Category: News and Media

Ten ways to leverage DCA’s D&I Calendar for strategic impact

We share ten ways you can leverage DCA’s D&I calendar, moving beyond the days and dates for strategic impact in 2024.

Lisa Annese appointed to NSW Women’s Advisory Council

Diversity Council Australia is delighted to announce our CEO Lisa Annese has been appointed to the NSW Women’s Advisory Council.

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.

“Forming a compounded whole”: Why intersectionality matters

DCA’s Senior Advocacy and Government Relations Manager, Jacqueline Braw, unpacks her understanding of intersectionality and how it relates to her own intersecting identities.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

New study finds workplace inclusion & flexibility can improve mental health

DCA has released new data from its upcoming 2023 Inclusion@Work Index to bring awareness to the impact of workplace inclusion on mental health.