Category: News and Media

A Farewell to Lisa Annese: Celebrating her legacy at DCA

DCA’s Board extends its gratitude to Lisa Annese as she concludes her tenure as CEO with a special farewell message.

Call for nominations: DCA Board of Directors 2025

DCA’s next Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 June 2025 when new board positions will become available.  DCA Board nominations for these opened on 26 March 2025 and […]

“It’s not about box ticking”: Abbey Wright on business’ role in genuine reconciliation and truth-telling

AIGI’s Abbey Wright calls on organisations to listen, act boldly, and stand alongside First Nations communities not as saviours, but as true allies.

New law passed on gender equality targets for workplaces

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) welcomes the introduction of new gender equality laws that will accelerate progress towards fairer and more inclusive workplaces across the country. Large employers, with 500 or […]

More than getting girls into science: The lifecycle approach to gender equity in STEM

To mark International Day of Women & Girls in Science, SAGE’s Dr Janin Bredehoeft outlines an evidence-led approach to gender equity in STEM.

Confronting the backlash against diversity and inclusion

In this opinion piece, former DCA CEO Lisa Annese unpacks what’s behind the backlash against D&I and how we can combat this rising sentiment.

DCA urges ASX to maintain focus on board diversity

Despite evolving perspectives on diversity and inclusion, maintaining transparency around diversity targets remains a strategic and practical imperative.

Breaking barriers for all women and girls this International Women’s Day: Think intersectionality!

As we mark IWD, we’re also celebrating International Women of Colour Day by shining a spotlight on the groundbreaking RISE Project.

DCA at the UN: Advancing gender equality on the global stage

DCA is proud to be part of an Australian delegation heading to the United Nations for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women  (CSW69), taking place […]

National Carer Strategy

Read DCA’s comment on a discussion paper about the National Carer Strategy released by the Department of Social Services earlier this year.