Cultural Competence And Diversity

Cultural competence is about being aware of your own views and having awareness of the diversity around you, respecting others cultural differences and building on the understanding between people, and ultimately working towards equality and inclusion.
Cultural competence aims to foster interactions between different cultures, this means it is about the relationships we make. Being aware of your own world views, always having positive attitudes towards people and their cultural differences, constantly gaining knowledge and developing skills to interact effectively with people of different cultures will aid in one’s ability to be culturally competent. Connecting with a range of community members and resources can also help to build our understanding