1 I am aware that there are differences and similarities among cultures in terms of their 1.1 Language 1.2 Clothing 1.3 Food or dietary preferences 1.4 Celebrations 1.5 Artistic expression 1.6 Behavioural rules regarding taboos (undesirable behaviours) 1.7 Rules for expressing non-verbal behaviours 1.8 Sense of humour 1.9 Religious beliefs 1.10 Social norms 1.11 Cultural values 2 I am aware of cultural diversity in Australia in terms of 2.1 The history of cultural diversity in Australia 2.2 The extent of cultural diversity in Australia 2.3 The cultural diversity of people living in Australia 2.4 The trend of immigration to Australia 2.5 The experience of people in intercultural interactions in Australia 2.6 The challenges faced by people in intercultural interactions in Australia 3 I am willing to continuously learn about diverse cultures through my approach to 3.1 Read cultural material from different sources (e.g. books, internet, magazines) 3.2 Attend cultural competency training programs 3.3 Watch movies from other cultures 3.4 Observe people from diverse cultural backgrounds on social media 3.5 Interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds 3.6 Get involved in activities with people from diverse cultural backgrounds 3.7 Work in a multicultural workplace 3.8 Ask people about their cultures 3.9 Listen to music from other cultures 3.10 Attend multicultural events (e.g. festivals) 4 I am interested in cultural diversity because it allows me to 4.1 Meet people from diverse cultural backgrounds 4.2 Learn different ways of looking at things 4.3 Acquire new experiences 4.4 Try a wider variety of ethnic foods 4.5 Enjoy a wider variety of music 4.6 Acquire a broader range of skills 4.7 Make my personal network (e.g. friends) culturally more diverse 4.8 Make my professional network (e.g. customers) culturally more diverse 4.9 Enrich my own culture with new experiences 4.10 Build a positive attitude toward people from diverse cultural backgrounds 4.11 Grow as a person 5 I am able to process my knowledge about diverse cultures through my approach to 5.1 See things from their point of view 5.2 See the world from their eyes 5.3 Employ different cultural frames of reference 5.4 See various sides of a multicultural issue by an unbiased mindset 5.5 Assess the cultural knowledge I acquire from different sources in an unbiased manner 5.6 Update my existing cultural knowledge by combining it with the new cultural knowledge I acquire 5.7 Apply my cultural knowledge into the way I think 5.8 Apply my cultural knowledge into the way I behave 5.9 Continuously monitor my thinking based on my cultural knowledge 5.10 Continuously monitor my behaviour based on my cultural knowledge 6 I am willing to accept cultural diversity in terms of how people in other cultures 6.1 Are different from me 6.2 Do not physically look like me 6.3 Speak with an accent different from me 6.4 Do not dress like me 6.5 Have food habits different from me 6.6 Have hobbies different from me 6.7 Do not behave like me 6.8 Have different cultural perspectives than my own 6.9 Have underlying social norms different from me 6.10 Have underlying cultural values different from me 6.11 Have beliefs different from me 6.12 Work differently compared to me 7 I am able to adjust my behaviour when interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as 7.1 Shift my behaviours in a manner which is appropriate in a multicultural context (e.g. demonstrate flexibility) 7.2 Alter my behavioural habits that may offend them 7.3 Respect diverse cultural practices (e.g. consider dietary restrictions, celebrate cultural festivals) 7.4 Respect diverse cultural norms 7.5 Not acting rude in situations when I do not understand the other person 7.6 Not acting rude if the other person does not understand me 7.7 Seek help from a person who is aware of the other culture if there is a miscommunication 7.8 Deal effectively with cultural misunderstandings 8 I am willing to put extra effort to adjust my behaviour when interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as 8.1 Alter certain aspects of doing things as per my culture 8.2 Include certain interesting elements from other cultures into my behaviour 8.3 Ask for feedback from others on how I can be corrected if I am wrong 8.4 Make everyone, regardless of their culture, feel included 8.5 Demonstrate my objection to cultural discrimination 9 I am able to communicate effectively when interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, such as 9.1 Speak very clearly 9.2 Avoid unnecessary words 9.3 Use a clear accent 9.4 Change my speaking speed in order to be understood 9.5 Choose my words carefully as not to hurt others 9.6 Change my language that may be considered offensive 9.7 Adjust my body language as not to offend others 9.8 Make the effort to listen carefully 9.9 Repeat sentences again if the other person does not understand me 10 When it comes to communication with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, I am confident enough to 10.1 Approach them in a friendly manner 10.2 Initiate conversations with them 10.3 Develop in-depth communications 10.4 Maintain a satisfying level of communication 10.5 Find mutual interest between myself and them 10.6 Work successfully with them 10.7 Easily communicate with them in English 11 When it comes to communication with people from diverse cultural backgrounds 11.1 I am comfortable to have close face-to-face communication with them 11.2 I am comfortable to have close online communication with them 11.3 I am comfortable to be friends with them 11.4 I am comfortable to keep them in my network 11.5 I am comfortable to work in a multicultural organisation 11.6 I am comfortable to work in multicultural teams 11.7 I think I am starting from scratch 11.8 Having less familiar things to refer to makes it uncomfortable to communicate with them 11.9 Having less similar experiences makes it uncomfortable to communicate with them 11.10 Misunderstandings make it uncomfortable to communicate with them 12 To what extent do you interact with the following people whose cultural background is different from your own? 12.1 Work colleagues in your organisation 12.2 Work colleagues in other organisations 12.3 Customers / Clients 12.4 Others outside the workplace 13 The members of the organisation I am working for are very different from each other in terms of 13.1 Race or ethnicity 13.2 Nationality 13.3 Customs or culture 13.4 Language 13.5 Religious beliefs 14 The members of the work unit I am working in are very different from each other in terms of 14.1 Race or ethnicity 14.2 Nationality 14.3 Customs or culture 14.4 Language 14.5 Religious beliefs 15 The organisation I am working for serves customers or clients who are very different from each other in terms of 15.1 Race or ethnicity 15.2 Nationality 15.3 Customs or culture 15.4 Language 15.5 Religious beliefs 16 Which of the following sectors do you currently work in? 17 Which industry division best describes where you are employed? 17.1 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 17.2 Mining 17.3 Manufacturing 17.4 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 17.5 Construction 17.6 Wholesale Trade 17.7 Retail Trade 17.8 Accommodation and Food Services 17.9 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 17.10 Information Media and Telecommunications 17.11 Financial and Insurance Services 17.12 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 17.13 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 17.14 Administrative and Support Services 17.15 Public Administration and Safety 17.16 Education and Training 17.17 Health Care and Social Assistance 18 Which major group best describes your occupation? 18.1 Managers 18.2 Professionals 18.3 Technicians and Trades Workers 18.4 Community and Personal Service Workers 18.5 Clerical and Administrative Workers 18.6 Sales Workers 18.7 Machinery Operators and Drivers 18.8 Labourers 18.1.1 Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators 18.1.2 Farmers and Farm Managers 18.1.3 Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers 18.1.4 Arts, Media and Recreation Managers 18.1.5 Construction, Distribution and Production Managers 18.1.6 Health Professionals 18.1.7 Education Professionals 18.1.8 ICT Professionals 18.1.9 Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals 18.1.10 Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals 18.1.11 Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals 18.1.12 Office Managers and Program Administrators 18.1.13 Personal Assistants and Secretaries 18.1.14 General Clerical Workers 18.1.15 Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists 18.1.16 Sales Assistants and Salespersons 18.1.17 Machine Operators and Drivers 18.1.18 Construction and Mining Labourers 18.1.19 Factory Process Workers 19 How long have you been in the workforce? 20 How long have you been working in your current organisation? 21 What is the highest educational level you have completed? 22 Please select your gender 23 Please select your age range 24 Please select your country of birth 25 Please select your ancestry 26 Which State or Territory do you live in within Australia? 27 How long have you lived in Australia? 28 How long have you lived outside your country of birth?