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National Centre for Cultural Competence

Valuing cultural diversity for the richness and creativity it brings to society

We provide an opportunity for all Australians to develop an appreciation and understanding of different cultures – informed by Indigenous peoples’ ways of knowing, being and doing – empowering them to make respectful, ethical and effective choices in intercultural settings.

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What is cultural competence?

Cultural competence is ultimately about valuing diversity for the richness and creativity it brings to society. It can assist individuals and organisations to foster diverse and inclusive practice.

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Education and training

We offer a range of online and in-person education and training options for individuals, groups and organisations to develop their cultural competence.

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Our innovative teaching, research and engagement programs place the University of Sydney at the forefront of addressing cultural competence in Australia.

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What it means to Heal Country

Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver reflects on the significance of this year's NAIDOC Week theme, Heal Country, for protecting the unique and dynamic environments, sacred sites and cultures of First Nation Peoples across Australia.

We acknowledge that we are on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. This land has always been a learning space for many Aboriginal nations, and the NCCC draws strength and guidance from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, one of the oldest knowledge systems in the world.

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