Teachers must confront the biases that influence their value systems by examining their attitudes and beliefs toward cultural diversity (Villegas and Lucas, 2002) , to gain the respect and trust of students. Although the Australian Curriculum (AC) recognizes diversity and equality in schools, teachers need to design strategies on how to include these expectations in the curriculum. It's important that diversity education doesn't just focus on the "colorful" aspects of culture – food, fashion, flags, as Marika did – at the expense of understanding where people come from. different and common beliefs and how they shape people. This approach risks overemphasizing difference and reinforcing stereotypes (difference differently). It is important to integrate diversity-related content into the curriculum and complement diversity-related events, such as Harmony Day assemblies, with classroom learning that explores diversity in more depth; investigate diverse cultural beliefs and perspectives and their implications for all Australians. The more students experience familiar teaching practices and are allowed to think differently, the higher the student's sense of inclusion and likelihood of success. Sam's strategy of consulting with students and families about the current curriculum (what students will learn) enhances inclusive practices where students and families feel valued and likely to engage in learning. Blaise & Nuttal, 2011, p.88). Failure to provide an engaging curriculum that meets students' interests and needs will result in low performance, distracting behaviors, and high rates of absenteeism (Brady & Kennedy, (2007, p. 7). Instructional Strategies in response to