Category: News and Media

4 in 10 Australian workers silent about mental health

Four out of every ten Australian workers who reported poor mental health in the past year didn’t talk about it at work.

Mythbusting Accessibility

For this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Dr Manisha Amin addresses some common misconceptions about accessibility in the workplace.

Businesses’ role in addressing domestic abuse

Jess Hill will address business leaders about their role in addressing the complex issue of domestic abuse at DCA’s Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Diversity & Inclusion.  

National Reconciliation Week – What it means to me

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated on 27 May to 3 June and this year’s theme is “Be Brave. Make Change”.

Diversity Council Australia Welcomes Directors to its Board

DCA has welcomed new members of the council’s Board of Directors to help guide its work in diversity and inclusion.

Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

Study shows mental health in workplaces is a tale of two halves: senior executives are finding ways to cope, while those in entry levels are struggling.

Why businesses are a refuge for asylum seekers and refugees

As we stop and reflect this World Refugee Day it is important to consider the role of the corporate sector in creating inclusive opportunities for welcoming and settling refugees. 

The gender pay gap nears $1 billion per week

The latest edition of She’s Price(d)less shows that the national pay gap is estimated at $966m per week or $51.8b per year.

Addressing Paid Parental Leave

Engaging women in paid work at the same rate as men would increase household incomes and support economic growth.

Supporting employees with long COVID to return to work

Getting infected with COVID-19 can cause some people to experience health problems that won’t go away. This blog outlines some of the challenges faced by employees returning to work.