Having a mix of older and younger workers can be a real advantage for businesses. Age-diverse teams bring a range of life experiences and perspectives, which can enhance problem-solving and innovation. It’s crucial that employers foster age-inclusive workplaces where skills and competence are valued over age or career stage.

At DCA’s next D&I Insights event, we’ll hear from Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, and Sarah McCann-Bartlett, CEO of the Australian HR Institute, as they discuss the 2025 report ‘Older and Younger Workers: What Do Employers Think?’ by the Australian HR Institute, and Australian Human Rights Commission.

The report offers a snapshot of how older and younger workers are perceived, supported, and included in Australian workplaces, providing valuable insights into the employment climate for both groups.

Join DCA CEO Catherine Hunter and this guest speakers lineup to explore evidence-based strategies and practical takeaways across recruitment, lifelong learning and training, health and wellbeing, and workplace inclusion, designed to address bias at both ends of the age spectrum.

Guest speakers:

• Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission

• Sarah McCann-Bartlett, CEO of the Australian HR Institute

Accessibility:
Live captions will be available via your smartphone, tablet, or computer during the event.
Zoom also allows you to activate closed captions live in real time on the screen. 
If you need an Auslan interpreter, please let us know 10 working days before the event.
If you have any other access needs, let us know by emailing events@dca.org.au

Please note that registrations open approximately four weeks before the event. Until then, we suggest you add the time and date in your calendar as a placeholder. 
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