Multicultural Diversity in Australian Universities and Organizations

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Multicultural diversity in Australian universities and
organizations

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Executive summary
Australia is one of the most culturally diversified countries with more than 2.5% culturally
different population. These differences can be seen in their lifestyles, food, events, values and
actions. This report is based on finding the multicultural diversity in Australian universities and
organizations. This report is based on a plan proposed to find out the issues related to the
findings if any. It includes problem statement of the differences and the aim and objectives of
doing the research in this context. It also includes project justification and potential outputs,
along with the conceptual framework of the study. A detailed methodology has been explained in
this report on the methods and approaches used to do the research. At last, a small conclusion on
the basis of findings has been identified.

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Table of contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Problem statement...........................................................................................................................4
Aim and objectives..........................................................................................................................4
Research project justification..........................................................................................................5
Potential outputs..............................................................................................................................5
The conceptual framework..............................................................................................................6
Methodology....................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................12
Reference list.................................................................................................................................14

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Introduction
Australia is a multicultural country which can be seen in its food, lifestyle, events, and occasions
and even in organizations and universities. This multiculturalism is due to its certain policies
such as no discrimination, migration policies, equal laws for all persons and various other soft
policies related to cultures. The government of Australia is concerned with three main policies
that enhance multiculturalism in Australia. These three policies are economically efficient,
justice for all and cultural identity. Universities of Australia are one of the most culturally
diverse universities all over the world. The students and staff of these universities represent more
than 90 different cultures and speak more than 210 different languages (Forrest et al. 2016).
Universities work with their teachers, staff and students to promote the culturally different
environment. Universities like Victoria University, the University of Queensland, University of
Melbourne, and the University of Sydney Etc. provide training and mentoring to staff and
students to promote the intercultural environment. They celebrate different cultures with the help
of different festivals and events such as a multicultural week, Africa day, harmony day, Filipino
Fiesta, cultural diversity week game changers conversation etc. they also provide their students
and staff to develop some intercultural opportunities and interactions by attending meetings,
driving initiatives and participating in university events (Forrest et al. 2017).
Problem statement
The main issue with multiculturalism in Australian universities is that they want to engage their
studies at a cognitive level, but due to the presence of cultural diversity, they tend to broaden
their understanding. Also, they have to focus on behaviours, actions, effectiveness, feelings, and
thoughts. They also have to develop such opportunities which can be viable for all. These
cultural differences are to be faced at different steps such as linguistic differences, during
occasions, festivals, events, economically and socially. The problem arises with improving the
universities and organizations according to these differences, which is not an easy work.