Intercultural communication
Report
Disability and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds
This study explores how attitudes held by the general population, different cultural groups and people within systems and services affect people with disability from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. The study found people with disability and family members from CALD communities experienced both positive and negative attitudes. The research presents key findings and recommendations.
Policy report
Language rights and Indigenous human rights in central Australia
This paper uses the successful COVID-19 health messaging in an Indigenous language as a lever to explore the ways in which communication rights for Indigenous people is more linguistically and culturally accessible.
Journal article
Communicating COVID-19 health information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities: insights from a participatory research collaboration
This article describes a case study of a participatory research collaboration between culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community leaders and health behaviour change scientists during the COVID-19 crisis.
Report
Research communication and uptake
This report is a ‘snapshot’ of a study commissioned by the Research for Development Impact (RDI) Network, and undertaken by Coffey International Development. The aim is to provide a point-in-time understanding as to how research findings are communicated and taken up in policy and practice, within the Australian-based development sector.
Report
Developing English language and intercultural learning capabilities - Case study 1: the English language project
Global mobility has dramatically changed the demographic profile of universities in predominantly English-speaking countries. Many international students choose study abroad opportunities in countries such as Australia where there are also many local students with diverse linguistic backgrounds. However, the plurality of languages, cultures and knowledge systems are largely rendered invisible in higher education contexts where...