Summary

There are many ways in which multicultural young people participate in Australian cultural life. The cultural participation domain seeks to describe these different forms and spaces of participation, and the diverse cultural practices which help young people to build and inhabit their worlds. These cultural activities can range from participation in the arts, through digital media, in the home, in public spaces and community facilities, as well as in commercial venues. The capacity to participate in different aspects of cultural life can be an important contributor to belonging and cultural citizenship.

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• Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia, Supporting Young People and Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds (CLDB): Youth and Children Policy Statement 2007, Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, 2007. Also available at http://www.fecca.org.au/images/stories/pdfs/policies_2007013.pdf. Details