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
Blog
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.
Hopes for Jacinda Ardern’s power pregnancy
Opinion pieces
30 Jan 2018
Jacinda Ardern's power pregnancy is going to help many women crack the baby/boss dilemma.
Freedom of religion consultation
Submissions
24 Jan 2018
DCA wants to hear from its members about how they manage issues where religion and other diversity dimensions collide, and what policies they have in place to allow employees to observe religious practice.
Australia should consider Iceland's strategy to overcome the gender pay gap
Opinion pieces
09 Jan 2018
Taking Iceland’s lead and introducing penalties for failing to recognise one of the most stubborn problems in our workforce could speed up progress.
Key issues that will define 2018
Blog
04 Jan 2018
This agenda for change agents outlines the key issues that will define 2018
Why people hate on diversity and inclusion (and how to get them not to)
Opinion pieces
14 Dec 2017
Why wouldn’t someone subscribe to the great Australian maxim of a fair go for all?
Marriage equality
Position statements
05 Dec 2017
DCA supports marriage equality because we believe it will truly cement workplace fairness and inclusion for the LGBTIQ+ community.
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
Blog
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.
If you don't believe in marriage equality, it's time to change your stripes
Opinion pieces
27 Sep 2017
As a citizen, a parent, an ally, and someone who leads an organisation committed to inclusion, here's why I am voting YES to marriage equality.