Category: News and Media

International Day for People of African Descent: Progress, challenges, and the way forward

As the Decade for People of African Descent draws to an end, DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis share their thoughts.

Lisa Annese to step down as CEO of Diversity Council Australia

It is with both sadness and immense gratitude that we announce the departure of Lisa Annese as CEO of Diversity Council Australia (DCA), effective 20 December 2024.

DCA calls for inclusion of LGBTIQ+ data in 2026 Census, highlighting workplace and community concerns

DCA calls on the federal government to reconsider its decision to exclude questions on LGBTIQ+ people in the 2026 census.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: building awareness, accessibility, and inclusion for all

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower’s Justin Bruce shares insights on building understanding and providing support for people with non-apparent disabilities.

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.

Contribute to DCA’s groundbreaking research on social class

DCA is conducting new research on social class inclusion and is inviting workers across Australia to take part in a survey to support this important work.

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 […]

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.

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.