Develop a cultural safety strategy

We need to develop a more nuanced understanding of cultural diversity

An article discussing how and why we need to measure diversity, and how growing a platform for this will shape future practices.

Decolonizing the Internet 2018 Summary Report

A report on the first "Decolonizing the Internet" conference that brought together artists, technologists and practitioners from 28 countries to address challenges, visions and actions for better representation of diversity on the internet.

Fostering a Safe Space with Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra

To create a safe space in his 20-piece Queensland ensemble, Obscure Orchestra, Matt Tsu makes the safe space explicit, paying everyone equally and ensuring minoritised artists lead.

“Can you play your instrument? Cool. But do we align when it comes to anti-racism, being allies to queer, non-binary, trans people? Are we pro-refugees coming here and making a home for themselves? That sort of thing.”

Unseen. Unheard. Race and Disability - Black disabled experience in the UK's music industry

Black Lives in Music's 2021 survey revealed Black disabled people working in the UK music industry face pronounced challenges for opportunities and funding; 91% of survey respondents are dissatisfied with current levels of industry support.

The report includes calls to action to address this in the areas of Representation, Consultation and Commitment.

Language Matters: Glossary of Terms

A comprehensive glossary of terms and phrases used in the diversity, equity and inclusion space, from an American group.

Reporting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Issues

Guide focused on reporting on Indigenous issues in the Australian media, but with best practice on cultural awareness that is applicable more broadly, such as avoiding assumptions about peoples' appearance and acknowledging the spectrum of views within a community,

Arts & Equity Toolkit

Case studies and resources for building equitable organisations, strengthening boards and advisory groups and creating partnerships and collaborations, including a sample partnership agreement. Also includes advice on evaluations and the pros and cons of different methods of obtaining feedback.

Voices: The building blocks of social change

A reflection by a South African community development leader on finding her voice, and becoming more conscious of the power that lies in voice. Explores how engaging with and supporting authentic voices can shift the quality of conversation, human engagement and changemaking.

Letting the Movement Decide

A report evaluating FRIDA’s impact that documents a funding model designed to promote emerging leadership, respond to changing realities, offer transparency, shift philanthropic power dynamics, and function as a learning and knowledge development hub for broader feminist and philanthropic communities.

Horizontal Development: Equitable Development for City-Makers

A toolkit featuring interviews, case studies and activities to introduce "Horizontal Development," a new American urban development approach that centres the margins, highlights diversity, celebrates place and is accountable to those impacted by the racist and classist policies by cities.

#PowerShifts Resources: Reclaiming Representation

The introductory post to a blog series by Oxfam’s ‘From Poverty to Power’ offering stories, projects and resources addressing blindspots in development work, and how to make power shifts happen. Features a special focus on other ways of telling stories and decolonising knowledge.

Cracking the Codes: Power Analysis

An analysis of systemic inequality, putting bias in the context of wider history, identities, structures and institutions.

'The current conversation is not only shallow, but actually harmful. We continue to primarily focus on individuals, when institutional and structural inequities are the bigger problem.'

The Power Manual: How to Master Complex Power Dynamics

A purchasable action manual that explores major concepts of power and presents methods for shifting power relations and enacting freedom. Aimed at change agents and leaders across all not-for-profit and business sectors wanting to understand, master, and shift power relations.

How to Reimagine the World - Collaboration Principles for Artists & Social Justice Organizers

A breakdown of principles for creative collaboration and social justice covering inclusion, wellbeing, power, valuation, relationship building, methodology and cooperation.

The diversity and inclusion code

The Diversity and Inclusion Code is a code of conduct created by the Dutch cultural and creative sector. The code is an instrument of self-regulation that offers both a general framework and concrete guidelines which will allow cultural diversity to be firmly embedded within your organisation from a governance perspective.

Implicit Bias Module Series

Online course aimed at educators to understand and mitigate against unconscious bias.

Jordan’s Books@Café

Books@Café began life as the first internet cafe in the Middle East, becoming famous for its cheese fries, as well as providing information about HIV, sex and the arts at a time when these topics were regarded as controversial and taboo.  Today, it's a multi-faceted hub promoting equality and tolerance. 

This case study looks at how Books@Café created a safe space to empower marginalised communities.

Centring Marginalised Voices at Work

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has created a new guide on centring marginalised voices at work. This is a practical guide that clarifies what it means to centre voice and why this is important. It provides a step-by-step guide on how organisations can do this.

Promoting Cultural Safety and Addressing the Power Gap

How can arts and creative organisations diversify their Boards and overcome historic and structural power imbalances? Watch this session to learn how inclusive structures enhance governance and lead to improved outcomes. In addition, our discussion will focus on the practical implementation of cultural safety and First Nations engagement protocols, as well as empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills they need.

SBS Cultural Safety Plan – Template

SBS, Australia's national diverse broadcaster, requires production companies working on programs which focus on under-represented communities to provide a Cultural Safety Plan which outlines the production company’s commitment to meaningful collaboration with relevant under-represented communities and its plan to create an inclusive environment.

SBS provides this Cultural Safety Plan Template to assist productions companies.

Safety considerations when working with people from diverse genders, sexualities and cultures

According to NAVA, Institutions and arts workers have a duty of care to ensure the safety of artists and communities engaged in their spaces.

The aim of this guide is to help the reader consider the specificities and complexities of experiences of gender, sexuality and culture and to share suggestions for adopting culturally safer practice. It touches upon intersectionality, cultural competency, prioritising discretion and disclosure of identity and includes safety tools for action.