DCA at the UN: Advancing gender equality on the global stage

DCA is proud to be part of an Australian delegation heading to the United Nations for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women  (CSW69), taking place […]

Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on our achievements this year and share an exclusive look at what we have planned for 2025.

2024 end-of-year office hours

See DCA’s office hours for the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025.

Australian Disability Strategy Review

Read DCA’s submission to the review of Australia’s Disability Strategy highlighting the importance of the workplace as a key site for inclusion.

Lisa Annese to step down as CEO of Diversity Council Australia

It is with both sadness and immense gratitude that we announce the departure of Lisa Annese as CEO of Diversity Council Australia (DCA), effective 20 December 2024.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: building awareness, accessibility, and inclusion for all

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower’s Justin Bruce shares insights on building understanding and providing support for people with non-apparent disabilities.

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.

DCA calls for inclusion of LGBTIQ+ data in 2026 Census, highlighting workplace and community concerns

DCA calls on the federal government to reconsider its decision to exclude questions on LGBTIQ+ people in the 2026 census.

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.

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.