Register now for DCA's Inclusion at Work Week 2025: 17 to 21 November!
What is Inclusion at Work Week?
DCA’s Inclusion at Work Week (IAWW) is an annual, week-long national celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces where we invite DCA members and non-member organisations to participate and share their diversity and inclusion (D&I) journeys and progress. It’s our opportunity to pause and celebrate the incredible efforts of inclusive organisations and D&I practitioners who are helping to make workplaces across Australia safer, fairer, and more respectful so that people in all their diversity can thrive. With evidence showing how inclusion at work benefits wellbeing, innovation, and organisationsal performance, there’s every reason to celebrate.
In 2025, DCA marks its 40th anniversary and this year, IAWW will focus on the progress we’ve made and where we go next. As part of this year’s celebrations, we’re encouraging organisations to share their D&I progress and achievements and what’s next on their D&I journey.
Last year, nearly three times as many non-member organisations participated in IAWW compared to the year before. With 2025 being an important year for D&I action, we aim to reach more workplaces than ever before. Together, we will share the undeniable benefits of D&I to employees, business culture, and operations – as well as society more broadly.
We’ve curated a calendar packed with opportunities during the week to help you and your organisation champion inclusion at work. Explore the many ways you can participate below, and sign up to get your Inclusion at Work Week member resources!
How to get involved in Inclusion at Work Week!
- Register for IAWW to receive resources and information to support your celebrations and communications.
- Sign up for our D&I Insights event on how workplace inclusion can combat loneliness.
- Take part in one of the education sessions in this year’s program, and explore new DCA resources to advance inclusion in your workplace.
- Communicate internally on why diversity and inclusion matter to you and your business, and what you’re doing to enhance D&I further.
- Share your organisation’s inclusion journey and proudest moments, as well as your goals for the future, on social media.
Inclusion at Work Week activities calendar
- Monday 17 November
Announcement of DCA's Inclusive Employers!
Help us celebrate the list of 2025-2026 Inclusive Employers!
Launch: 2025-2026 Case for Inclusion@Work
This practical resource draws on findings from the yet-to-be-released 2025-2026 Inclusion@Work Index to support you in making the case for inclusion at your workplace.
Loneliness: how workplaces can help reduce isolation and increase connection
- Tuesday 18 November
D&I Fundamentals
Knowledge Program | Online | 10:00 – 11:30am AEDT
DCA is offering individuals the chance to attend Knowledge Programs usually reserved for group bookings only. D&I Fundamentals explains diversity and inclusion and their importance in the workplace by exploring diversity dimensions, core concepts, and inclusion literacy.
- Wednesday 19 November
Our Watch and DCA Partnership Program
Online | 12:30 – 2:00pm AEDT
This training program, in partnership with Our Watch, will explore the prevention of gendered violence in the workplace, with a focus on sexual harassment.
Launch: Linguistic Inclusion at Work
DCA will be launching a new, practical Member-only resource, the Linguistic Inclusion at Work guide, to support managers and supervisors in recognising and avoiding linguistic bias.
Sign up for our newsletter Inclusion Matters to be notified when the guide is released.
- Thursday 20 November
Inclusive Leadership
Knowledge Program | Online | 2:00 – 3:30pm AEDT
DCA is offering individuals the chance to attend Knowledge Programs usually reserved for group bookings only. This program will outline DCA’s Inclusive Leadership model, explore what it means to be an inclusive leader, and discuss how to apply inclusive leadership values in your workplace.
- Friday 21 November
Launch: D&I Days and Dates Calendar
The much-awaited 2026 D&I Calendar will be published on Friday 21 November. Download it, save it to your favourites bar, print it out, or share it with your team. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter to be notified.
Knowledge Program Giveaway winner announced!
We will announce the winner of the Member-only Knowledge Program Giveaway – make sure to sign up for Inclusion at Work Week to enter the competition!
Join the digital campaign!
Use the hashtags:
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
Tag DCA on socials:
LinkedIn: @Diversity-Council-Australia-Ltd
Instagram: @DivCouncilAus
Facebook: @DivCouncilAus
Sign up to take part in Inclusion at Work Week!
Sign up to take part in Inclusion at Work Week by completing the form below. The member-only resources include IAWW logos, social media assets, and meeting backgrounds as well as internal and external communications templates. Non-members are also welcome to register but will not have access to member-only resources.
DCA member organisations who sign up will also enter the competition win a free virtual D&I Fundamentals Knowledge Program (read terms and conditions below).
Knowledge Program Giveaway!
This year we are excited to give away a free virtual Knowledge Program, D&I Fundamentals, to a participating DCA member organisation. All you have to do to enter the competition is register to take part in Inclusion at Work Week by Friday 14 November 2025!
Terms and Conditions for the Diversity Council Australia Knowledge Program Giveaway
1. Eligibility
1.1. The giveaway is open only to employees of organisations that are current members of Diversity Council Australia (DCA) as of the giveaway start date.
1.2. Employees must be aged 18 or older at the time of entry.
1.3. If multiple employees from the same organisation sign up, this will be considered a single entry for that organisation.
2. Entry Period
2.1. The giveaway commences at 10:00 am AEDT on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, and closes at 5:00 pm AEDT on Friday, 14 November 2025.
2.2. Entries received outside of this period will not be considered.
3. How to Enter
3.1. Employees of DCA member organisations automatically enter the giveaway by signing up for Inclusion at Work Week.
3.2. No purchase is necessary to enter this competition.
4. Prize
4.1. DCA will deliver one free, virtual session of the D&I Fundamentals Knowledge Program to the winning organisation.
4.2. The program will be delivered by 30 April 2026 at a mutually agreed time.
4.3. The prize is valued at AUD 2500 and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other alternative.
4.4. The maximum number of attendees for the Knowledge Program from the winning organisation is 30 attendees.
4.5. The prize must be accepted as awarded, and no substitution will be permitted except as agreed by DCA in its sole discretion.
5. Winner Selection
5.1. The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
5.2. The draw will take place between 17 and 21 November 2025. The decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to the validity of the decision.
5.3. The winner will be notified by email using the contact details provided during the Inclusion at Work Week sign-up.
6. Announcement
6.1. The name of the winning organisation will be publicly announced on Friday, 21 November 2025, through DCA’s official online communications.
7. General Conditions
7.1. By participating in this giveaway, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
7.2. DCA reserves the right to disqualify any entrant if it has reasonable grounds to believe the entrant has breached any of these terms and conditions.
7.3. DCA reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the giveaway at any time without prior notice.
7.4. The winner’s acceptance of the prize is conditional on the organisation complying with any reasonable requirements set by DCA.
7.5. DCA is not responsible for any technical errors or issues that may arise during the entry process.
8. Privacy
8.1. Any personal information collected as part of this giveaway will be used in accordance with DCA’s Privacy Policy, available on the DCA website.
8.2. The winning organisation’s name will be publicly announced, and by entering the giveaway, entrants consent to this disclosure.
9. Liability
9.1. To the extent permitted by law, DCA, its agents, affiliates, and employees will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or any prize awarded.
10. Governing Law
10.1. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.