Media releases
20 Jun 2018
DCA welcomes the national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
Flexible working and the male carer
News articles
05 Jun 2018
On Flexible Working Day, we take a look at the troubling attitudes and career consequence that affect men with caring responsibilities, that were exposed by the DCA-Suncorp Inclusion@Work Index 2017-2018.
Male carer ‘career trap’ stalling gender equality
Media releases
04 Jun 2018
Men who want to work flexibly to care for their families face high levels of discrimination, and are caught in a fault line that threatens Australia’s progress towards gender equality, according to DCA.
Inclusion Nudges: A snapshot
News articles
22 May 2018
At a recent Gender Equality Network event DCA’s Research Director, Dr Jane O'Leary, delivered an evidence-based overview of inclusion nudges – highlighting what they are, why they’re important, and providing examples of how it works.
Lest we forget
News articles
20 Apr 2018
In 2018, Army veterans continue to serve their country and they continue to live with the experiences of their sacrifice. Many face challenges returning to civilian life, employment and full physical and mental health.
Seven myths about flexible working and how to debunk them
News articles
13 Apr 2018
A major stumbling block to enabling more people to access flexible work and careers are the misconceptions about workplace flexibility that abound. DCA has identified seven commonly held myths and presents facts to debunk them in a new Myth Busting Flexibility Tool.
Seven myths about flexible working and how to debunk them
Media releases
12 Apr 2018
DCA’s CEO Lisa Annese says organisations and individuals are discouraged from engaging in flexible work by myths and misconceptions. "Many employees want access to flexible work but are discouraged by a workplace culture that views anything other than full-time face time work as second rate."
Why NOW is the time
News articles
06 Apr 2018
DCA is excited to support the launch of NOW – Australia’s response to the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. We encourage all workplaces to visibly support this campaign and send the message that sexual harassment, intimidation and abuse will not be tolerated.
Qantas, Words at Work and inclusive language
Media releases
05 Mar 2018
DCA's WordsAtWork materials encourage reflection and discussion at work about what respectful and inclusive language looks like.
Everyone's winner: Gender inclusion not at the expense of men
News articles
05 Mar 2018
This International Women’s Day, DCA is calling on all organisations to step up their inclusion programs by encouraging men to help make gender equality a reality.
International Women’s Day 2018; Everyone’s a winner: Gender inclusion not at the expense of men
Media releases
01 Mar 2018
This International Women’s Day, Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is calling on all organisations to step up their inclusion programs by encouraging men to help make gender equality a reality.
Take our survey on LGBTIQ+ workplace experience
News articles
27 Feb 2018
We are conducting an Australian study on what motivates Australian LGBTIQ+ workers to come out at work and need your help to recruit respondents so that this research can have the impact it deserves.
Congratulations to WGEA EOCGE citation holders
News articles
21 Feb 2018
Congratulations to the newly announced Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holders for 2017-2018.
In 2018, be the change you want to see
News articles
19 Jan 2018
Read DCA's first eNews for 2018 including our latest blog on key issues that will define 2018
Inclusion@Work Index - video highlights
News articles
16 Jan 2018
Highlights from the Inclusion@Work Index launch.
2017 Year in Review: DCA’s greatest hits
News articles
15 Dec 2017
It’s the time of year to sit back and reflect on how DCA helped support your diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts in 2017.
Book your new 2018 Knowledge Programs now
News articles
12 Dec 2017
We are excited to announce two new Knowledge Programs designed for diversity and HR practitioners as well as business leaders and line managers.
Today is an historic day as Parliament passes the marriage equality legislation
Media releases
07 Dec 2017
Diversity Council Australia is delighted that marriage equality legislation has today passed the House of Representatives.
Landmark research reveals the state of inclusion in Australian workplaces
News articles
22 Nov 2017
Ground-breaking research has thrown a spotlight on the importance of inclusion in Australia’s workplaces. The new DCA-Suncorp Inclusion@Work Index establishes the first national index of inclusion experiences of Australian workers.
Landmark research reveals the state of inclusion in Australian workplaces
Media releases
22 Nov 2017
Led by DCA and sponsored by Suncorp, the new Inclusion@Work Index clearly identifies the benefits of inclusion and the need for Australian companies to put words into action and invest in creating inclusive places to work.