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Develop cultural capabilities and responsiveness

Supporting the priorities of individuals and institutions to develop and extend cultural capabilities and responsiveness.

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National Centre for Cultural Competence

The National Centre for Cultural Competence (NCCC) serves as a vital link between cultural competence research and transformational education, guided by principles of human rights and social justice. Through partnerships and collaboration with diverse individuals, communities, and organisations, the NCCC strives to drive positive social change by developing individual and institutional cultural capabilities and responsiveness.

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Featured courses

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Short course

National Centre for Cultural Competence - Cultural Competence Online Modules

Boost cultural competence with online modules for professional development. Aboriginal culture.
Delivery Mode:
Self-paced
Start date:
Anytime
Duration:
Approx 4 hours
Price:
A$145.00
Professional Development

Practicing on Country

Embrace First Nations Knowledges for meaningful, reciprocal outcomes.
Delivery Mode:
Self-paced
Start date:
Anytime
Duration:
Approx 1 hour
Price:
A$150.00
Attainment:
1 CPD points
Short course

Confident conversations about race and racism

Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in conversations about race and racism.
Delivery Mode:
Self-paced
Start date:
Anytime
Duration:
Approx 6 hours
Price:
A$75.00
Short course

Cultural competence - Aboriginal Sydney

Explore the hidden histories, narratives, and contemporary realities of Aboriginal Sydney through a cultural competence lens.
Delivery Mode:
Self-paced
Start date:
Anytime
Duration:
Approx 6 hours
Price:
A$75.00
Executive Education

Cultural Immersion Executive Leadership Program

The course price of $8690 includes transport, accommodation and meals for this three-night program. Discounts are available for Alumni and those working at Not-for-Profit organisations. Overview Develop the capability, knowledge, and skills necessary to be a culturally responsive leader. This program is not your average executive leadership program; participants will be encouraged to question held assumptions, reflect deeply on their own cultures, and confront challenging truths....
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face
Start date:
11 August
Duration:
4 Days
Price:
A$8,690.00
Executive Education

Dr John Yu Fellowship

Accelerate your career as a culturally diverse leader
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face
Start date:
9 December
Duration:
3 Days
Price:
A$7,150.00
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"This was a great course, really valuable, insightful and important. Thanks so much for making this material available, we completed as a group of colleagues and all took a lot from it. I will definitely recommend it to others to complete."
Jess M
Student, Cultural Competence Online Modules

Cultural competence and diversity

Enhance cultural competence in your organisation with our self-paced online, research-based program. Delivered by University of Sydney’s National Centre for Cultural Competence (NCCC) these short courses are suitable for individuals, teams, and managers looking to improve their understanding of cultural competence and address bias and racism in the workplace and broader social contexts.

Cultural competence - Aboriginal Sydney

This course examines Aboriginal experiences of Sydney before and after colonisation, while exploring themes such as sovereignty, representation, identity, bias, and dominant historical narratives. Through self-reflection and critical engagement, participants will develop greater understanding of how histories, knowledge systems, and cultural perspectives shape contemporary Australia.

Confident conversations about race and racism

Racism remains one of the greatest scourges on society, here in Australia and globally. Yet, many of us are not confident in our abilities to recognise, understand, and take appropriate action against racism. This online course will increase your knowledge about race and racism. It will explore various themes and issues to increase understanding as well as provide practical tools to develop more confidence in engaging in conversations about race and racism.

Architecture - Practicing on Country

Gain understanding, awareness and work towards Country and First Nations specific criteria of the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021 accreditation. As Architecture practitioners in the built environment, it is important to understand how practicing on Country requires reciprocity when working with Country, Communities and Cultures. Partnerships should aim to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes as key project outcomes. This learning experience places value on First Nations Knowledge as a vital contribution to project processes and outcomes. This short course is offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Open Studio and Architect’s Accreditation Council of Australia.

Dr John Yu Fellowship

Come together with a cohort of culturally diverse leaders from business, government and the not-for-profit sector to explore all facets of leadership. Learn transformative leadership skills, discuss burning issues, challenges and opportunities, share experiences and understand how cultural diversity can influence and shape your leadership journey.