Category: Blogs

Advancing linguistic human rights for Deaf and hard of hearing people

To mark International Day of Sign Languages, Expression Australia’s Sherrie Beaver unpacks this year’s theme.

The diversity of LGBTQ+ families and parental leave

For LGBTQ+ parents and carers, the journey to parenthood is as diverse as the community itself, and parental leave needs are just as unique.

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.

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.

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.

What do bathrooms have to do with inclusion?

Toilets might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to workplace inclusion, but accessible and inclusive bathrooms are crucial to the health and wellbeing of employees.

Respecting First Nations knowledge in business

Dr Terri Janke unpacks the essential concepts behind understanding and recognising First Nations cultural and intellectual property.

International Women in Engineering Day: Equity on-site and at-desk

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, DCA’s Shalani Tharumanathan unpacks the obstacles to gender equality and offers solutions.