What is Inclusion at Work Week?
DCA’s Inclusion at Work Week (IAWW) is a nation-wide celebration of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in Australian workplaces. Each year, we invite DCA members and non-member organisations to participate and share their 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 organisational performance, there’s every reason to celebrate.
In 2026, IAWW will take place from Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November. As part of this year’s celebrations, we’re encouraging organisations to share the work they are doing to make their workplaces more inclusive and what’s next on their D&I journey.
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. Registration is open to both DCA members and non-members.
- Sign up for the launch of our new toolkit – Inclusion at Every Employee Lifecycle
- Take part in one of the education sessions in this year’s program.
- Communicate internally on why diversity and inclusion matter to you and your business, and what you’re doing to enhance D&I further. DCA members have access to a participation kit with templates and suggestions on how to engage your internal teams when you sign up for IAWW.
- Everyone is invited to share your organisation’s inclusion journey and proudest moments, as well as your goals for the future, on social media.
Registration is open to both DCA members and non-members.
Once you register for IAWW, DCA members will receive a participation kit with templates and suggestions on how to engage your internal team and promote externally.
Both members and non-members are welcome to participate in the IAWW social media campaign.
Inclusion at Work Week activities calendar
A number of events are taking place during IAWW. DCA members can access our new research and resources at no cost and attend one of our Open Knowledge Programs at a discounted rate.
Non-members are welcome to attend any of the IAWW Open Knowledge Programs at the cost listed below.
Monday 16 November
Announcement of DCA's Inclusive Employers!
Help us celebrate the list of 2026-2027 Inclusive Employers!
These organisations have been assessed using Inclusive Employer Index data, demonstrating a higher level of inclusivity and dedication to D&I compared to the average Australian workforce.
Open Knowledge Program: Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals
2:00PM – 3.30PM AEDT
This fundamentals program explains diversity and inclusion, their importance in the workplace and introduces key D&I concepts such as equality and equity, intersectionality and unconscious bias. It unpacks the diversity dimensions and how they can influence workplace D&I change and explore ways to build more inclusive teams within your organisation.
DCA members: $59
Non-members: $99
Non-members please email workshops@dca.org.au to enquire about registering for this program.
Tuesday 17 November
Launch of DCA’s Inclusion at Every Employee Lifecycle Toolkit
2:30PM – 3:30PM AEDT
We are launching a new toolkit providing organisations with guidance on how to make key employee lifecycle points inclusive. Join us for our launch webinar for key takeaways from the research and practical tips on how to best utilise these tools.
This event is only open to DCA members.
Not a member? Learn about the benefits to DCA membership and join today!
Wednesday 18 November
Open Knowledge Program: Countering Unconscious Bias at Work
11:00AM – 12.30PM AEDT
Join DCA’s most popular knowledge program in 2026!
DCA is offering individuals the chance to attend Knowledge Programs usually reserved for group bookings only. Countering Unconscious Bias at Work explores unconscious bias and its impact on behaviour, discusses types of biases and biased preferences, and highlights strategies to disrupt unconscious bias and assumptions at work.
DCA members: $59
Non-members: $99
Non-members please email workshops@dca.org.au to enquire about registering for this program.
Thursday 19 November
Updated release: Multifaith Inclusion at Work Guide
We will be releasing an updated Member-only resource, Creating Multifaith Inclusive Workplaces. The updated practice guide includes seven levers for organisations to proactively embed faith inclusion at work, and guidance to help workplaces balance issues where faith beliefs conflict with inclusion for other employees.
Visit our research page after 9AM AEDT on 19 November to access the research.
Open Knowledge Program: Leading with Cultural Intelligence
1:30PM – 3:30PM AEDT
This program looks to build cultural intelligence leadership capabilities, highlight ways in which leaders can put cultural intelligence into action across their teams and organisation, and discusses how leaders can support multifaith inclusion through reasonable adjustments.
DCA members: $99
Non-members: $169
Non-members please email workshops@dca.org.au to enquire about registering for this program.
Friday 20 November
Launch: D&I Days and Dates Calendar
The much-awaited 2027 D&I Calendar will be published on Friday 20 November. Download it, save it to your favourites bar, print it out, or share it with your team.
Open Knowledge Program: Leading Through Inclusion: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment
11:00AM – 1:00PM AEDT
Marking the beginning of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence on 25 November, DCA is offering our new Leading Through Inclusion: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment Program during Inclusion at Work Week.
This program will outline what sexual harassment in the workplace is, present the key legal and organisational responsibilities that workplaces and leaders must prevent and address sexual harassment, outline how you as a leader can prevent and respond to workplace incidents and explore how fostering inclusive workplace behaviours can help create environments where sexual harassment is less likely to occur.
DCA members: $99
Non-members: $169
Non-members please email workshops@dca.org.au to enquire about registering for this program.
Knowledge Program Giveaway winner announced!
We will announce the DCA member winner of the virtual, 90-minute 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 hashtag:
#InclusionAtWorkWeek
Tag DCA on socials:
LinkedIn: @Diversity-Council-Australia-Ltd
Instagram: @DivCouncilAus
Facebook: @DivCouncilAus
Sign up to participate in Inclusion at Work Week 2026!
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 13 November 2026!
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, 29 September 2026, and closes at 5:00 pm AEDT on Friday, 13 November 2026.
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 2027 at a mutually agreed time.
4.3. The prize is valued at AUD 2750 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 16 and 20 November 2026. 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, 20 November 2026, 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.