Diversity Council Australia

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Mental health is a workplace issue

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK Day, DCA is highlighting the positive impact inclusion has on employee mental health.

DCA urges full LGBTIQ+ inclusion in 2026 Census

DCA joins Equality Australia and others calling on the government to reconsider excluding trans and gender-diverse people from the 2026 census

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Navigating the Right to Disconnect

The Right to Disconnect is an opportunity for workplaces to enact change that protects employee wellbeing in an increasingly connected world.

DCA calls for inclusion of LGBTIQ+ data in 2026 Census, highlighting workplace and community concerns

DCA calls on the federal government to reconsider its decision to exclude questions on LGBTIQ+ people in the 2026 census.

International Day for People of African Descent: Progress, challenges, and the way forward

As the Decade for People of African Descent draws to an end, DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis share their thoughts.

Wear it Purple Day affirms my workplace’s commitment to my safety and comfort at work

Wear it Purple Day 2024 is fast approaching, and having just concluded my first year as a professional diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practitioner my view on the importance of […]

The impact and responsibility of effective allyship

Marni Panas, Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, shares a personal perspective on the importance of effective allyship.

Contribute to DCA’s groundbreaking research on social class

DCA is conducting new research on social class inclusion and is inviting workers across Australia to take part in a survey to support this important work.

Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective

Despite the benefits, many fathers are still not taking extended parental leave. Here, DCA member Emily Smeed shares her family’s choices and experience with parental leave.

Disability Data at Work. How can organisations can capture disability data safely and respectfully. DCA and Disability Network Australia. Inclusion@Work Index

New report offers keys to disability inclusion at work

The Disability Data at Work report highlights the critical role of capturing disability data in cultivating inclusive workplaces where all employees can thrive.