News
More action needed on mental health at work
9 June 2011
Mental health problems and mental illness are among the greatest causes of disability, diminished quality of life, and reduced productivity. The cost on the economy and the workplace is high and much more needs to be done to address the problem. More
Removal of obligation to acknowledge traditional owners a backward step
25 May 2011
DCA believes the Victorian Government’s recent decision to remove obligations for public servants to acknowledge Aboriginal traditional landowners at public and official events, is a retrograde move and out of step with contemporary attitudes More
Do One Thing: A global campaign for diversity & inclusion
19 May 2011
Imagine an ‘Earth Day for human diversity and inclusion’, where, with focus, drive and enthusiasm each individual and organisation can engage in random acts of diversity? Join 'Do One Thing': A global campaign for diversity & inclusion. More
Budget focus on skills and participation only part of the story
12 May 2011
DCA welcomes the 2011-2012 budget’s measures to increase skills, training and participation, but believes it is only part of the story. More
Lessons for all from Australian Defence Force review
6 May 2011
DCA welcomes details of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s review into the Australian Defence Force, and notes two appointees on the review panel have a strong connection with DCA. More
Flexibility capability: Has your managerial workforce got it?
21 April 2011
If your organisation wants to generate positive business outcomes from workplace flexibility, building your managers’ work-life capability is key. DCA has partnered with AHRI to provide a program to assist managers in managing a flexible workforce. More
Social media devotees bring great benefits to workplaces of the future
7 April 2011
Although there are risks in allowing the use of social media like Facebook and Twitter in the workplace, the benefits are great if employers use sensible risk management strategies, according to DCA. More
New DCA website and members poll on social media
1 April 2011
DCA's website has been upgraded to provide members with extensive on-line resources on diversity, including a new polling capability. This is a valuable addition to the many services for members to support and enhance their diversity capabilities. More
DCA becomes signatory to UN Global Compact
25 March 2011
DCA has this week become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact - a strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. More
DCA announces new EOWA network for members
17 March 2011
Following on from the overwhelming popularity of DCA's ASX Diversity Governance Network, DCA is establishing a new Workplace Gender Equality Network to assist organisations in preparing for the proposed amendments to EOWA act. More
