However, when children have a positive sense of belonging to both cultures, their
mental health and wellbeing is supported and so is their learning.
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https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/sites/default/files/public/KMP_C1_CDCW_CulturalD
iversityAndChildrensWellbeing.pdf)
Curriculum Connections
Australian Curriculum
General Capabilities
Ethical Understanding
Intercultural Understanding
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Asia and Australia's engagement with Asia
Early Years Learning Framework connections
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world; children respond to
diversity with respect. Children become aware of fairness.
Examples of some books parents and teachers can read to children about
cultural diversity.
Example one
On the left is a child dressed up for
Halloween day celebrations at school.
Teachers and parents had set up
themes to celebrate different cultures
within their class. Children get the
opportunity to learn, explore and be a
part of other cultures within their
classes.