This Member Key Contact Community Forum was graciously hosted by Kinetic IT in September 2025.
The event served as a valuable platform for Key Contacts to build relationships, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and deepen the connection to the DCA Team while gaining a better understanding of the wide-ranging membership benefits.
Introduced by DCA CEO Catherine Hunter (she/her), the DCA team delivered information sessions covering DCA’s membership, education offerings, latest research, and advocacy work. Attendees heard from:
- Han Bailey (she/her) – Member Services and membership benefits
- Virginia Mapedzahama (she/her) – Education, research and RISE
- Catherine Hunter (she/her) – Advocacy and government relations
Themes discussed in interactive peer sharing included:
- Leadership, Advocacy, and Mainstreaming DEI
- Collaboration, Resourcing, and Data-Driven Action
- Inclusive Culture, Communication, and Safe Dialogue
The discussion was robust and practical. Our member representatives came away from the day energised and with a strong desire to continue working together towards inclusion.