Category: News and Media

DCA demystifies intersectionality with new guidelines

DCA has launched a new guide to provide clear, evidence-based advice on how to apply intersectionality in workplace diversity and inclusion.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to Deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

DCA is proud to announce that Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, will deliver the 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration.

DCA Insights: Diverse perspectives on public holidays in the workplace

As Australia Day approaches, DCA provides this blog post to highlight considerations and helpful resources – from flexible arrangements around public holidays to being mindful of cultural load that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues.

Inclusion is the productivity engine of our nation

At a time when polarised public discourse is leaving many feeling less safe and less included, workplaces cannot afford to mirror that exclusion.

Advancing linguistic human rights for Deaf and hard of hearing people

To mark International Day of Sign Languages, Expression Australia’s Sherrie Beaver unpacks this year’s theme.

Fostering inclusion in the face of the crisis in Gaza

In the face of heightened tensions within our society arising from escalating conflict in Gaza, DCA advocates for a compassionate response during these challenging times.

DCA data reveals ‘class ceiling’ in Australian workplaces

New research from DCA has spotlighted a powerful but hidden barrier holding Australians back at work: their social class.

How to create safe, respectful, and gender equal workplaces

Workplaces are more than just places where we clock in and out: they’re communities. Like any community, they thrive when people feel safe, respected and treated equally. Creating that type […]

Human Rights Week 2023: Creating safe spaces for staff in troubling times

To mark Human Rights Week 2023, DCA CEO Lisa Annese will join a panel discussion to explore what it means to create safe spaces for employees in troubling times.

Diversity Council Australia announces 2022-2023 Inclusive Employers

30 Australian employers who have been recognised as Inclusive Employers for 2022-2023 after taking part in the annual benchmarking Index.