Inclusion: a critical component of wellbeing
Professor Dorothy Espelage discusses the importance of supporting and including marginalised students and groups of students who may be the target of bullying.
Be the bridge
Featured video
Hear how people from diverse cultural backgrounds work together to bridge differences.
This video is part of the Difference Differently online resource designed to raise awareness of how students can connect with others from diverse cultural or religious backgrounds.
Video resources
Cultural diversity in the classroom
Listen to students from diverse backgrounds discussing what is important to them in terms of sexuality/relationship education.
Cultural diversity in the classroom: Teacher strategies
Explore strategies for effective delivery of sexuality education to students of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Student identity
The importance of celebrating diversity for students exploring their identity and connection to the wider school community.
A welcoming school culture for students with disability
Professor Neil Humphrey talks about how schools can build an inclusive environment for students with disability.
Student support through quality relationships
A video clip about the importance of good quality relationships between all members of the school community.
Resources
Information and advice from around the web
Building a Culture of Diversity
This resource in book format explores approaches to teaching diversity.
Diversity on Harmony Day
This lesson plan aims to encourage students to explore the diverse backgrounds and experiences of class members.
Inclusion: Getting to know your students
Learn about your students' backgrounds so you can better support them in the classroom.
Homophobia and its impact on same-sex attracted students
School leaders discuss the issue of homophobia and its impact on same-sex attracted students
Inclusion for years F-2
Explore the Inclusion element of the Australian Student Wellbeing Framework.
Everyone Everyday Program
This program builds students' understanding of how to create inclusive communities for those with disability.
All My Friends and Me toolkit
This toolkit explores cultural diversity and dealing with prejudice in early childhood contexts.
The Australian Curriculum Illustrations of Practice for Indigenous languages
The Australian Curriculum illustrates how indigenous languages are supported across the curriculum.
International Studies
A NSW Board endorsed course for the study of culture and the promotion of intercultural understanding.
Invisible Discriminator
The impact of racism and discrimination on mental health.
Stereotypes
This role-play lesson plan explores the concept of stereotypes and their underlying assumptions.
Media Madness
Activities for investigating media stereotyping.
Related Resources
Spread the word
Students consider the values of kindness, respect and support for diversity and how these contribute to a safe school.
A celebration of culture and respect: webinar recording
This webinar explores how young people from refugee backgrounds show leadership in preventing family violence.
Safe schools do better
An introductory guide to supporting gender diversity, intersex and sexual diversity in schools.