DCA’s CPO Roundtables is an exclusive event that brings together industry leaders to discuss a shared vision to help build a more inclusive world and enhance diversity and inclusion across all sectors.
At this roundtable, hosted by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, our guests included:
- Chris Lamb, Deputy Chair, Diversity Council Australia
- Catherine Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia
- Farhana Laffernis, Research Manager, Diversity Council Australia
- Rob Larisch-Morgan, Head of Member Engagement (Acting), Diversity Council Australia
- Ruth Wall, Chief Operating Officer, Corporate and Territories, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Naa Opoku, Assistant Secretary, Inclusion, News and Media Diversity Branch, Consumer Safeguards, Media and Connectivity Division, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Fiona Guy, A/g Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Nick Kirby, People Branch, Enabling Services Division, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
- Elicia Ford, Chief Operating Officer, Disability Advocacy Network Australia
- Jade Cordell, Chief People Officer, Indigenous Business Australia
- Leonie Graham, A/g Chief People Officer, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Nicole Forbes, National Manager, People & Capability Branch, Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Peter Whowell, Manager Recruitment & Diversity, Australian Federal Police
- Rachael McMahon, General Manager of People Branch, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The discussion covered workforce planning, recruitment and retention, and leadership – all issues that are common across sectors.
“It was a real pleasure to host DCA’s CPO Roundtable and welcome senior people leaders for such an open and engaging conversation about the diversity and inclusion challenges shaping our workplaces. We really valued the opportunity to connect, share practical insights and learn from one another — a great reminder of what’s possible when we come together to make inclusion part of everyday practice.” – Fiona Guy, A/g Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
If you are interested in hosting, attending or would like to find out more about our coming CPO Roundtables contact us at events@dca.org.au.