This interactive session offers an introduction to cultural competence, and a critical foundation for further learning. It creates space to question assumptions, explore the complexity of culture and identity, reflect on how our attitudes and behaviours affect others, and develop practical approaches to engaging with difference.

By the end of the workshop, participants should have:

• A shared understanding of key terminology relating to culture, diversity, identity and cultural competence
• A broader understanding of diversity
• Greater awareness of their personal identities and how these can influence professional practice
• An understanding of a cultural competence model and how to apply it
• Improved capacity to reflect on their own values, attitudes and practice, and to recognise where further learning may be needed
• Practical tools and resources to support continuing development.

Sessions are being held at different locations across Belfast. To register, please email goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk, with ‘Introduction to Cultural Competence’ in the Subject Line.

Please include your name, organisation, preferred date/ location and any accessibility or dietary requirements. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

44a Horn Drive
Belfast
BT11 9GS

Inverary Avenue
Belfast
BT4 1RN

Upper Mervue Street

Belfast

BT15 2JZ

Agnes Street
Belfast
BT13 1GG

1-6 Geeragh Place
Belfast
BT10 OER