Age continues to shape working lives, influencing who is hired, supported, and valued. Assumptions about being “too early” or “past prime” affect career opportunities and participation over time.

A new report to be released by DCA and the Australian Human Rights Commission, based on the 2025–2026 Inclusion@Work Index, highlights how age impacts workplace inclusion. Findings from the report explore how age:

• shapes discrimination and harassment experiences

• impacts access to career development opportunities

• intersects with other diversity dimensions.

Join DCA’s CEO Catherine Hunter (she/her) and the Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM (he/him), at the launch of the report, delivered by Head of Research at DCA, Dr Rose D’Almada-Remedios (she/her).

We will also hear from Aware Super who will speak about their work with employers on supporting older works, improving retirement inequity and gendered ageism. 

Who should attend: Chief People Officers and HR Directors; D&I and HR managers and practitioners, Employee Resource Groups and D&I Champions; people leaders; and any colleagues/team members in your organisation wanting to build their D&I knowledge.

Accessibility

Live captions are available on your smart device during the event.

If you need an Auslan interpreter, please let us know at least 10 working days before the event.

If you have any other access needs, email us at events@dca.org.au.