Cultural diversity means having a mix of people from different cultural backgrounds – it can include differences in cultural/ethnic identity (how we identify ourselves and how others identify us), language, country of birth, religion, heritage/ancestry, national origin, and/or race, colour.
Do you identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person? You may also want to ask further if you have space: (If you know) Which Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander group(s) do you identify with?
How would you describe your cultural background?
Your cultural background is the cultural/ethnic group(s) to which you feel you belong or identify. This background may be the same as your parents, grandparents, or your heritage, or it may be the country you were born in or have spent a great amount of time in, or you feel more closely tied to.
Apart from English, in which language(s) could you have a conversations about a lot of everyday things? You may also want to ask further if you have space: Apart from English, in which language(s) can you read everyday materials, such as newspapers?
Which country were you born in? You may also want to ask further if you have space: When did you first come to Australia to live for 6 months or more?
What is your religion? Have you lived and/or worked in any country other than Australia for more than six months?
This resource was developed by Diversity Council Australia and the University of Sydney Business School (2021). Read the original resource.
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