Category: News and Media

Words at Work: Should we use CALD or CARM?

Inclusive language is important and ever-changing. Here, we explore the terms CARM and CALD, outlining their appropriate uses.

DCA’s events and research line-up for 2024

Here, we reflect on the year that was and share an exclusive look at what we’ve got planned for 2024.

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.

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.

Disabled voices leading the national conversation

Respected disability rights lawyer and advocate, Natalie Wade writes about her experience as Orator for the inaugural Disability Leadership Oration.

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.

Shifting the mobile middle to vote YES!

With one week to go until the Voice Referendum, the conversations we have with our friends and colleagues are more important than ever.

Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities

DCA has provided a submission on the review of the skills assessment process for workers seeking entry into Australia.

ACCC Childcare Inquiry

DCA has provided a submission on the ACCC Interim Report, based on DCA’s response to the inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care.

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.