Category: News and Media

Supporting women to achieve VET-based careers

DCA participated in a consultation and submitted a written submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on addressing barriers for women in vocational education and training (VET) pathways.

DCA Insights: Diverse perspectives on public holidays in the workplace

As Australia Day approaches, DCA provides this blog post to highlight considerations and helpful resources – from flexible arrangements around public holidays to being mindful of cultural load that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues.

Post-referendum, what do we do moving forward?

Now is the time to redouble our efforts and reflect on the learnings we can take from the Voice Referendum.

DCA reveals Expert Panel to address barriers for CARM women in leadership

An expert panel will guide the four-year RISE project on CARM women in leadership being run by DCA.

Combatting ageism and embracing the ‘5-Generation’ workforce

In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM has written an opinion piece on how organisations can combat ageism in the workplace.

Arup & UTS join RISE project pilot

Arup and UTS are two of the organisations participating in the pilot of the RISE project with the aim to support culturally and racially marginalised women to reach leadership positions.

Perspectives From a Migrant and a First Nations Woman Voting ‘Yes’

DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Simone Empacher Earl give their perspectives on the Voice Referendum as migrant and First Nations women.

New research debunks “lazy” flex worker myth

New research from DCA has shown flex workers are just as hard-working, committed, and innovative as full-time, in-office workers.

Inclusive Employer Case Study: City of Sydney

City of Sydney share insights from their diversity and inclusion journey in this case study focused on their recognition as an Inclusive Employer.

Statement on the Voice Referendum: A time to pause and reflect

While the result is not what we had hoped for, this is a time to take a moment to pause and reflect.