For School Leaders

Multicultural Education is for all students. It permeates all aspects of school practices and policies. Multicultural education aims to ensure that all Victorian students contribute to and benefit from cultural and linguistic diversity and a shared social cohesion.

This page provides information for School councils, principals and teachers about the legislation and policies in Victoria that promote social harmony and seek to eliminate discrimination. It is the responsibility of schools to provide inclusive learning and teaching practices and programs to enable all students to actively participate within a democratic and culturally diverse society.

This section of the website provides information about government multicultural policy and legislative framework. The implications for schools to guide the development and implementation of polices and practices are included.

• Victorian multicultural legislation and implications for schools
• Multicultural policy and guidelines
• Victorian Government social policy plans
• Advice for schools when teaching about cultural diversity and dealing with conflicts