Cultural competence is a term used to describe a set of congruent behaviours that allows individuals or services to work effectively in cross-cultural settings. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) states that ‘cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures’. Educators should put prejudices aside and focus on the underlying principles of cultural competence which are; trust, respect for diversity, equity, fairness and social justice (ACECQA. 2010). Cultural competence challenges educator’s own bias and assumptions and makes them reflect their own world views. Cultural competence is about being aware of cultural differences, acknowledging and understanding them in
