Language Matters: CALD vs CARM

culturally responsive practice
2026

MYAN conducted a national youth survey in 2025 and disseminated a discussion paper, inviting feedback from stakeholders. The two terms CALD and CARM are most commonly used in public policy development and advocacy, with CALD being the long-established term and CARM emerging as a contender.

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