As DCA marks its 40th year, we remain focused on dismantling systemic barriers to inclusion.
We’re delighted that DCA’s Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, will deliver this year’s Oration, sharing reflections from her first year in Office, including meeting, listening and learning from people in communities across Australia.
Following the oration keynote address will be a moderated discussion with our special guest panel. Our stellar speakers are:
Gwladys Ngo Tedga (she/her)
Partner, Ashurst Risk Advisory
Doug Taylor (he/him)
CEO, The Smith Family
Travis Lovett (he/him)
Former Deputy Chairperson and Commissioner, Yoorrook Justice Commission
Farhana Laffernis (she/her)
Research Manager, Diversity Council Australia
We invite you to join us for this significant event to celebrate diversity and inclusion at work.
The venue is wheelchair accessible and features all gender bathrooms. There will be an interpreter on stage and guests can also access live captions via their smart device.
Please note, you will need a DCA login to purchase tickets for the event.
Date: Friday 22 August 2025
Time 11:30am – 2:30pm AEST
Venue: Zinc at Fed Square, Corner Princes Walk and Russell Street Ext, Melbourne
Format: networking and canapés on arrival, a two-course sit down lunch served during the keynote speech by Her Excellency, followed by a moderated panel discussion
Cost for DCA member organisations:
- $220 per ticket or
- $2,100 table for 10 guests
Cost for non-nember organisations:
- $270 per ticket or
- $2,600 table for 10 guests