Category: Blogs

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: building awareness, accessibility, and inclusion for all

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower’s Justin Bruce shares insights on building understanding and providing support for people with non-apparent disabilities.

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.

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.

Now More Than Ever

Professor Nareen Young on why Laura Tingle’s comment about racism in Australia matters, now more than ever.

Why do we need Pride Month?

ACON’s Nicki Elkin unpacks just a few of the myriad reasons why workplaces should get involved this Pride Month.

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.

Respecting First Nations knowledge in business

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

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.

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.

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 […]