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Release of National Carer Strategy
DCA welcomes the government’s renewed commitment to Australia’s three million unpaid carers in its new ten-year National Carer Strategy.
The diversity of LGBTQ+ families and parental leave
For LGBTQ+ parents and carers, the journey to parenthood is as diverse as the community itself, and parental leave needs are just as unique.
Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective
Despite the benefits, many fathers are still not taking extended parental leave. Here, DCA member Emily Smeed shares her family’s choices and experience with parental leave.
Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2023
This is DCA’s second submission supporting amendments to paid parental leave to ensure that Australia can offer government funded parental leave that is flexible, gender-neutral and promotes shared-care arrangements between
Inclusive Employer Case Study: City of Sydney
City of Sydney share insights from their diversity and inclusion journey in this case study focused on their recognition as an Inclusive Employer.
Early Childhood Productivity Commission Inquiry
Read DCA’s submission in response to the 2023 Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care.
Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2022
Read DCA’s submission to the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022.
Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2022
DCA made a submission to the 2022 Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill – improvements for families and gender equity.
Federal Government’s improved Parental Leave Policy
DCA welcomed the pre-budget announcement of increasing government funded paid parental leave to 26 weeks.