In this section you will find information about key definitions and the state of play for age diversity in Australian workplaces, learn why your organisation should take action to promote age diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and explore leading practices for creating age inclusive workplaces.
Overview
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The case for action
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Leading practice
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Latest Research - Age
Age, Assumptions and Access at Work: Employee Experiences of Age Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity Council Australia has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission to examine how age-based assumptions are shaping who is respected, included and supported at work.
Neurodiversity Data at Work
Amaze and Diversity Council Australia have partnered to provide organisations with a practical resource on measuring and reporting on workforce neurodiversity respectfully, safely and accurately.
Inclusion@Work Index 2025-2026
The 2025-2026 Inclusion@Work Index showed continued strong support for organisations taking action on diversity and inclusion, and demonstrated that inclusion efforts benefit everyone, not only marginalised groups.
Latest Articles - Age
How DuluxGroup embeds inclusion through leadership, action and accountability
For DuluxGroup, diversity and inclusion is embedded into how the business develops its people, supports the communities it operates in, and drives performance.
Age bias leaves younger workers excluded and older workers overlooked
DCA has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission to release a new report exploring how ageism affects workers at different life stages.
DCA welcomes Founding Member Coles to the Board
David’s appointment sees one of DCA’s founding members represented on the Board as we build on the momentum of our 40th anniversary and look toward the next chapter.