Beware of myth-busting: how to maximise impact and address misinformation

30 Jun 2025
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Beware of myth-busting: how to maximise impact and address misinformation

June 30 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm AEST

Free - $85.00
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Myth-busting is often used in D&I practice as a way to educate and deliver concise and key messaging, but is this the best way to maximise impact and address misinformation?

 

Join DCA CEO Catherine Hunter in conversation at this event, to explore the risks of myth-busting, why it often doesn’t work and how D&I change agents and practitioners can achieve more positive impact without reinforcing divisive misinformation about D&I. We will take a diversity lens on myth-busting and focus on actions that employers can take to respond to diversity related misinformation. 

 

Our guest presenter, Gemma Pitcher (she/her) is an Associate at Common Cause Australia. She is an accomplished communications and messaging consultant and will share research insights and strategies to help navigate the pitfalls of myth-busting.

 

Following Gemma’s presentation she will be joined by guest contributors:

  • Eryn Newman (she/her), Associate Director Education (Psychology), Associate Professor in Psychology at ANU

  • Tash Freeburn (she/her), Senior Advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team

 

Accessibility
Live captions can be accessed via your smart device during the event. 
Zoom also allows you to activate closed captions live in real time on the screen.
If you need an Auslan interpreter, let us know 10 working days before the event. 
If you have any other access needs let us know by emailing events@dca.org.au.
 

This event is open to non-members as a special preview of the valuable benefits that come with DCA membership. It’s a great way to experience membership first-hand! Remember to enter the code: 40FUTURE to receive a free ticket! Please note, you will need to create a login to register for the event as a non-member.

Our speakers

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    Photo of Gemma Pitcher (she/her).
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    Gemma Pitcher (she/her)
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    Photo of Eryn Newman (she/her), Australian National University.
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    Eryn Newman (she/her)
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    Photo of Tash Freeburn (she/her).
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    Tash Freeburn (she/her)

Details

30 June 2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm AEST

Free - $85.00

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