Category: News and Media

Five prominent Australian organisations to join the RISE Project

Five major organisations have joined phase 1 of the RISE project, a groundbreaking program designed to help break barriers for CARM women at work.

Response to Establishing a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence

DCA provided a submission to the Department of Social Services on establishing a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence.

Human Rights Week 2023: Creating safe spaces for staff in troubling times

To mark Human Rights Week 2023, DCA CEO Lisa Annese will join a panel discussion to explore what it means to create safe spaces for employees in troubling times.

Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2023

This is DCA’s second submission supporting amendments to paid parental leave to ensure that Australia can offer government funded parental leave that is flexible, gender-neutral and promotes shared-care arrangements between parents.

Fostering inclusion in the face of the crisis in Gaza

In the face of heightened tensions within our society arising from escalating conflict in Gaza, DCA advocates for a compassionate response during these challenging times.

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’s end of year office closure

As usual, DCA office’s will close for the end of year break. See our office closing days.

DCA celebrates Inclusion at Work Week 2023

DCA Kicks off Inclusion at Work Week by sharing some exclusive data that shows the real-life benefits of inclusion.

DCA Oration to tackle corporate role in Voice debate

As Australians prepare to cast their votes, Diversity Council Australia will host an important discussion of the implications surrounding the Voice Referendum at our fifth Anna McPhee Memorial Oration.

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.