CHCDIV003 Introduction to Diversity This unit is part of the Diploma of Community Services (case management), an interactive and supportive course that will guide you through a number of strategies when working with clients. Practical application will provide you with valuable real life industry experience that will allow you to build upon the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course. Each week you will be required to read your learning resource, watch either a TED talk or YouTube clip and read from other text. If at any time you have a question, please contact your trainer who is here to support you through your learning journey. On the left hand side of your page you will see a discussions tab, here you can interact with other fellow students in a forum that is not only supported by your trainer but you are able to share ideas and thoughts with like minded people CHCDIV003 Diversity defined When discussing diversity in a workplace setting, the definition goes beyond race, background or culture. The aim of this module is to manage the workplace in a way that promotes diversity for the benefit of the individual and the organisation. Dimensions of Diversity Diversity is a commonly used word to describe a wide range of factors that may signal differences between others. The key areas of diversity are: Culture, race, ethnicity Culture is the distinction between nature (our biology and genetics) and nurture (our environment and surroundings that also shape our identities) Race is a classification that an individual or a particular group identifies with. Ethnicity focuses more upon a group’s connection to perceive shared past and culture. Disability There are over 18.5% of the Australian population living with a disability. A disability is defined as a partial loss of the person bodily or mental functions, total or partial loss of a part of the body, the presence I the body of organism causing disease or illness. Religious or spiritual beliefs Religion...
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