Why join DCA?

Diversity Council Australia is the independent, not-for-profit diversity advisor to business in Australia and a leading voice on workplace diversity & inclusion. DCA membership provides organisations with access to unique research, exciting events, comprehensive resources and unrivalled expertise across the diversity and inclusion spectrum.

2.5%
of ASX directors were culturally diverse women in 2015
Source DCA Research

Membership benefits

Unique research

Receive premium access to our cutting edge Australian research with practical tools to drive business improvement.

Inspiring events

Attend free events exploring the latest trends across all diversity dimensions and providing access to a community of industry practitioners.

Curated resources

Take advantage of an extensive library of D&I resources collated in the members-only area of our website.

Access to experts

Access our team of experts for valuable guidance across all diversity dimensions to help you get the most out of your D&I activities.

Knowledge programs

Educate and engage your team on current D&I topics via our in-house workshops that are grounded in evidence-based research.

Show your commitment

Join existing member organisations who have enhanced their brand as an employer of choice and demonstrate your commitment to D&I through DCA membership.

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Recent highlights

Our latest research offers ground-breaking insights into how Australia’s listed companies are capitalising on culture and gender in their leadership ranks.

Future-Flex provides practical guidance for managers, teams, and individuals on how to mainstream workplace flexibility through team design.

#WordsAtWork resources educate on the power of inclusive language to improve workplace culture and drive productivity.

5.8
out of 10: how senior leaders rate for inclusive leadership
Source DCA Research

What our members say

Mike Kane
“DCA provides us the opportunity to gain best practice information, to work with our internal teams as we try to create a pathway to the change we want to see in our organisation. And with the pathway to change mapped out, DCA will help us to reach our goals quicker.”
Mike Kane - CEO - Boral
Anna McPhee
“For over thirty years Diversity Council Australia has been providing practical support for business wanting to modernise workplace practice. Through research, thought leadership, programs and practical tools members have been able to apply meaningful change to their operations that improves employee engagement, culture and drives productivity growth.”
Anna McPhee - Chief Executive - The Retail Council
Craig Meller
“Our long involvement with the DCA has given us access to quality research and one-on-one advice when we’ve needed it.”
Craig Meller - CEO - AMP
Sucheta Gorolay
“The insight and expertise provided by DCA and its member network has been invaluable in helping us progress the inclusion and diversity agenda at MinterEllison. I truly thank the whole team for everything so far and looking forward to working with DCA in the year ahead.”
Sucheta Gorolay - Organisational Development Consultant - MinterEllison
Alec Bashinsky
“Diversity Council Australia is the only organisation in my mind that proactively works to understand today’s diversity issues in the workplace but, more importantly, how they might help organisations adapt their leadership and strategies to educate their people more effectively.”
Alec Bashinsky - National Partner - People & Performance at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and DCA Director
Mary-Lou Jarvis
“Thanks so much for inviting me to an amazing night, listening to the [DCA] Debate on gender equality and why we must remove the barriers. I particularly liked the comment that diversity is about making the workforce a more effective one, a more respectful one. Congratulations on such superb organisation and many thanks for including me.”
Mary-Lou Jarvis - Director - Jarvis PR
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