Blog
04 Sep 2018
DCA Director Chris Lamb on why a proud future means facing the past.
Fair Gone: flipping the script on African gangs, race and multiculturalism
Podcasts
04 Sep 2018
Nyadol Nyuon, a South Sudanese-born lawyer and activist, is familiar with the media’s ‘African gangs’ narrative. But her only brush with the law has been gaining a legal degree! In this episode, she shares her incredible story.
The facts on Victorian African Crime
Position statements
03 Sep 2018
Much has been made in the media lately of Australia being in the grip of an ‘African youth crime wave’. But is this really the case?
Why workplaces should care about LGBTIQ+ inclusion
Opinion pieces
22 Aug 2018
While workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives are well advanced in some areas, the progress of LGBTIQ+ inclusion hasn’t been quite as linear, says DCA CEO Lisa Annese, in an opinion piece with The Fifth Estate.
DCA utterly condemns Senator Fraser Anning’s comments
Position statements
15 Aug 2018
DCA utterly condemns Senator Fraser Anning’s divisive and inaccurate comments about Muslim Australians, social cohesion and our immigration program.
The Art of Inclusion: Podcast Preview
Podcasts
09 Aug 2018
Listen to a snapshot of the upcoming podcast series.
Airport lounges as a metaphor for diversity and leadership ...
Blog
25 Jul 2018
Lisa Annese reflects on how airport lounges reflect the lack of diversity in leadership in Australia.
Working in a #MeToo world: hopes for the national inquiry into workplace sexual harassment
Opinion pieces
19 Jul 2018
Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia, weighs in on the national inquiry into workplace harassment, and what this means for businesses operationing in a #MeToo world
Age as an asset. Are we doing right by older workers?
Blog
12 Jun 2018
Justine Irving, a leading age researcher in Australia, asks: Are we doing right by older workers?
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.
Workplace Sexual Harassment Inquiry
Submissions
27 Feb 2018
DCA's submission, on behalf of our members, to the AHRC’s National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces focused on what leading organisations are doing to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment and the resources needed to make workplaces safer.
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.