inclusive and diverse outlook for workplaces and businesses. As…