Blog
12 Jun 2018
Justine Irving, a leading age researcher in Australia, asks: Are we doing right by older workers?
Blog
Refugee talent: something to think about the next time you hire
Blog
12 Jun 2018
In Australia, 30 per cent of our refugee intake comes from highly-skilled professions and trades. Yet many of them fail to get their training and certification recognised ...
Flexible work - for when life throws curve balls
Blog
01 Jun 2018
DCA's Tracy Hocking pens a heartfelt personal reflection on the unexpected benefit of flexible work.
Audio: An Indigenous perspective
Blog
26 Mar 2018
Tanya Denning-Orman, Station Manager of SBS’s National Indigenous Television, reflects on constitutional recognition, and the failings of Closing the Gap targets.
The final word on words at work
Blog
13 Mar 2018
A response to the recent media response to our WordsAtWork material, which has been disheartening – and inaccurate.
Engaging men on International Women’s Day: lessons from Sweden
Blog
01 Mar 2018
This International Women’s Day – as DCA calls on organisations to step up their inclusion programs and encourage men to help make gender equality a reality – we share 3 lessons from Sweden.
Happy Mardi Gras 2018
Blog
27 Feb 2018
On the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Mardi Gras, more and more organisations are participating to make it the biggest parade yet. But how safe is it for Australians to be out at work? DCA's Policy & Research Manager Cathy Brown asks this question and more in a new blog.
"A nation building opportunity"- thoughts and actions on the Uluru Statement
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22 Feb 2018
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander leaders share their thoughts on the Uluru Statement, Constitutional reform, and ally actions.
Why should business care about social justice?
Blog
15 Feb 2018
Why should business care about social justice?
Have you done your homework ahead of the Gender Equality Network?
Blog
14 Feb 2018
Ahead of the Gender Equality Network on February 28, which topics should you come schooled on?
Susan Carland on faith, feminism and intersectionality
Blog
13 Feb 2018
Dr Susan Carland sits down to answer DCA’s questions about the intersection of her feminism and her Muslim faith.
Key issues that will define 2018
Blog
04 Jan 2018
This agenda for change agents outlines the key issues that will define 2018
A day in the life: living – and working – with domestic violence
Blog
21 Nov 2017
Ahead of November 25, which marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, business consultant Lisa McAdams pens a powerful first-person account of what it’s like to live – and work – in the shadow of violence.
How the ‘yes’ vote will impact workers and HR
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16 Nov 2017
DCA's Cathy Brown joined forces with RMIT's Raymond Trau for this insightful look at what impact the conclusive YES outcome from the Marriage Law Postal Survey will have on workplace inclusion.
Will Australia recover from the marriage equality plebiscite?
Blog
13 Oct 2017
Chris Lamb, Group Head of Talent & Organisational Development at Lendlease Australia and DCA director fears the wounds caused by the plebiscite on same sex marriage will take a long time to heal.
How universities can change the course
Blog
11 Sep 2017
On 1 August 2017, the Australian Human Rights Commission released a landmark report on university students’ experiences of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins share some of the insights and recommendations in this guest blog for DCA.
Same-sex marriage: My family isn't a threat, but the postal vote is a threat to us
Blog
19 Aug 2017
DCA's Policy & Research Manager Cathy Brown recently highlighted the harm a postal vote campaign can cause by sharing her own story.
Millennials, Avocados and Workplace Values
Blog
11 Aug 2017
As we approach International Youth Day on August 12, DCA's youngest team member, Karla Dunbar, shares her thoughts on being a millennial in today's and tomorrow's workforce.
Beware the female Doctor Who dares to challenge the status quo.
Blog
20 Jul 2017
BBC's announcement of a female Dr Who has ruffled feathers but as DCA CEO Lisa Annese explains, this is indicative of the discomfort that those who benefit from maintaining the status quo feel when women take on roles traditionally held by men.
A new approach is needed to engage men on gender equality
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20 Jun 2017
It’s not enough for men to say they care about gender equality. They have to be committed to making personal change – not just in their professional lives but also in their private lives.