Category: News and Media

Federal Budget: Progress for women, but significant gaps remain

DCA welcomes the Albanese government’s focus on improving outcomes for women but notes significant gaps in policy and funding remain.

Becoming a better ally for inclusion

There are many occasions on which we are called upon to be an ally. Here, Castle Personnel’s Brad Webb discusses what true allyship means.

Contribute to DCA’s groundbreaking research on social class

DCA is conducting new research on social class inclusion and is inviting workers across Australia to take part in a survey to support this important work.

Despite it all, we’re still committed to diversity in Australia

Despite backlash against workplace diversity practices, Australian organisations remain committed to fostering inclusion at work.

Inquiry into the Issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause

Read DCA’s submission on the Australian government’s Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

Final address as DCA Chair – Ming Long AM

In her final address as DCA Chair, Ming Long AM gives an impassioned case for the importance of diversity and inclusion.

International Women in Engineering Day: Equity on-site and at-desk

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, DCA’s Shalani Tharumanathan unpacks the obstacles to gender equality and offers solutions.

Respecting First Nations knowledge in business

Dr Terri Janke unpacks the essential concepts behind understanding and recognising First Nations cultural and intellectual property.

What do bathrooms have to do with inclusion?

Toilets might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to workplace inclusion, but accessible and inclusive bathrooms are crucial to the health and wellbeing of employees.

Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective

Despite the benefits, many fathers are still not taking extended parental leave. Here, DCA member Emily Smeed shares her family’s choices and experience with parental leave.