Global Utilities

La Trobe University
Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practice

Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practice Toolkit

The Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practice (CDIP) Toolkit is a core resource designed to assist all members of the University community promote mutually respectful relationships and translate the university’s policies and intentions into practice. The CDIP Toolkit was originally developed by Flinders University, and with permission has been adapted for use by La Trobe University. In adapting the toolkit to the needs of La Trobe University, the CDIP project team gained feedback from a wide selection of expert staff from across the university.

This toolkit is designed to support you in monitoring your own practice for strengths and identifying areas for development. It is not a prescriptive, fixed set of practices. The Toolkit can be used by individuals for self-reflection or by small groups to facilitate discussions about:

  • reflecting on current practice
  • obtaining colleague / student feedback
  • planning
  • review and evaluation

The CDIP Toolkit consists of: