THE CURRENT CLIMATE

Australia's Population Is Changing At A Fast Pace

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world with two out of every five Australians having at least one parent born overseas. Cultural diversity is the defining feature of our society and has contributed enormously to Australia’s success.

• 26% of the nation's population was born overseas, an estimated 6.6 million people.
• 49% of the population were either born overseas or have at least one parent from outside of Australia.
• Australians come from more than 300 ancestries and speak more than 300 languages.
• Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, surpassing New Zealand, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Overseas Born Population

WHO ARE YOUR PEOPLE?

How well do we really know our teams? As an organisation are we confident that our teams truly know one another? Sharing cultural differences helps diversity to be recognised and valued, thereby creating a more inclusive and cohesive workforce. Incorporating an annual Diversity and Inclusion calendar of events in your planning strategy coupled with Cultural Competence training is a great opportunity to celebrate differences in the workplace and help others feel accepted and equal at work.

Understanding your workforce has the proven benefits of enhancing a diverse range of business factors including:

• Increased productivity
• Enhanced problem solving skills
• Improved communication and collaboration
• Insights into new markets overseas
• Fostering enhanced innovation

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

A D&I calendar of events or a program tailored specifically to your organisational needs has statistically proven to improve productivity and effective communication between teams. Working within Australia's ever increasing multicultural climate calls for a need to effectively engage with colleagues, customers, and clients.

Below are examples of workshops and activation's implemented to further enhance team engagement.

Connection with Customers and Clients

• A Global Business Perspective Panel Discussion
• Engaging with Culturally Diverse Customers' Panel Discussion
• Understanding the Service Industry in Foreign Climates' Panel Discussion
• Cultural Etiquette
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Workshops
• Language Hubs

Connection with Your Teams

Typically our Diversity and Inclusion calendar of events involve assessing organisational needs and establishing a workplace that celebrates diversity on an interpersonal level. Based on the organisational culture of our previous clients, this has included activities such as:

• Wellness Program - Tai Chi, Meditation and Yoga
• Paella Workshop
• Spice Workshop
• World Music and Instruments
• Henna Tattooing
• Cultural Atlas - Identifying a Diverse Workplace
• Motivational and Leadership Talks
• Cultural Competence Workshop
• Inclusion of Spot Surveys to measure workplace attitudes and overall success

A PUBLIC RELATIONS EXERCISE

Did you know there are over 700 ethnic media publications across Australia?

In addition to providing the aforementioned benefits, our previous clients have also enjoyed some exceptional public relations off the back of our Diversity and Inclusion programs. Considering the rapid influx of professional and working migrants across Australia, it comes as no surprise that corporates are now being frequently assessed on the degree to which they engage with the nation's multicultural populace, both as workers and customers.

The Diversity and Inclusion calendar of events presents a substantial opportunity to put your organisation in the public spotlight for the right reasons, and to ensure that your organisation fosters social cohesion through your workforce.

ENSURING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE

To ensure that your organisation continues to reap the benefits of the Diversity and Inclusion Day program long after our departure, we also offer a variety of value add ons that can be utilized in your own time.

CULTURAL COMPETENCE PROGRAM

The Cultural Competence Program (CCP) is a range of online training courses and online resources designed to enable organizations to train large numbers of people in the areas of cultural competence, diversity and inclusion.

The program is delivered by App and/or web and can be tailored for large organizations. It is complemented by The Cultural Atlas – a world class online resource providing specific information about a range of cultures.

KARI INDIGENOUS CORPORATE TRAINING

The KARI Indigenous Australia Program assists organisations by equipping them with the skills that they need to effectively engage with, and create leaders of, their Indigenous Australian workforce. Further, the KARI Program is also centered on establishing strong relationships with Indigenous Australian leaders and mentors across a range of different sectors and industries. It provides key insights as to how major organisations can empower and connect with Indigenous communities.

There is a story behind every brand. Gandhi Creations tells the stories through events. The experience of these events creates an impact that lasts a lifetime. For nearly a decade, we have provided marketing, public relations and turnkey event management solutions to the public and private sector across the Asia-Pacific region.

Our value proposition is in the cultural diversity space, having successfully delivered over 500 events under this banner. Over the year’s, we have also gained respect and trust of a number of high profile State Government departments, for whom we have produced a series of multi-stakeholder projects of national significance.

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