News and Media Archives - Page 18 of 35 - Diversity Council Australia

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.

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 […]

Lisa Annese, a women with long, dark brown hair, a brown suit, red lipstick, smiling at the camera in front of a dark grey background

Three things DCA CEO Lisa Annese learnt at CSW68

Our CEO shares her key take aways after attending the United Nations’ 68th Commission for the Status of Women in New York as part of the Australian mission.