Culturally inclusive events

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Celebrating diversity

Celebrations, both professional and social, are a part of university life at QUT. Activities involve participation by staff and students, alumni, visiting academic and professional staff; as well as external visitors from business, industry, government and the community.

These celebrations provide important peer and professional networking opportunities and career development. They can also assist in creative and strengthening business, industry and government liaisons. Whether the event is large or small, formal or informal, it should be relevant and appropriate to all participations through attention to diversity and inclusiveness.

As part of QUT's commitment to cultural diversity, a set of guidelines has been developed for hosting culturally inclusive events at QUT: Click here to view a PDF of "Celebrating Diversity" or contact the Equity Section for a copy. A range of resources and useful links about food are also included below. Check the QUT online Cultural Diversity Calendar for information on significant cultural and religious events.

Acknowledgement to traditional owners

The acknowledgement to traditional owners is a recognition of the historical and cultural significance of Indigenous cultures in Australia; and their past, present and future contribution to the richness of Australian society. In the spirit of Reconciliation, the acknowledgement to traditional owners is an important protocol when QUT staff and students come together.

Information about correct protocols for use of this acknowledgement and background information are attached in the notes page of this powerpoint slide.

Acknowledgement to traditional owners [Powerpoint doc]

Cultural Diversity Calendar

QUT's Cultural Diversity Calendar is an on-line calendar of cultural and religious and community festivals and days for QUT, Australia and around the world. The 2006 calendar is now available. Plan ahead. Are your cultural holidays, festivals or special religious days missing?

Resources and useful links

Food for Coeliacs (Gluten-free)
http://www.coeliac.org.au/

Food allergies and intolerance
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/Food_Facts/Default.asp

Halal Food (Food for Muslim people)
http://www.eathalal.org/

Kosher Food (Food for Jewish people)
http://www.kosher.org.au/index.htm

Vegan and Vegetarian Food
http://www.veg-soc.org/

Dietary Dilemmas: a handbook for food providers on catering for alternative diets
http://www.unisa.edu.au/regdisability/pdf/dietary_dilemmas.pdf