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
Case Study: Achieving global gender balance at BHP
In 2016, BHP set an aspirational goal to achieve gender balance across its global employee workforce by the end of 2025. This case study explores how BHP reached their ambitious goal.
Submission to inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
DCA has provided a submission on the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Unlocking Australia’s full potential requires inclusive economic reform
Read DCA’s response to the 2026–27 Federal Budget, highlighting why inclusive economic reform is key to growth and fair access to work.