Category: News and Media

Empowering workplaces to address Family and Domestic Violence

DCA CEO Lisa Annese has penned a blog piece on last week’s Case Study Conversation event on Family and Domestic Violence.

Submission to Draft National Autism Strategy

Read DCA’s submission on the government’s Draft National Autism Strategy, which commends its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Autistic people across the country.

Now More Than Ever

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

Inquiry into the Issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause

Read DCA’s submission on the Australian government’s Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

Federal Budget: Progress for women, but significant gaps remain

DCA welcomes the Albanese government’s focus on improving outcomes for women but notes significant gaps in policy and funding remain.

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.