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AUST | EQPR | GATHERING | The Rainbow Leaders Summit Early Bird access is open | Thursday 19 November 2026 | 9am-4.30pm

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Too many of us do this work in isolation, and we wanted one day where that stops.

The Rainbow Leaders Summit is one hundred rainbow leaders, changemakers and allies in one room.
  • Early bird is open now for two weeks. $195.
  • After that, the ticket goes to $295 on 14 August 2026.
This isn't a conference. No panels, no keynotes, no sitting through presentations. It's a full day out of your inbox, in a room with 100 people who get the work you usually do alone.

You'll have a real say in the direction, have the conversations that don't happen anywhere else, including the ones where you don't all agree, and leave with alliances, not a lanyard.

What the last room said: 
  • 8.65/10 average rating to "How likely are you to recommend this?"
  • 9 in 10 rated the content and facilitation highly
  • 70% scored the day a perfect 9 or 10
That's what the last room said with no cost to attend. This year the ticket funds the day and keeps it independent — same room, same standard.

Only 100 seats!

See you there.
The Equality Project Team


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The Equality Project (EQPR)
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The Equality Project® respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather for this event. We wish to pay respect to Elders past, present and future and recognise the deep connection and important role that First Nations people have and continue to play. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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AUST | TAFESA | OFFERING | Online Diploma of Interpreting with TAFE South Australia

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Opening soon are applications for TAFE South Australia's Diploma of Interpreting 2027 and the Interpreting and Translating Skill Sets 2027. 

Delivered online and open to students across Australia, this 12 months Part Time course will provide you with the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to effectively interpret in a range of settings.

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TAFE South Australia (TAFESA)

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which TAFE SA stands.

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AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | Define Multicultural and more | July 2026

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Multicultural, monocultural, what even are people talking about?

When people don't define their terms, they often end up talking at cross-purposes. As humans, do we have time for the basic fights that emerge from foggy definitions?

In the absence of rigour and consensus, Cultural Infusion relies on our own scientific definitions, which posit that cultural identity is temporal, unique to everyone, multidimensional and interconnected. This means that when more than one person is in a room, that room is multicultural, and intercultural understanding is a vital human capability, not a partisan position. 

Whew, glad that's cleared up! Now please read on for more on our latest programs, offerings and provocations!

In This Issue
  1. Education & Experiences – For teachers & schools
  2. The Atlas Platform – Cultural data & tools
  3. Key Events – Where to find us
  4. Voices of Cultural Infusion – Research & perspectives
  5. Cultural Infusion Organisation – Careers & internships
  6. Our Cultural Calendar – Dates worth marking

 1. Education & Experiences 

Experience Wayang Puppetry in 2026

An unforgettable experience supporting language learning, performing arts and intercultural understanding. Sumardi, one of Indonesia’s leading master puppeteers, is returning to Australia in 2026.

In a captivating one-man performance, the celebrated Dalang brings traditional Wayang puppet theatre to life through expressive puppetry, character voices and live music. Experience the performance from both sides, with a rare behind-the-screen view of wayang in action. Featuring puppets more than 100 years old, this unforgettable experience connects audiences with generations of Indonesian storytelling and craftsmanship.

Available Programs
 

Learning Hub is Live, with More Resources and Tools for Teachers!

Our reimagined Learning Hub brings updated lesson plans, digital tools and teacher resources together to spark rich conversations and deepen intercultural understanding.

Discover New Cultural Experiences for Schools and Communities

From Italian tarantella rhythms to Afro-Colombian percussion, explore new hands-on performances bringing music, dance and story into your school or community.

Building Intercultural Capability in Victorian Schools

The Intercultural Citizenship Ambassador Program (ICAP) continues to grow across Victoria, helping students build empathy, leadership and confidence through facilitated conversations and collaborative activities.

Discover the Cultural Story of Your School Community with Atlas

Atlas for Schools offers a secure, anonymised way to explore your school’s cultural profile, helping you move beyond assumptions and better understand the people you serve.

 2. The Atlas Platform 

Our Atlas platform turns anonymised cultural data into clear, actionable insight for schools, workplaces and communities. Here’s what’s new this month.

AIRI Has Landed

Our AI Readiness Survey (AIRI) is, well, ready! AI is reshaping every workplace but most organisations don’t know how ready they really are, and the gap between what leaders believe and what staff experience is often the biggest risk. AIRI is a two-stage survey: one set of questions goes to leaders, the other to staff, from which our data scientists build a perception-gap analysis across six pillars, from ‘Preparation’ to ‘Output’ to ‘Crystal Ball’.

Atlas at the TechDiversity Awards

See Atlas in action at this year’s annual awards in Sydney, recognising great work organisations and people are doing. If you haven’t booked your tickets, there’s still time. We’ll be revealing the cultural diversity in the room and contributing to the TechReflects study.
 

White Paper Research

Do you work in HR? We’re preparing a white paper on the intersection of company values, company culture and human identity. Complete the questionnaire and we’ll send you a benchmarking report as thanks.
 

PCI: The People & Culture Index

Not yet properly launched, but already taking many sign-ups: PCI is an anonymous data-collection project on real-world behaviours and cultural norms in the workplace, shaped by hundreds of interviews with HR leaders worldwide.
 

Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier

This Atlas product is taking off, with multiple customers (mainly in the UK) using it for their B Corp aspirations. As Andy Hawkins of Business on Purpose put it, it’s a “no-brainer”, safely and expertly collecting evidence for up to 15 B Lab 2.1 standards.

 3. Key Events 

Cultural Infusion Renews Media Partnership with Global Insight Conferences

Cultural Infusion, through its Atlas platform, is once again an official media partner of Global Insight Conferences for the 8th Annual Diversity & Inclusion Conference, taking place 10 September 2026 at The Copthorne Tara Hotel, London. Building on a successful partnership from the April 2026 edition, the collaboration will help elevate evidence-based, culturally intelligent insights for the 31+ senior D&I and HR leaders expected to attend. The one-day event tackles practical DEI strategy, from neurodiversity and psychological safety to measuring what matters in inclusion.
 

The Wellbeing Workout 2026, Brighton

Head of Culture & Engagement Kasia Hayward gives practical tools to bridge the gap between people data and real human experience in her keynote, "The CODE for Organisational Fitness: Designing Organisational Fitness through Culture, Opportunity, Data and Experience."

Melbourne Build Expo 2026

Cultural Infusion is once again a media partner for the Melbourne edition, and CEO Peter Mousaferiadis takes the stage to share thoughts on inclusion and culture in an industry that affects everyone. Free & open to the public.

 4. Voices of Cultural Infusion 


 5. Cultural Infusion Organisation 

Intern With Us!

The Cultural Infusion Internship and Fellowship Program is officially open, and this is your chance to gain real experience, real mentorship, and an internationally recognised cross-cultural training by one of Australia’s most awarded cultural organisations.
 

 6. Our Cultural Calendar 

Key dates across the world worth knowing about, and marking on your own calendar.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples | 9 August 2026

Representing less than 6% of the world’s population, Indigenous people speak the great majority of the world’s ~7,000 languages, protecting and enriching our shared human heritage. Last year Cultural Infusion proudly sponsored meals for 85 representatives of the Munduruku people of Pará, Brazil, who travelled more than 1,600km to COP30 in Belém. Mark the day with our range of Aboriginal cultural experiences led by First Nations presenters across Australia, or our professional learning workshop for educators.
Thanks for reading! Keep your definitions sharp, be well, and see you next month.


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Cultural Infusion (CUIN)
Address: Suite 2, 273-277 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Cultural Infusion has its offices based on the ancestral land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future traditional custodians and elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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NT | PESC | UPDATING | Community News | June 2026

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Seeing our work recognised in a national news story is something we can all be proud of.

I wanted to share this ABC News article featuring our Pertame Language Nest and our vision of becoming Australia's first total immersion Indigenous school.
The article highlights the impact the Language Nest is having on our children, families, Elders and community, and the importance of creating strong Pertame speakers for future generations. The story also shares our ambition to establish an independent total immersion school so that children can continue learning through Pertame beyond preschool. This recognition comes after years of hard work from many people.
 
I want to sincerely thank our supporters for the role donors play in making this happen every day. This program would not function without all the different support systems you provide behind the scenes. 
 
The success of the Language Nest belongs to all of us. Every child learning Pertame, every family reconnecting with language, and every step we take towards our school vision is the result of the collective work of our team, elders, families, and community.
 
Thank you to supporters for all for your dedication and for believing in this vision. I'm excited about what we can achieve together in the years ahead.
 
Vanessa, Lee and the Pertame Language Nest Team

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Pertame School (PESC)
Centre for Australian Languages and Linguistics (CALL)
Desert Peoples Centre Campus, Alice Springs

Batchelor Institute would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereign people of the lands on which our campuses are located. As we share our knowledge, teaching and learning and engage in research practices within this Institution and/or conduct business with a variety of external agencies and organisations, we must always pay respect to the sovereign status of our hosts. May their Ancestors always be remembered and honoured, their Elders listened to and respected, all members treated with dignity and fairness — in the present and well into the future.
We also acknowledge and pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever with our hosts, custodianship of country and the binding relationship they have with the land. Batchelor Institute extends this acknowledgment and expression of respect to all sovereign custodians — past, present and emerging. By expressing Acknowledgement of Country we encourage all to extend and practice respect to all First Nations people wherever their lands are located.

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AUST | EQPR | GATHERING | The Rainbow Leaders Summit returns | Thursday 19 November 2026

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Most of us do this in parallel. Same cause, different rooms, rarely in the same place at once. For one day, that changes. 100 rainbow leaders together in Melbourne.

No panels, no keynotes. You'll spend the day in small groups, working through what matters most for our communities with people doing the same work from different angles.

A room where we can listen, disagree well, and build what none of us could alone.

We're not selling tickets yet. When we do, the list gets first access and the early-bird price. Paid tickets help fund the day. Subsidised places are available too, so cost isn't the thing that keeps you out.

Only 100 seats! Join the list below.

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The Equality Project (EQPR)
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | Donate | Events

The Equality Project® respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather for this event. We wish to pay respect to Elders past, present and future and recognise the deep connection and important role that First Nations people have and continue to play. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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AUST | EQAU | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Fairer, Safer Australia for LGBTIQ+ People

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Recently, in her first address to the National Press Club, the One Nation leader launched an alarming and deeply transphobic attack on our community. 

The One Nation leader used her speech to target some of Australia’s most marginalised communities, claiming a “transgender insurgency” was “subverting society” and must be “dismantled”. 
 
Language like this fuels hostility, emboldens discrimination and results in real-world harm. 

A tax-deductible donation before June 30 helps Equality Australia (EQAU) push back against hate and build a safer future for LGBTIQ+ communities?
 
One Nation is receiving more attention and support than ever before. But hate is not inevitable, and it is not unstoppable. 
 
With support, Equality Australia can commission new research on community attitudes, advocate for stronger legal protections, build powerful coalitions across the country, counter misinformation and create a safer future for LGBTIQ+ people. 
 
Together, we can ensure that fear and division do not prevail. 
 
Many LGBTIQ+ people are feeling less safe than they did just a few years ago. In the US, UK and in other parts of the world, we're seeing coordinated efforts to roll back rights, spread misinformation and normalise hostility towards our communities. 
 
And the same tactics are increasingly being used here in Australia with escalating rhetoric and political threats to our legal protections. 
 
Hate spreads when it goes unchallenged. 
 
Donations today can help protect the progress LGBTIQ+ communities have fought so hard to achieve.
  • With supporters, we can: 
  • Challenge attempts to roll back hard-won protections 
  • Counter anti-rights campaigns in Australia 
  • Stand with communities facing rising harm and disinformation  
  • Strengthen protections for the long term 
The progress made did not happen by accident. It happened because people stood up, spoke out and supported organisations willing to fight for change. 
 
Donate before 30 June and help ensure fear and division do not prevail. With your help, hate won’t win. 

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Equality Australia (EQAU)
Address: Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
 
Equality Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | Humanity First and more | June 2026

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Humanity First means putting humanity before yourself – a way to describe the important Greek concept and word φιλότιμο (philotemo). 

If you improve your community, your own life will improve, according to Cultural Infusion CEO Peter Mousaferiadis in a recent interview. For links to the interview, NAIDOC Week bookings, new offerings and recent news, including our latest thoughts on culture, cultural diversity, inclusion, technology and data, read on!
     

Contents

  1. Education and Experience News
    • Perth Schools: Don't Miss This Cultural Learning Opportunity
    • NAIDOC Week and Beyond
    • A Fully Funded Program for VIC Government Secondary Schools
    • Atlas for Schools: Every School Community Has a Unique Cultural Profile – Find Out Yours for Free!
    • Discover New Cultural Experiences for Schools and Communities
  2. Events
    • Insurtech Insights, New York
  3. The Atlas Platform News
    • Atlas Agent: Gain New Data Insights and Actionable Strategies
    • Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier
    • GDEIB Digital Deeper Insights and Effectiveness
  4. Voices of Cultural Infusion
    • The Age of Culture Project Council
    • Coffee and Chocolate Break
    • How Different Are Religions, Really?
    • Career Paths in DEI
    • Team News
  5. Calendar Spotlight
    • NAIDOC Week, 5-12 July 2026

 1. Education and Experiences News 

Perth Schools: Don't Miss This Cultural Learning Opportunity

Melbourne‑based performer and educator Demetrius is bringing his high‑energy cultural workshops to Perth this August! Get ready for a burst of storytelling, comedy and cultural colour across two interactive experiences that light up classrooms.
Limited availability across Perth. Get in touch now for dates and details!
     

NAIDOC Week and Beyond

With all that is on offer, NAIDOC Week is an exciting time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, but meaningful engagement can continue well beyond July.

Thoughtful cultural experiences enhance intercultural understanding and ongoing intercultural learning.

There is still time to book one of our popular First Nations cultural experiences for your school for NAIDOC Week, but be quick to avoid missing out as our presenters are in high demand. Contact us to explore available dates and programs.
     

A Fully Funded Program for VIC Government Secondary Schools

The Intercultural Citizenship Ambassador Program (ICAP)* is receiving strong interest across Victoria, and is now fully booked for 2026 following recent successful program delivery and positive school engagement. We are receiving enquiries for 2027 and 2028.

ICAP is Cultural Infusion’s facilitated intercultural learning initiative designed to support empathy, student voice and global citizenship through guided discussion and collaborative activities. It is currently fully government-funded for students at Victorian Government secondary schools.

Through meaningful shared learning experiences, students are supported in developing intercultural understanding, leadership skills, confidence and connection.

Please get in touch with us if your school is interested in ICAP for 2027 or 2028.
*Available in Victoria only. FREE for Victorian Government secondary schools.
     

Atlas for Schools: Every School Community Has a Unique Cultural Profile – Find Out Yours for Free!

Atlas for Schools helps schools better understand the diversity within their communities through secure, anonymised and ethically managed data collection. Schools complete a simple survey, and Cultural Infusion prepares a tailored report with meaningful insights and ready-to-use classroom resources.

Used in 40+ countries and by organisations like the Diversity Council of Australia, Atlas provides insights into languages, heritage, countries of birth, belief systems and more, supporting intercultural understanding and meaningful engagement across school communities.

Filter insights by year level, gender and other demographics to better support every student.

We are now offering Atlas FREE to a limited number of schools.
     

Discover New Cultural Experiences for Schools and Communities

  • VIC | French Rhythms & Culture | Step into the lively atmosphere of a Parisian café through this engaging workshop! Featuring live accordion performance and interactive activities, this engaging program introduces students to the cultural essence of French musette music and its social dance root.
  • VIC | German Rhythms & Culture | From lively polkas to flowing waltzes, students experience the rich traditions of German folk music through live accordion performance and interactive participation. Along the way, they discover how music and dance have long brought communities together in celebration.
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 2. Events 

Insurtech Insights, New York

Who develops humans in the age of AI? Cultural Infusion VP of Innovation and Impact Ben Christensen represented Cultural Infusion's Atlas at Insurtech Insights USA in New York on 3-4 June 2026, discussing human-first strategies for the insurance industry when working with artificial intelligence.
     
   

 3. The Atlas Platform News 

Data-Driven Tools for Today’s Inclusion Leaders

Atlas Agent: Gain New Data Insights and Actionable Strategies

Our human team of data scientists, anthropologists and subject matter experts analyse and report on the data we collect for our customers. Now we have a free ‘AI Agent’ reporting feature, thanks to our AI Team Leader Mary Le Grand. The AI has been trained in Cultural Infusion’s proprietary knowledge and methodology so that the automated responses it brings you are based on our best-practice approach to diversity, not a generic ‘most obvious’ pattern. It speaks our language.

The Atlas Agent is optional for Atlas customers, but highly recommended. It makes life easier for our customers when working their way through Atlas’s comprehensive and sometimes multi-tudinous data outputs.

Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier

B Corp sets the global benchmark for organisations that lead with purpose, equity and accountability, but addressing the new B Corp standards and providing evidence can be time-intensive, especially when it comes to gathering staff cultural data. 

Atlas now offers two low-burden surveys that can be deployed easily and will collect 'live' evidence for up to 20 B Corp standards, all on one dashboard.

GDEIB Digital Deeper Insights and Effectiveness

Are you looking for an easy way to view and share your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion data? Cultural Infusion have launched GDEIB Digital to enable you to self-assess and benchmark, powered by the Atlas's scientific methodology and unrivalled expertise in people data.

If you want a simple way to quickly assess where you are in terms of global best practice or do a more in-depth analysis and gain new insights to shape your strategy, we have many options to help. Get in touch to learn how it all works!
   

 4. Voices of Cultural Infusion 

Explore our latest thought leadership on culture, cultural diversity, inclusion, technology and data with fresh perspectives, emerging ideas and practical insights that can help you skilfully navigate our increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
     

The Age of Culture Project Council

The Age of Culture Project recognises that culture is of central importance as a living system that continuously shapes how we live together.  

The Age of Culture Project Council, Horizon, is an international initiative inspired by the vision of cultural thinker Paul Schafer, a long-time friend of Peter Mousaferiadis and our enterprise. Peter recently joined the Council, contributing to its vision of ensuring culture remains central to how we understand ourselves and navigate the future.   

Today, as artificial intelligence increasingly mediates how we learn, communicate and under-stand one another, the questions of culture, identity and humanity are more important than ever. Watch Peter speak to this subject and many more, as part of the Horizon Foundational Dialogue Series.
     

Coffee and Chocolate Break

Break out the snacks and settle back with this delicious and far-ranging interview. Peter shares how childhood and a background in music shaped a career as a cultural thought leader and entrepreneur, what φιλότιμο (philotemo) and putting humanity first looks like in practice, and why he believes diversity is humanity’s most valuable asset.
     

How Different Are Religions, Really?

In a new paper published in the Open Journal of Social Sciences, our research team led by Cultural Infusion CTO Rezza Moieni asked a question that sounds simple but has never been properly answered: Can we quantify how similar or different religions are based on the actual values and beliefs of their followers? 

Career Paths in DEI

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) roles have expanded rapidly over the past decade. In another new paper published in the Open Journal of Social Sciences, we analysed DEI career pathways in Australia and the United States, and tested whether artificial intelligence can help predict long-term career persistence in this field. 
     

Team News

We are proud to welcome three exceptional new individuals bringing new expertise to our passionate, dedicated team to support our mission of helping create a world that values the richness of our cultural heritage. 
  • Jeiz Robles joins us as Vice President, Asia – Membership & Events Director, bringing over 15 years of experience across people strategy, organisational transformation and inclusive workforce practices in Asia-Pacific. A recognised global thought leader, Jeiz has been named among Involve’s Top 20 Global LGBTQ+ Future Leaders multiple times. Jeiz is based in Thailand.
  • Natalia Wagner joins us as Director of International Development and Strategy, bringing over a decade of experience leading complex international initiatives across culture, education and humanitarian development. Formerly with UNESCO, Natalia has managed global programs, high‑level diplomatic engagements and strategic partnerships spanning 50+ countries. Natalia has lived in many parts of the world and is currently based in Spain.
  • Aggelos Makrigiorgos joins us as Policy & Strategic Advisor – Partnerships, Government Relations & International Development. Agg’s career spans federal politics, civil society and philanthropy. He has worked in Australia with the Scanlon Foundation and as Electorate Officer and Policy Advisor to a Federal Member of Parliament, has a Master’s degree in Southeast European Studies from the National and Kapodistrian  University  of  Athens and a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics from La Trobe University, Melbourne. Agg brings deep insight into Australia's multicultural landscape, immigration policy and culturally diverse communities. He is currently based in Greece.

 5. Calendar Spotlight 

NAIDOC Week, 5-12 July 2026

NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the cultures, histories, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Across the country, communities come together to share stories, celebrate culture, recognise achievements, and connect through events, performances, art and community gatherings.

It's a week that welcomes everyone to join in, learn and celebrate alongside First Nations peoples.

This year’s theme is 50 Years of Deadly.

If you're looking for ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week at your school, workplace or your community, we'd love to help. Cultural Infusion offers a range of Aboriginal cultural experiences led by First Nations presenters across Australia, including:
For teachers and educators, we also have a professional learning workshop that aims to inspire reflection and critical thinking around Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom.

For the past two years we have enjoyed a brilliant annual street party hosted by our close neighbours, VACCHO. Keep an eye on the NAIDOC website for updates and ways to celebrate in your local community.
     
Thanks for reading! Keep putting humanity first, stay well, and see you next month!

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Cultural Infusion (CUIN)
Address: Suite 2, 273-277 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Cultural Infusion has its offices based on the ancestral land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future traditional custodians and elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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AUST | EQAU | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Fairer, Safer Australia for LGBTIQ+ People

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For just a few more hours, every donation to Equality Australia will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous supporter. 

Equality Australia (EQAU)'s matched giving opportunity ends at midnight tonight Thursday 11 June 2026. 

That means your donation can have twice the impact in helping us push back against hate and protect the progress our communities have fought so hard to achieve. 

Supporters have been telling us why they're choosing to stand up to hate: 
"We can never go back to the bad old days. We must stop those that are fighting against us
once and for all."
"I'm an ally who wants LGBTIQA+ people to feel safe and supported".
We cannot afford to go backwards. 

And today, your support can do twice as much good. 

Please make your matched donation before midnight and ensure hate won’t win. 
Thank you for standing with us.
 
*Donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $35,000 upto midnight Thursday 11 June 2026. Equality Australia is a registered charity with Deductible Gift (DGR) status. All donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.

If you feel you need support, you can contact Beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or QLife on 1800 184 527.

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Equality Australia (EQAU)
Address: Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
 
Equality Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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WORLD | IFD | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds towards LGBTIQA+ Channel | June 2026

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Happy Pride Month.

We’re honoring LGBTQIA+ elders by sharing powerful first-person stories from the brave, everyday people whose lives, courage, and visibility helped shape the world we live in today.

We’ve already kicked off this year’s Honor Our Elders series with Elizabeth Coffey Williams. In her story, Elizabeth reflects on knowing from a young age that she was a girl, the painful estrangement that followed, and the love and acceptance she later found with her siblings.
This year’s series is being shared in partnership with SAGE, GLAAD, OUTWORDS, the American LGBTQ+ Museum, and more.

Throughout June, we’ll be featuring more stories from LGBTQIA+ elders across our channels. These stories are moving, joyful, hard-won, and deeply important. They remind us where we come from, what has been fought for, and why preserving and amplifying these voices matters.

To follow along all month long:
Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us honor the elders whose stories continue to light the way.

With gratitude,
Nathan and the I’m From Driftwood team
 

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I'm From Driftwood (IFD)
Address: 144 North 7th St., 356, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

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AUST | LTU | HEARING | Your say: on LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing

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Private Lives 4 is Australia’s largest national survey of the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) adults to date. 

The survey will provide vital information for health professionals, service providers, community organisations and governments to better understand and support the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQA+ people in Australia.

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La Trobe University (LTU)
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, School of Psychology & Public Health
Address: ARCSHS, Building NR6, La Trobe University, Bundoora Victoria 3086, Australia

La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society.
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CANBERRA | LGBTIQHA | GATHERING | Health & Ageing in Difference 30th Anniversary | Wednesday 10-Thursday 11 June 2026

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The 2026 Health & Ageing in Difference conferences connect policy, practice and lived experience across the lifespan and across health settings.

Join Health in Difference in marking its 30th anniversary. This year’s program reflects the progress made, and the work still ahead. Ageing in Difference provides a vital forum for reflection and collaboration, one that celebrates the resilience and diversity of LGBTI communities, while charting a course toward a future where all people can age with dignity, visibility and pride.
 
Program highlights include national policy and reform conversations, dedicated ageing and aged care stream, cross-sector panels and lived experience voices and workshops designed for real-world impact.
 
With keynotes by Zoe Terakes, Mitch Brown and National leaders across health, research and policy
 
Be part of the conversations shaping inclusive health systems, policy reform, and future service delivery.
Secure your place now and join the sector in Canberra this June.

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LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LGBTIQHA)
Address: Gadigal Land of the Eora Nation, Unit 6, 52-54 McEvoy Street, Waterloo NSW 2017

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land and community. We pay our respects to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past and present.
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AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | Fresh Connections and more | May 2026

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Highlighting new and evolving ways Cultural Infusion (CUIN) are supporting intercultural learning and cultural connection across schools, workplaces and the wider community.

From the launch of our refreshed Education and Experiences website to the ongoing development of the Learning Hub, there are plenty of exciting updates and fresh ideas to share! Alongside these developments, we remain dedicated to supporting conversations around diversity and social cohesion through meaningful experiences designed for the communities we serve.
     

Contents

  1. Education and Experience News
    • A New Digital Home for Cultural Connection
    • The Learning Hub Is Almost Here!
    • Intercultural Understanding in the Classroom
    • Atlas for Schools: Turning Data into Meaningful Insights
    • Highlighted Programs for Schools and Communities
  2. Culture at Work
    • Cultural Exchange
    • Cyprus Forum, London
    • Sydney Build 2026
    • Tech Show Frankfurt 2026
  3. Cultural Infusion News
    • Simplify Your WGEA Reporting with Atlas
    • Introducing Atlas Agent: Atlas's New AI Analytic Tool
    • Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier
    • GDEIB Digital for All Your Self-Assessment and Reporting Needs
  4. Voices of Cultural Infusion
    • Interview with Techerati
  5. Calendar Spotlight
    • National Reconciliation Week | 27 May-3 June 2026

 1. Education and Experiences News 

A New Digital Home for Cultural Connection

We are excited to launch the refreshed Education and Experience website, bringing together our programs and cultural experiences in a more accessible and engaging online space.

With improved navigation and a more streamlined visual experience, the new website helps schools and organisations more easily connect with the communities, stories and learning opportunities at the heart of Cultural Infusion.
     

The Learning Hub Is Almost Here!

The upgraded Learning Hub will soon begin rolling out after months of development and preparation behind the scenes.

With a fresh new look, improved navigation and updated educational resources, we aim to create a more engaging and accessible experience through the newly designed platform. Alongside Joko’s World and Mungo Explorer, users will also have access to updated Sound Infusion lesson plans, Intercultural Competency resources, Intercultural Understanding Guides and more, with additional lessons, tools and resources continuing to be added over time.

We are excited to finally begin sharing the next stage of the Learning Hub and look forward to what’s ahead!


Intercultural Understanding in the Classroom

The Intercultural Citizenship Ambassador Program (ICAP)* is Cultural Infusion’s facilitated intercultural learning initiative designed to support empathy, student voice and global citizenship through guided discussion and collaborative activities. ICAP is currently fully government-funded for students at Victorian Government secondary schools.

ICAP continues to see strong interest across Victoria, with upcoming Term 3 and 4 places filling up fast following recent successful program delivery and positive school engagement. Through meaningful shared learning experiences, students are supported in developing intercultural understanding, leadership skills, confidence and connection.

Please get in touch with us if your school is interested during the Term 4 period.

*Available in Victoria only. FREE for Victorian Government secondary schools.


Atlas for Schools: Turning Data into Meaningful Insights

Every school community has a unique cultural story.

Atlas for Schools helps schools better understand the diversity within their communities through secure, anonymised and ethically managed data collection. Schools complete a simple survey, and Cultural Infusion prepares a tailored report with meaningful insights and ready-to-use classroom resources.

Used in 40+ countries and by organisations like the Diversity Council of Australia, Atlas provides insights into languages, heritage, countries of birth, belief systems and more, supporting intercultural understanding and meaningful engagement across school communities.

Filter insights by year level, gender and other demographics to better support every student.

We are now offering Atlas FREE to a limited number of schools.
     

Highlighted Programs for Schools and Communities

   

 2. Culture at Work 

Cultural exchange thrives through conversation, collaboration and shared experience. Through international partnerships and industry events, we continue contributing to important conversations around inclusion and social cohesion across communities and workplaces locally and globally.
     

Cultural Exchange

The team at Cultural Infusion were delighted to host Ann Chaisoda from Steps Consulting Co. Ltd in Thailand for several weeks. The professional placement program was run by Strategic Development Group and supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

With her strong background in social impact and inclusion for neurodiverse workers, Ann enlightened us on many aspects of our own work, while we showed her the difference a multidimensional data-driven approach can bring to inclusion. We forged a strong bond with Ann and look forward to continuing this productive relationship.
     

Cyprus Forum, London

Cultural Infusion's Atlas is part of the conversation at the Cyprus Forum in London, which brings together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to address some of the most pressing challenges facing democratic societies.

Our colleague Gold Darr joined a panel examining the critical issue of democratic societies and social cohesion under attack.

Sydney Build 2026

Some of the most exciting moves in inclusion are happening in our construction industry. Our Engagement and Public Liaison Officer Elizabeth Mousaferiadis was at Sydney Build 2026 discussing how data is essential for uncovering hidden diversity and building fully inclusive workplaces.

Tech Show Frankfurt 2026

Stepping into the role of speaker and panel host, our European Engagement Strategy Officer Mario
Chatzidamianos engaged with thousands of professionals at this year’s Tech Show Frankfurt, all eager to exchange insights, share practical expertise, and explore the latest cutting-edge developments shaping tech – with a constant eye towards centring humanity and championing cultural diversity.
   

 3. Cultural Infusion News 

Data-Driven Tools for Today’s Inclusion Leaders

Simplify Your WGEA Reporting with Atlas. Meeting your WGEA obligations just got easier. The Atlas WGEA Data and Report Builder allows Australian employers to securely upload their HR data and have it automatically formatted into WGEA-compliant, submission-ready reports — saving your HR team valuable time and reducing compliance risk. Built on ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type I certified infrastructure, hosted entirely in Australia, your workforce data stays protected and private every step of the way. Whether you have 100 or 500+ employees, Atlas turns a complex reporting process into a strategic advantage. 

Introducing Atlas Agent: Atlas’s New AI Analytic Tool

Our human team of data scientists, anthropologists and subject matter experts analyse and report on the data we collect for our customers. Now we have a free ‘AI Agent’ reporting feature, thanks to our AI Team Leader Mary Le Grand. The AI has been trained in Cultural Infusion’s proprietary knowledge and methodology so that the automated responses it brings you are based on our best-practice approach to diversity, not a generic ‘most obvious’ pattern. It speaks our language.

The Atlas Agent is optional for Atlas customers, but highly recommended. It makes life easier for our customers when working their way through Atlas’s comprehensive and sometimes multi-tudinous data outputs.


Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier

B Corp sets the global benchmark for organisations that lead with purpose, equity and accountability, but addressing the new B Corp standards and providing evidence can be time-intensive, especially when it comes to gathering staff cultural data. 

Atlas now offers two low-burden surveys that can be deployed easily and will collect 'live' evidence for up to 20 B Corp standards — all on one dashboard.


GDEIB Digital for All Your Self-Assessment and Reporting Needs

Are you looking for an easy way to view and share your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion data? Cultural Infusion have launched GDEIB Digital to enable you to self-assess and benchmark, powered by the Atlas's scientific methodology and unrivalled expertise in people data.

If you want a simple way to quickly assess where you are in terms of global best practice or do a more in-depth analysis and gain new insights to shape your strategy, we have many options to help. Get in touch to learn how it all works!

 4. Voices of Cultural Infusion 

Interview with Techerati

If AI deosn't understand us, who does it serve? How should AI systems account for uneven social and economic starting points? Techerati interviewed Peter Mousaferiadis in the lead-up to Tech Show Frankfurt.
   

 5. Calendar Spotlight 

National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June 2026

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, All In, encourages all Australians to contribute to reconciliation through understanding, respect and shared action.

As one of Australia’s most significant cultural observances, National Reconciliation Week is an opportunity to reflect on the histories, cultures, relationships and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while building toward a more connected future together.
  • Reconciliation is about restoring relationships.
  • ReconciliACTION is about restoring them through action.
Through our Aboriginal cultural programs, Cultural Infusion proudly supports opportunities to engage with First Peoples’ cultures through storytelling, music, dance and art, celebrating traditions that continue to thrive across Australia today.

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Address: Suite 2, 273-277 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Cultural Infusion has its offices based on the ancestral land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future traditional custodians and elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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AUST | EQPR | CELEBRATING | The first 10 years of The Equality Project

[Edited extract from public address]

We've been sitting with this message for a while now, trying to find the right words.

Ten years is a long time. And when you've spent most of it chasing grants, stretching budgets, and running on the belief that this work matters, it can be hard to stop and actually take it in.

So that's what we want to do here.

Stop. Look back. And say thankyou.

This started in 2016 in a living room. A small group of us sat around and asked a simple question: what does our community actually need? We formed a steering committee of 20 people representing the diversity of our community, and consulted with hundreds more over 12 months.

We met in the evenings around a table, volunteers giving up their time, most of us working full-time jobs. And in January 2018, we opened the doors of Melbourne Town Hall for our first Better Together conference. Over 600 people walked in.

We had no idea if anyone would show up.

But people did. And kept coming back.

Since then:
  • Over 7,000 voices brought together at events
  • Over 3,000 people backed through scholarships
  • Over 4,000 learners upskilled through training
And more than half of everyone who has ever come through our doors accessed a scholarship, subsidised or free ticket - because we always believed access shouldn't be determined by income.

Those numbers matter. But they don't tell the whole story.

The work has never been for us. It has always been for the person who flew from Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart or Cairns to be in a room with people like them for two days.

For the person who came out after attending their first Better Together. For the grassroots advocate who finally had a stage.

For the two people in Mount Gambier who deserved training just as much as anyone in the city. We drove from Melbourne to make that happen.

And we travelled to Perth, Brisbane, and across Victoria to bring leadership and advocacy training directly to people there. We would do it all again.

Here is some of what we built together over ten years.

So far, we have run 7 Better Togethers across Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong and Sydney, and one regional Better Together in Canberra.

People tell us it's one of the most nourishing gatherings of its kind they've ever been to. In 2024, 91% of attendees who responded to our survey said they had a positive experience.

Part of what makes it work is who shows up, and who gets seen. From the very beginning, we gave the bisexual community a platform and helped bring people together when those spaces simply didn't exist anywhere else.

At that very first conference, we also launched Australia's first LGBTIQA+ Policy Guide. Developed consultatively with communities, advocates, and experts, it was a resource that had never existed in this country before. A second edition followed a couple of years later. 

To date it has been downloaded over 3,500 times.

We were among the first organisations to include the I in the acronym, giving the intersex community a platform at our very first Better Together in 2018.

And soon after, we added the A, making space for the asexual community before most others did. In 2020, we hosted what we believe was the biggest trans and gender diverse caucus in Australia, a facilitated gathering for 100 people in Melbourne.

We ran Health and Wellbeing Days for rainbow communities in Melbourne and Adelaide, because mental health and connection matter just as much as advocacy.

And we built leadership and capacity programs that would have cost thousands elsewhere, made available at a fraction of that.

We spent a year driving through regional and remote South Australia, talking to communities who rarely get heard, so their voices could reach government. That work culminated in the SA Discovery Report, ensuring what we heard didn't just stay in the room.

That's the kind of work we don't see ourselves walking away from.

We created the Festival for the Future, a dedicated event for older rainbow community members in regional South Australia, bringing services and connection to people who had been waiting far too long for both.

As part of every Better Together conference, we ran the Rainbow Leaders Summit as a dedicated pre-conference day, bringing together rainbow community leaders and decision-makers in a space that simply didn't exist anywhere else.

And we are proud of our partnership with The Long Walk, who joined us in 2023 to open Better Together with a Welcome to Country. Together we continue to walk alongside each other in the spirit of reconciliation and truth-telling.

And just last month, in March 2026, we held our very first Better Together Women in partnership with The Long Walk. A new chapter, ten years in the making, and one we are excited to grow.

None of this came from the top down. There was no seed funding, no startup grant, no institutional backer. For a long time, the core team did all of this as volunteers. Some of us for over a year.

No pay, no guarantee, just a belief that it needed to exist. We started at a kitchen table. Honestly, that's still where most of the decisions get made.

We know this work is hard. We know there are days when you wonder if it's worth it. We've had those days too. But we keep showing up. 

Because the people who need this work don't get to take a day off from being who they are.

If you are out there doing it too, we see you. And we hope that somewhere along the way, we made it a little easier.

To every volunteer who gave their time, every partner and sponsor who believed in us, every pro bono supporter who made something possible that otherwise wouldn't have been, every donor who gave without being asked twice, and to The Long Walk Foundation who walked alongside us - thank you. This genuinely does not happen without you.

Now, what's next?

Better Together will return in 2027. And by popular demand, the next Rainbow Leaders Summit is set for 26 November 2026, with expressions of interest opening in July.

We are constantly learning, and we want to keep growing - as humans first.

If you've made it this far, you're already part of this story. So here's the bit we really wanted to share with you.

This work has shaped us. And it has shown us something else, too. The world needs better conversations. Not just within our communities, but across every line of difference that's pulling people apart.

That's why we're starting something new.

We are launching the Centre for Civil Dialogue, incubated within The Equality Project.

Conversations across difference are harder than they've ever been. Learning to have them well might be one of the most important things any of us can do right now.

If this matters to you, come and have a look at what we're building.

The Centre for Civil Dialogue is an Australian initiative building the spaces, skills and programs that help people stay in conversation when it counts.
And we're starting by listening.

Can We Talk? is a short national survey on how Australians are really experiencing hard conversations right now. It's anonymous and takes three minutes. When the results are in, you'll see the picture you helped create.
And we have one favour. Think of someone who sees the world differently to you, and send it to them too. The survey is only as honest as the range of voices in it. Thank you for helping us hear them.

One last thing. We want to hear from you.

Do you have a memory from one of our events or programs? A moment, a connection, a conversation that stayed with you?

Hit reply and tell us.

We are collecting stories from the people who have been part of this journey, and yours matters more than you know.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Better Together in 2027.

P.S. If you'd like to support what we do, donations help us keep this work going, accessible, and grassroots.


With so much gratitude,
Jason, Marnie, TJ and Adrian
The Equality Project

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The Equality Project® respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we will gather for this event. We wish to pay respect to Elders past, present and future and recognise the deep connection and important role that First Nations people have and continue to play. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

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NT | PESC | PUBLISHING | Pertame School 2025 Annual Report | May 2026

[Edited extract from public address]

Ketjeye Mangkem Pertame Ngetjek (Growing the Next Generation of Pertame speakers).

As we share our 2025 Annual Report, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of our donors for the many ways this has supported Pertame Projects over the past year.

Whether your support came through funding, partnership, advocacy, collaboration, advice, or simply walking alongside us and sharing our work, every contribution has mattered. Each act of support has helped strengthen community‑led language, culture, and education outcomes, and has made it possible for our work to continue with pride and integrity.
 
The past year has been one of progress, learning, and reflection. Together, we have seen important milestones reached, relationships deepened, and community aspirations continue to guide our direction. None of this happens in isolation, it is made possible by the collective commitment of people and organisations who believe in the importance of Pertame language, culture, and self‑determination.
 
A central part of this work is our Language Nest, a place where young children are immersed in Pertame language from their earliest years, learning through culture, Country, and the guidance of Elders and fluent speakers. Through the Language Nest, we are not only teaching words; we are nurturing identity, strengthening belonging, and raising the next generation of Pertame speakers. Because of your support, our Elders are seeing their dream come to life, as babies are once again speaking their first words in Pertame. This work is long-term and deeply relational, and it is only possible because of the support that stands behind it.
 
As with previous years, in 2025 Pertame consistently shared our successes with other First Nations communities across Australia. Last year we co‑hosted with First Languages Australia, a highly successful Fluency Transfer System conference in Mparntwe with over 100 attendees, as a result 25 Aboriginal language groups are now using the Fluency Transfer system and looking to the triumph of our Pertame adaptions and approaches.

We are building a recognised example of how to grow new language speakers as a thriving form of language revival. With your help, we will continue to openly share our journey to show other language groups that if we can do it, so can they. 
 
Our Annual Report reflects not only what was achieved, but the shared effort behind it. We are deeply grateful for your trust, your generosity, and your belief in this work.
As we approach the end of the financial year, we warmly invite those who are able to consider supporting Pertame Projects through a donation. Financial contributions play an important role in sustaining our community‑led programs and ensuring this work can continue into the future. All donations are greatly appreciated and directly support Pertame language, culture and education initiatives.

To donate:
Direct deposit details:
Account Name: Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Bank: NAB
BSB: 085 933 
Account Number: 19 211 5207 
Reference: Pertame 
 
Please let us know once you have made a deposit be emailing us back and referencing that you have donated to Pertame Projects at Batchelor, so we can issue your tax‑deductible receipt and track our ongoing support.
Thank you again to Donors for standing with us throughout 2025. We look forward to continuing this journey together.
 
With sincere thanks,
Lee Causer, They/them, Pertame School and The Pertame Community

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Batchelor Institute would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereign people of the lands on which our campuses are located. As we share our knowledge, teaching and learning and engage in research practices within this Institution and/or conduct business with a variety of external agencies and organisations, we must always pay respect to the sovereign status of our hosts. May their Ancestors always be remembered and honoured, their Elders listened to and respected, all members treated with dignity and fairness — in the present and well into the future.
We also acknowledge and pay respect to the knowledge embedded forever with our hosts, custodianship of country and the binding relationship they have with the land. Batchelor Institute extends this acknowledgment and expression of respect to all sovereign custodians — past, present and emerging. By expressing Acknowledgement of Country we encourage all to extend and practice respect to all First Nations people wherever their lands are located.

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AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | Multicultural All Day Every Day and more | April 2026

[Edited extract from public address]

Intercultural Now Humans! 

We create culture wherever we go and we are big travellers, which means we are intercultural by nature. 

But when we stay in bubbles and echo chambers, we lose this natural advantage. The results of this loss can range from embarrassment to war. Given the sharp rise in global conflict we’ve witnessed over recent years, there’s never been a more important time than now to get out of our bubbles and remember and relearn our intercultural skills. 

Whether you are entering our competitions and booking programs, working with our tools or seeking cutting-edge ideas and insights, this edition is for you.
     

Contents

  1. Education and Experience News
    • Student Competitions: Have You Got Your Entries In?
    • WA Exclusive: Aboriginal Infusion and Storytelling
    • Intercultural Understanding in the Classroom
    • Atlas for Schools: Free (For Now)
    • The Learning Hub: New Resources
    • Highlighted Programs for Schools and Communities
  2. Culture at Work
    • Sydney Build 2026
    • Global Insight Conferences  
    • Frankfurt Tech Show 2026
  3. Cultural Infusion News
    • Data-Driven Tools for Today’s Inclusion Leaders
    • New Research Project: Data Maturity in Australian Local Government
  4. Voices of Cultural Infusion
    • From the Diary of Rezza Moieni
    • Meritocracy Sounds Great But…
    • Research Papers
  5. Calendar Spotlight
    • Diversity Day | 21 May 2026

 1. Education and Experiences News 

Student Competitions: Have You Got Your Entries In?

Are you an Australian educator? Get your class to join our competitions, and be in the running for recognition and prizes! The deadlines for our two competitions are rapidly approaching so encourage your students to submit now!

Diversified We Grow Student Competition
Get your class to join our national Creative Writing & Visual Arts Competition: Diversified We Grow, in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity (21 May)!
 
We are looking for meaningful pictures, ideas or stories from your students’ unique lived experiences and perspectives.
 
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Shortlist announced: 14 May 2026
Winners announced: 21 May 2026

Share Your Story and Win a Cultural Program
Submit a short student reflection video sharing what they learned and enjoyed from one of our cultural programs!

This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and amplify student voices while celebrating cultural learning in action.

Be in the running to win:
  • A FREE Cultural Infusion program 
  • Extended Learning Hub Premium
  • access for the whole school
Deadline: 14 November 2026
Winners announced: 18 November 2026

WA Exclusive: Aboriginal Infusion and Storytelling

Back by popular demand, Tristan Harris returns to Perth with two popular programs from Tuesday 5 May to Friday 22 May, bringing powerful cultural learning experiences directly to your school.
Tristan is an experienced cultural educator and performer from the Bibbulmun clan of the Noongar people. Having toured extensively across Australia and internationally, he shares Aboriginal culture through engaging, authentic learning experiences.

Availability is limited, please enquire now to secure your preferred date and time!

Intercultural Understanding in the Classroom

Intercultural understanding plays a core role in the globally respected Australian Curriculum as one of seven general capabilities. But how do teachers create culturally competent learning environments for their students?
 
Read this article that explores existing frameworks, offers a provocation for how to take intercultural practice to the next level and includes a case study from our Intercultural Citizenship Ambassador Program (ICAP)* program, which has been successfully delivered at several Victorian government schools.
     

ICAP Free Spots

Limited free spots are left for ICAP – don’t let your school miss out!
 
Developed with the Victorian Government’s Future Ready initiative, ICAP builds cultural awareness, empathy and self-esteem through facilitated sessions. ICAP can be delivered during class time or adapt as a before- or after-school wellbeing program, making it easy to integrate into your school’s timetable.
 
*Available in Victoria only. 
FREE for Year 7, 8 and 9 students at Victorian government schools.
     

Atlas for Schools: Free (For Now)

What if you could access world-leading diversity data technology used in 40+ countries and by organisations like the Diversity Council of Australia, completely FREE?

Atlas for Schools begins with a simple survey and delivers a clear snapshot of your school’s collective cultural composition, all anonymised, secure and ethically managed.

You’ll gain insights into:
  • Languages and dialects spoken
  • Countries of birth (up to three generations)
  • Heritage, belief systems and more
Your school then receives a tailored report with ready-to-use lesson plans and classroom resources, turning data into meaningful learning.

Filter insights by year level, gender and other demographics to better support every student.

We are now offering Atlas FREE to a limited number of schools.
     

The Learning Hub: New Resources

The Learning Hub and its award-winning digital teaching resources are complimentary with any Cultural Infusion program booking.

All current resources are undergoing quality assurance and will be fully accessible by June 2026.

Now featuring:
  • 5 new Professional Development modules for educators
  • 20 new Intercultural Competency lesson plans
  • Learn more
     

Highlighted Programs for Schools and Communities


 2. Culture at Work 

The same skills young people develop through intercultural learning are essential in today’s workplaces. Whether in classrooms or boardrooms, the overarching question remains the same: how do we build environments where cultural diversity leads to understanding, vibrant belonging and measurable impact?

Sydney Build 2026

Cultural Infusion is partnering with Sydney Build to co‑host the Annual Diversity in Construction Networking Event on 30 April. As Australia’s largest gathering of diversity champions in the built environment, the event brings together industry leaders to advance inclusion and meaningful change across construction.

You won’t want to miss it, even if you work outside the industry, as the construction industry is making exciting moves forward in inclusion. Sydney Build is FREE to attend.
     

Global Insight Conferences 

Cultural Infusion has formed a new media partnership with Global Insight Conferences, organisers of the UK’s leading Diversity & Inclusion Conference, taking place on 30 April 2026 in London.

Cultural Infusion will support key conversations on culturally intelligent data, evidence‑based DEI insights, and the role of analytics in strengthening belonging and impact.
The conference brings together senior DEI and HR leaders from major global organisations to explore future‑ready strategies for inclusion.

Want to attend if you're in the area? 
     

Frankfurt Tech Show 2026

Tech Show Frankfurt creates a critical space for the conversations on how we build, govern and use new tech responsibly. Cultural Infusion CEO and Founder Peter Mousaferiadis is moderating two panel sessions this year, focusing on designing systems that scale responsible, with people at the centre and all cultural backgrounds taken into consideration.

Cultural Infusion is now an official media partner with CloserStill Media, organisers of Tech Show Frankfurt 2026, including Big Data & AI World Frankfurt.
Tech Show Frankfurt is an in-person event.
   

 3. Cultural Infusion News 

Data-Driven Tools for Today’s Inclusion Leaders

WGEA-Compliance Reporting Made Simple
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is an Australian Government statutory agency created in 2012. Under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, private and Commonwealth public sector employers with 100 or more employees must report annually against six gender equality indicators. Employers who directly employ 500 or more employees must also meet, or improve against, gender equality targets.

The Atlas now offers support for every stage of compliance, facilitating stress-free reporting while uncovering insights that strengthen your workforce strategies.

Introducing Atlas Agent: Atlas’s New AI Analytic Tool
Our human team of data scientists, anthropologists and subject matter experts analyse and report on the data we collect for our customers. Now we have a free ‘AI Agent’ reporting feature, thanks to our AI Team Leader Mary Le Grand. The AI has been trained in Cultural Infusion’s proprietary knowledge and methodology so that the automated responses it brings you are based on our best-practice approach to diversity, not a generic ‘most obvious’ pattern. It speaks our language.

The Atlas Agent is optional for Atlas customers, but highly recommended. It makes life easier for our customers when working their way through Atlas’s comprehensive and sometimes multitudinous data outputs.

Getting B Corp Certified Made Easier
B Corp sets the global benchmark for organisations that lead with purpose, equity and accountability, but addressing the new B Corp standards and providing evidence can be time-intensive, especially when it comes to gathering staff cultural data. 

Atlas now offers two low-burden surveys that can be deployed easily and will collect 'live' evidence for up to 20 B Corp standards – all on one dashboard.

GDEIB Digital for All Your Self-Assessment and Reporting Needs
Are you looking for an easy way to view and share your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion data? Cultural Infusion have launched GDEIB Digital to enable you to self-assess and benchmark, powered by the Atlas's scientific methodology and unrivalled expertise in people data.

If you want a simple way to quickly assess where you are in terms of global best practice or do a more in-depth analysis and gain new insights to shape your strategy, we have many options to help. Get in touch to learn how it all works!
     

New Research Project: Data Maturity in Australian Local Government

We are calling on local governments to participate in a national research project looking at local government data collection practices and procedures for both staff and community. Participating councils receive benchmarking and early access to results.
   

 4. Voices of Cultural Infusion 

From the Diary of Rezza Moieni

‘Human connection is the primary engine of success.’
In a new interview with Executives Diary Magazine, Cultural Infusion CTO Rezza Moieni reflects on early life lessons with his grandmother, global migration and building Cultural Infusion’s Atlas. His work today sits at the intersection of technology, culture, and ethical AI, and explores critical questions for leaders everywhere.

Meritocracy Sounds Great But…

Peter Mousaferiadis wrote about US President Donald Trump’s first week back in office for the Canberra Times last year, pointing out that DEI done well supports the right people in the right job. Still relevant, we have just republished it on the blog.

Research Papers

     
   

 5. Calendar Spotlight 

Diversity Day (World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development) | 21 May 2026

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates the richness and beauty of cultures around the world. Learning about other cultures develops and challenges us to think outside what we are used to. Diversity Day highlights the need for intercultural recognition, acceptance and acknowledgement at a local and global level.
 
Our Multicultural All Day or Half Day Program, available for schools with 300 or more students in VIC, QLD, NSW, SA, ACT and WA, is a comprehensive workshop with themes around language, culture and more.

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Address: Suite 2, 273-277 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066

Cultural Infusion has its offices based on the ancestral land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future traditional custodians and elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

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