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International Day for People of African Descent: Progress, challenges, and the way forward

As the Decade for People of African Descent draws to an end, DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis share their thoughts.

Wear it Purple Day affirms my workplace’s commitment to my safety and comfort at work

Wear it Purple Day 2024 is fast approaching, and having just concluded my first year as a professional diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practitioner my view on the importance of […]

The impact and responsibility of effective allyship

Marni Panas, Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, shares a personal perspective on the importance of effective allyship.

Contribute to DCA’s groundbreaking research on social class

DCA is conducting new research on social class inclusion and is inviting workers across Australia to take part in a survey to support this important work.

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.

Disability Data at Work. How can organisations can capture disability data safely and respectfully. DCA and Disability Network Australia. Inclusion@Work Index

New report offers keys to disability inclusion at work

The Disability Data at Work report highlights the critical role of capturing disability data in cultivating inclusive workplaces where all employees can thrive.

More major organisations commit to breaking barriers for CARM Women

Woolworths and Deloitte are among the latest line-up of prominent organisations to join DCA’s groundbreaking RISE Project.

Gari Yala artwork by Yuwalaraay/Muruwari woman Kirsten Gray

Gari Yala: DCA and UTS launch next phase of critical research

A second Gari Yala report will detail the workplace experience of First Nations Australians and the progress needed to create workplaces free of racism, discrimination and bias.

Lisa Annese, a women with long, dark brown hair, a brown suit, red lipstick, smiling at the camera in front of a dark grey background

Despite it all, we’re still committed to diversity in Australia

Despite backlash against workplace diversity practices, Australian organisations remain committed to fostering inclusion at work.

What do bathrooms have to do with inclusion?

Toilets might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to workplace inclusion, but accessible and inclusive bathrooms are crucial to the health and wellbeing of employees.