“Forming a compounded whole”: Why intersectionality matters

DCA’s Senior Advocacy and Government Relations Manager, Jacqueline Braw, unpacks her understanding of intersectionality and how it relates to her own intersecting identities.

Five prominent Australian organisations to join the RISE Project

Five major organisations have joined phase 1 of the RISE project, a groundbreaking program designed to help break barriers for CARM women at work.

Strengthening the Indigenous Procurement Policy through reform

DCA has provided a submission to respond to proposed reforms of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy.

Perspectives From a Migrant and a First Nations Woman Voting ‘Yes’

DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Simone Empacher Earl give their perspectives on the Voice Referendum as migrant and First Nations women.

Shifting the mobile middle to vote YES!

With one week to go until the Voice Referendum, the conversations we have with our friends and colleagues are more important than ever.

Skilled Migration Assessing Authorities

DCA has provided a submission on the review of the skills assessment process for workers seeking entry into Australia.

Words at Work: Should we use CALD or CARM?

Inclusive language is important and ever-changing. Here, we explore the terms CARM and CALD, outlining their appropriate uses.

ACCC Childcare Inquiry

DCA has provided a submission on the ACCC Interim Report, based on DCA’s response to the inquiry into Early Childhood Education and Care.

Post-referendum, what do we do moving forward?

Now is the time to redouble our efforts and reflect on the learnings we can take from the Voice Referendum.

DCA Response to Department of Social Services Issues Paper

DCA provided a submission to the Department of Social Services to support a strong and diverse community sector, including funding for organisations that support specific disadvantaged and marginalised communities.