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In this section you will find information on social class, why employers should consider class as a diversity dimension, and how organisations can build class literacy and challenge classism at work.
DCA’s upcoming Class Inclusion at Work report (to be released October 2025) will share an organisational framework to support class inclusion in Australian workplaces.
Overview
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The case for action
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Leading practice
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Latest Articles - Class
Breaking the class ceiling: why social class is a D&I issue
In a country that prides itself on ‘the fair go’, why do so many workers still feel held back by their class background?
DCA data reveals ‘class ceiling’ in Australian workplaces
New research from DCA has spotlighted a powerful but hidden barrier holding Australians back at work: their social class.
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.
Land of the ‘fair go’?
How can we create policies and systems to remove some of the barriers to opportunity that stand in the way of people from a lower class.