The Cross-Cultural Support Service assists students from a Culturally
& Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background and university staff
who are working with them.
WHO ARE CALD STUDENTS?
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students are not international
students - they are citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
Many are voluntary migrants, while some have entered Australia on
Humanitarian Visas after being refugees.
CALD students come from many countries and represent many cultures
and languages. The University of Tasmania currently has students
enrolled who come from Chile, Guatemala, Iraq, Bosnia, Sri Lanka,
Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sudan and Burundi. These students bring with
them a vast array of life experiences and useful perspectives on
the world around us. Many have fled violent civil wars, religious
or political persecution or natural disasters like famine and drought.
Many have experienced the worst that human nature can offer, yet
bring enthusiasm and optimism to their study and the life of the
University.
The Cross-Cultural Support Service provides a range of services
targeting students and staff:
More in-depth information is available on our CALD fact sheet
Contacting CALD Staff
Launceston: Brian Sweeney 6234 3784 Brian.Sweeney@utas.edu.au
Hobart: Matthew Higston 6226 1880 Matthew.Hingston@utas.edu.au
Our commitment to you
It is our mission to contribute positively to the learning experiences of CALD students at UTAS. In doing so, we are committed to supporting staff in their dealings with CALD students and to the enrichment of the UTAS community that cultural diversity offers. At all times, we will respect the culture and worldview of those with whom we deal.
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