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Welcome to the Inclusion Hub
A Taste of Harmony has always been about bringing people together through food and culture.
The Inclusion Hub takes this a step further — offering year-round guidance to help workplaces move from celebration to lasting inclusion.
Here, you’ll find practical ideas, real-world examples, and downloadable tools to help you create a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and able to contribute.
It’s not about grand strategies — it’s about everyday actions that build belonging.
Why Inclusion Matters
Inclusion is more than acknowledging diversity — it’s about people feeling they truly belong.
When inclusion is part of your everyday culture:
Employees bring their best selves to work, without fear of judgement.
Teams become more creative — more perspectives lead to better ideas.
Engagement and productivity grow when people feel respected.
Staff stay longer and contribute more when they feel they belong.
Your business better reflects the communities and customers you serve.
Inclusion isn’t built in a day — it grows through small choices, consistent care and everyday connection.
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1. Start with stories, not strategies
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2. Names and accents matter
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3. Design meetings for multiple voices and perspectives, not just status
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4. Celebrate with intention and care
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5. Embed inclusion in everyday decisions
Six Practical Tools for Workplaces
These tools are designed for small and medium workplaces that may not have a formal DEI team but want to make inclusion part of daily operations.
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1. Inclusive Recruitment Review
A quick checklist to make job ads, imagery, and application processes more welcoming. Use clear language, show diverse teams, and share roles via multicultural networks.
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2. Welcome Buddy Program
Pair new employees with a colleague who can check in during the first month. Add cultural awareness notes to your onboarding guide and discuss preferred ways of working early.
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3. Quiet Leadership Rotation
Create opportunities for emerging or quieter staff to lead — chair a meeting, present an idea, or mentor others. Recognise teamwork and collaboration, not just self-promotion.
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4. Flexible Family & Community Support Plan
Provide small allowances for flexible hours, global family connections, or cultural leave. A private check-in during global crises can make a big difference.
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5. Community Connection Recognition
Acknowledge employees who contribute to community work or cultural leadership. Share their stories in newsletters or recognise their work in team meetings.
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6. Inclusion Check Step
Embed three reflection questions into your decision-making: Who benefits? Who might be left out? How can we make this more inclusive? Rotate an “inclusion lens” role in meetings to keep this front of mind.
Interested in learning more?
Our wonderful partner from the Islamic Museum of Australia has some terrific resources for workplaces and schools. Please visit their website here or email via contact@tasteofharmony.org.au and we'll help make an introduction.
