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Submission to Draft National Autism Strategy

Read DCA’s submission on the government’s Draft National Autism Strategy, which commends its commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Autistic people across the country.

Federal Budget: Progress for women, but significant gaps remain

DCA welcomes the Albanese government’s focus on improving outcomes for women but notes significant gaps in policy and funding remain.

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This National Reconciliation Week, how do we reconcile the irreconcilable?

Kate Russell, CEO of Supply Nation and Board Director at DCA, explains why this National Reconciliation Week may be a difficult time for mob.

Mythbusting Accessibility

For this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Dr Manisha Amin addresses some common misconceptions about accessibility in the workplace.

DCA calls for ASX-listed companies to report on board diversity

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has contributed to a joint submission calling for the ASX to incorporate objectives for greater cultural and racial diversity in its corporate governance principles.

Human Rights Week 2023: Creating safe spaces for staff in troubling times

To mark Human Rights Week 2023, DCA CEO Lisa Annese will join a panel discussion to explore what it means to create safe spaces for employees in troubling times.

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Collective action to ‘Count Her In’

In March, DCA is focused on actions around gender equality, and embracing an intersectional and inclusive approach to commemorating International Women’s Day.

Why we use the term ‘marginalised’

Sheetal Deo, Senior Project Manager of the RISE Project at DCA, shares insights on centring voice and why we use the term ‘marginalised’ in this thought-provoking blog.

The way forward: employment outcomes from the Disability Royal Commission

Disability Leadership Institute’s Christina Ryan shares how employers can provide fairer and more inclusive workplaces for people with disability.

Is it always polite to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’?

Is it always polite to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’? Depending on your cultural background, the answer to this question could be vastly different.