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This episode explores what cultural responsiveness looks like in practice. Guests share approaches for recognising and celebrating cultural identity, building staff capability, and ensuring all students feel respected and included. You will hear practical ideas for classrooms, staffrooms, and family engagement, plus ways to track impact over time.

Guest: Dr Beau Hu-Jia, National School Partnerships Manager, Together for Humanity and Simangaliso Nyoni, Cultural Practice Lead, MacKillop Family Services
Produced by: The MacKillop Institute

Suggested chapter markers
 00:00 Why cultural responsiveness, the case for change
 03:55 Identity, belonging, and classroom practice
 09:40 Staff capability, language, and reflective tools
 15:25 Family partnerships and community voices
 21:00 Reducing bias, nudges that work in schools
 26:15 Monitoring progress, what to measure
 29:20 First steps for your improvement plan

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