News and events

On Monday 4 November 2019, the National Centre for Cultural Competence (NCCC) will host a forum showcasing the many and varied cultural competence innovations that have been implemented across the University.

Professor Andrew McLachlan Head of School and Dean and Sydney University Pharmacy Association signed the Uluru Statement from the Heart that supports justice and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

The University of Sydney today announced Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver AM has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services and will commence the position on 15 October 2018.

Dr Gabrielle Russell discusses the importance of understanding what cultural capability means for Aboriginal peoples. She challenges us have a different conversation about cultural capability that includes being open to diverse views, and to work to achieve congruence between the skills, knowledge, behaviours and the systems required.

Join us for a lunchtime session on Tuesday 5 November 2019 as Tawara Goode, Assistant Professor and Director of the National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University USA discusses how leading educators and institutions can prepare for an increasingly global, culturally diverse workforce.

The University’s National Centre for Cultural Competence has been involved in two successful grant applications; over $2.5 million towards projects designed to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care.

Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector is the focus of a conference to be held on campus next week, hosted by the University of Sydney's National Centre for Cultural Competence.