Category: News and Media

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Career Trajectories in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

New research from Diversity Atlas delves into the career paths of DEI experts, exploring the reasons behind short tenures and DEI burnout.

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.

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.

Arup & UTS join RISE project pilot

Arup and UTS are two of the organisations participating in the pilot of the RISE project with the aim to support culturally and racially marginalised women to reach leadership positions.

Combatting ageism and embracing the ‘5-Generation’ workforce

In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM has written an opinion piece on how organisations can combat ageism in the workplace.