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Written by Aunty Munya Andrews Extract from Practical Reconciliation: Strengthening Relationships for All Australians in 7 Easy Steps The name Australia is a colonial term. Possibly because it was not taught in schools, many Australians don’t know where the term...

The vibrant culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people dates back tens of thousands of years. How long have Aboriginal peoples been in Australia? Archaeological evidence tells us that First Nations people are the continent’s oldest surviving culture, and...

Educating ourselves about the histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and why it plays such a big part in our lives. Many Australian people are unaware of...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have lived in Australia for at least 60,000 years. The rich Indigenous history pre-dates every other civilisation on earth, including those we refer to as 'ancient,' but who are really youngsters compared to First...

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...

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...