DCA’s Inclusive Employers

DCA's annual list of Inclusive Employers

Each year, Diversity Council Australia recognises organisations who have demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion by exceeding key benchmarks in our annual Inclusive Employer Index. The Index is an insightful survey that measures employee diversity and inclusion experiences in the workplace, serving as a diagnostic tool that provides organisations with valuable D&I metrics.

Read more about this recognition and how you can take part in DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index, and join us in celebrating this year’s list of DCA Inclusive Employers!

Inclusive Employers 2025-2026

Recognised in 2025

See past Inclusive Employers

7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd (direct employees)
Act for Kids and Youthrive
Active Monash
Adelaide Primary Health Network
Art Gallery of NSW
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Aurecon
Australian Academy of Science
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
Australian Physiotherapy Association
AVID Property Group Pty Ltd
Baxter Healthcare
BDO Australia
Capgemini Australia Pty Ltd
Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
CheckUP Australia
CHU Underwriting Agencies
City of Newcastle
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
CoAct
Community Restorative Centre NSW
Container Exchange
Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
Creative Australia
CVGT Employment
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Department of Training & Workforce Development (WA)
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (WA)
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd
FB Rice
Future Group
Future Leadership
Genea Limited
Grant Thornton Australia
Great Southern Bank
Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF)
Helping Hand Aged Care Inc.
HQPlantations Pty Ltd
International Women’s Development Agency
IP Australia
ITW Australia Polymers & Fluids

Key Assets Australia
Lactalis Australia
Lake Macquarie City Council
Liberty Financial Group
Lifeline WA
Lutheran Care
McGrath Foundation
Melbourne City Mission
MetLife Insurance Limited
MTC FutureReady
National Heart Foundation of Australia
National Disability Insurance Agency
NSW Treasury
Orange Sky Australia
Our Watch Limited
Pacific Blue
Perth Airport Pty Ltd
Plenary Group
Property Council of Australia
QIC Limited
Queensland Law Society
Queensland Nurses and Midwives Union of Employees
RAM Group Australia
Relationships Australia NSW
Safe and Equal
Services Australia
Slater and Gordon
Smart
SYC Ltd
Synergy
TAFE Gippsland
Teachers Health Group
Tennis NSW
The Living Company
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Titles Queensland
Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre
Workskil Australia
WPP (including agencies)
Youth Focus

"We’re honoured to be recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer for 2025/26. This acknowledgement reinforces the work we’re doing to build an environment where people from all backgrounds feel safe, supported and included. Inclusion isn’t just a value at CoAct — it’s a commitment we continue to strengthen each year, because we know that when people feel they belong, they can do their best work and better support the communities we serve."
Simon BrownCEO, CoAct
"Achieving Inclusive Employer status in 2025-26 recognises COEX’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that drives a strong sense of community and belonging."
Natalie RoachCEO, Container Exchange (QLD) Limited
"Responding to the announcement, Cooper Grace Ward’s managing partner, Charles Sweeney said the firm has consistently prioritised its workplace culture and was delighted to be acknowledged for its ongoing commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming and inclusive work environment. At Cooper Grace Ward, our inclusion initiatives continue to expand and evolve, guided by contributions from our diversity committee, wellbeing committee, LGBTIQ+ support group and Reconciliation working group. Taking part in the DCA Inclusive Employer Index provides us with valuable feedback from our team and helps us compare our inclusion efforts and measure our performance against other Australian organisations. We are proud that Cooper Grace Ward is recognised once again among Australia’s leading organisations and we congratulate those who have excelled in fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces."
Charles Sweeney Managing Partner, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
"Inclusion is one of our core values at Future Group. We know our business thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences, but only when people feel empowered and safe to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is for everyone who joins Future Group, regardless of background, to feel valued and supported. That’s what inclusion means to us. Our team is dedicated to driving DEIB forward and being named as a DCA Inclusive Employer is wonderful recognition for all their hard work."
Steven JamesHead of Sustainability & DEIB, Future Group
"At Future Leadership, diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of who we are, bringing together different perspectives and mindsets to create better outcomes for our clients, and ultimately, better leadership for a better world. Recognition as an Inclusive Employer reinforces what we believe: partnership is the new leadership. Collaboration and impact go hand in hand, driving the innovation and meaningful change we’re here to deliver."
Michelle LoaderManaging Director, Future Leadership
"Being recognised once again by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer is a proud moment for Grant Thornton. This honour reflects the deep commitment across our firm to creating a workplace where every voice is valued and every individual feels they belong. It’s a testament to the culture we’ve built together - one that celebrates diversity and aims to support inclusion every day. I’m especially grateful to the hundreds of people across our firm who took part in the Inclusive Employer Index survey, and to those leading our PRISM, DAWN, and GEN network groups, as well as our Culture and Race Advisory Group and Reconciliation Action Plan steering committee. Your passion and dedication continue to shape a more inclusive future for our people and our profession."
Said JahaniCEO, Grant Thornton
"Helping Hand is proud to be recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer for 2025–2026, for the second consecutive year. This recognition reflects the culture our people shape every day, grounded in our values of excellence, respect, compassion and community. More than 700 of our team members took part in the survey, sharing their voices and experiences, which provides valuable insight into what we’re doing well and where we can continue to improve. We remain committed to building a workplace where everyone is valued, respected and supported to thrive, and this survey is an important resource in helping us do that, directly informing our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy."
Chris StewartChief Executive Officer, Helping Hand
"At Lifeline WA, inclusion and diversity are fundamental to who we are and how we serve our community. Every day, we see how the diversity of our people strengthens our organisation, bringing a range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas that help us grow, learn, and work towards our vision of a Western Australian community free of suicide. Being recognised as an Inclusive Employer for the second year in a row demonstrates our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported – fostering the mental wellbeing of our team and empowering them to provide compassionate, effective support to those in need."
Lorna MacGregorCEO, Lifeline WA
"The best way to understand and serve the communities in which we work is to truly reflect their cultural make up. As a not-for-profit education and employment services provider, MTC FutureReady supports some of the most diverse communities in Australia and many of our team members share their experiences. We are beyond proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia for the second time and we remain committed to protecting and growing the diversity and inclusiveness of our organisation and our workplaces for years to come.”
Rob MarshallChief Executive Officer, MTC FutureReady
"We know that an inclusive workplace enables us to be a better organisation. Supporting more people, finding new ways to help and strengthening trust with the communities we work alongside. Being recognised as a DCA Inclusive employer is a great achievement for Orange Sky, but we know that real inclusion is a lifelong journey and not a destination. We're always looking for ways to grow, improve and ensure that all Orange Sky staff are better for being orange."
Lucas Patchett OAMCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Orange Sky Australia
"Our Watch is pleased to be recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are respected and valued. Through our commitment to challenging gender inequality and intersecting forms of discrimination, we will continue to celebrate the diversity of our team and foster an inclusive working environment where all employees can thrive."
Patty KinnerslyCEO, Our Watch
"We are committed to creating an industry with a deep, inclusive talent pool that reflects the communities we serve. At the Property Council, we’re working to open doors and make sure talented people find their place, and can be themselves, wherever they come from. It is an honour to receive this recognition, and equally, we know there is much to be done to support our terrific members in our vital industry."
Mike ZorbasChief Executive, Property Council of Australia
"We’re proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025–2026 by Diversity Council Australia. It reflects our continuing commitment to embedding inclusion into how we operate - not just in principle, but in practice. As a for-purpose organisation, fostering diversity and being intentional about inclusion is essential to delivering our mission. Participating in the DCA Inclusion Inclusive Employer Index gives us clear benchmarks to measure our progress and identify areas for improvement. It provides valuable insights that will help us further enhance the experience of our people and members. Inclusion remains a strategic priority for us, and this recognition reinforces that we’re on the right path, while reminding us there’s always more to do."
Brad Joyce CEO, Teachers Health

What is the Inclusive Employer Index?

The Inclusive Employer Index is an insightful survey that takes place each year to measure employee diversity and inclusion experiences in the workplace. Participating organisations administer the survey with their workforce which provides valuable D&I metrics and diversity demographics. This enables organisations to evaluate the current state of inclusion in their workforce, and compare it to the Australian Workforce benchmark and the DCA member benchmark.

Who is recognised as a DCA Inclusive Employer?

Following the Index survey, DCA assesses participating organisations and announces the list of Inclusive Employers who exceeded the National Index Benchmark in at least five out of the six following areas: awareness, engagement, inclusive organisational climate, inclusive leadership, inclusive team, and exclusion. 

These organisations have shown that they are actively committed to inclusion, and DCA celebrates this achievement through a range of different media promotions.

While the Inclusive Employer Index is carried out annually, as is the recognition of Inclusive Employers, the designation as an Inclusive Employer extends over a two-year period.

Demonstrate your commitment

Inclusive Employers are able to demonstrate their commitment to D&I by displaying the “Proud to be an Inclusive Employer” logo in their own communications.

Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer logo for 2025-2026 with the words Proud to be an Inclusive Employer.

“Our Watch is pleased to be recognised by the Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are respected and valued. Through our commitment to challenging gender inequality and intersecting forms of discrimination, we will continue to celebrate the diversity of our team and foster an inclusive working environment where all employees can thrive.”

Patty Kinnersly, CEO, Our Watch,
Inclusive Employer 2025-2026

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Patty Kinnersly, CEO, Our Watch,

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Future Leadership

“At Future Leadership, diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of who we are, bringing together different perspectives and mindsets to create better outcomes for our clients, and ultimately, better leadership for a better world. Recognition as an Inclusive Employer reinforces what we believe: partnership is the new leadership. Collaboration and impact go hand in hand, driving the innovation and meaningful change we’re here to deliver.”

Michelle Loader, Managing Director, Future Leadership
Inclusive Employer 2025-2026

“We know that an inclusive workplace enables us to be a better organisation. Supporting more people, finding new ways to help and strengthening trust with the communities we work alongside. Being recognised as a DCA Inclusive employer is a great achievement for Orange Sky, but we know that real inclusion is a lifelong journey and not a destination. We’re always looking for ways to grow, improve and ensure that all Orange Sky staff are better for being orange.”

Lucas Patchett OAM, Co-Founder & CEO, Orange Sky Australia
Inclusive Employer 2025-2026

A group of people wearing orange t-shirts stand in front of a banner that says Orange Sky.

Orange Sky Australia

Inclusive Employers 2024-2025

Recognised in 2024

7-Eleven Australia (direct employees)
Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Primary Health Network
AKQA
Anglicare Victoria
Asuria People Services
Atkins Realis
Banyule Community Health
BreastScreen Victoria
Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA 
Child & Family Services Ballarat
City of Melville
City of Stirling
CoAct
Community Restorative Centre
Container Exchange (QLD)
Defence Housing Australia 
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Department of Transport Western Australia
FB Rice

Fitted for Work
Genea
Government of Western Australia – Department of Finance
Helping Hand Aged Care
IMPACT Community Services
ING Bank (Australia)
Inner West Council
IP Australia
Jones Lang LaSalle Australia
Kapitol Group
Liberty Financial
Lifeline WA
Main Roads Western Australia
McGrath Foundation
Mercy Community Services Limited
No to Violence
Office of Parliamentary Counsel
OzChild
Paramount ANZ/Network Ten
Peoplecare Health Insurance
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick

Port Authority of New South Wales
Property Council of Australia
QIC Limited
Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion
Senversa
Sexual Health Victoria
Slater and Gordon
SMA Australia
Social Research Centre
Soul Patts
Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)
Sustainable Timber Tasmania
Swisse Wellness
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation 
Synergy
Ventia
Windermere Child & Family Services
WISE Employment
Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre
Workskil Australia
WPP (without agencies)

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Helping Hand
WISE Employment
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Senversa
Five workers in hi-visibility clothing smiling at the camera.
City of Stirling
  • Acciona
  • Act for Kids
  • Adelaide Primary Health Network
    Albemarle
  • Altus Group
  • Amnesty International Australia
  • ARN
  • Arriba Group
  • Art Gallery New South Wales
  • Aspen Medical
  • Aurecon Australasia
  • Australian Academy of Science
  • Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
  • Australian Maritime Safety Authority
  • Avid Property Group
  • Australian Vintage
  • Baxter Healthcare Australia
  • Bayer Australia Limited
  • BDO Group Holdings
  • BlueScope Australian Steel Products
  • Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
  • CheckUP
  • CHU Underwriting Agencies
  • City of Monash, Active Monash
  • City of Newcastle
  • City of Sydney
  • CNH Industrial Australia
  • ConnellGriffin
  • Cooper Grace Ward
  • Creative Australia
  • CVGT Employment
  • Department of Health and Aged Care
  • Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
  • Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
  • Finity Consulting
  • FTI Consulting
  • Fujifilm Data Management Solutions
  • Future Group
  • Future Leadership
  • Gilbert + Tobin
  • Grant Thornton Australia
  • Great Southern Bank
  • HBF Health Limited
  • Health Insurance Fund of Australia
  • HQPlantations
  • Hunter Water Corporation
  • International Women’s Development Agency
  • IP Australia
  • Jesuit Social Services
  • John Deere Limited
  • Kaplan Australia
  • L.E.K Consulting
  • Lactalis Australia
  • Max Solutions
  • Melbourne City Mission
  • MetLife Australia
  • MTC Australia limited
  • No to Violence
  • NSW Environment Protection Authority
  • Our Watch Limited
  • Pacific Blue
  • Paramount ANZ
  • Perth Airport
  • Plenary Group
  • Primary Care Connect
  • Property Council of Australia
  • QIC Limited
  • Queensland Law Society
  • RAM Group – Brighten Home Loans
  • RANZCOG
  • Scape Australia
  • Sedgwick Australia
  • Smartgroup Corporation
  • Synergy
  • Teach For Australia
  • Teachers Health Group
  • Tennis New South Wales
  • Town of Gawler
  • UKG / Kronos Australia
  • Ventia
  • Western Victorian Primary Health Network
  • Yamaha Music Australia
  • Youth Focus
  • ACOR Consultants
  • Adelaide Airport Limited
  • Alinta Energy
  • Anglicare Victoria
  • Australia Pacific Airports Corporation
  • Australian Maritime Safety Authority
  • AVID Property Group
  • Banyule Community Health
  • BaptistCare NSW & ACT
  • Carers Queensland
  • Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
  • Cisco Systems Australia
  • City of Stirling
  • Clean Energy Finance Corporation
  • ConnellGriffin
  • Davies Collison Cave
  • Defence Housing Australia
  • Helping Hand Aged Care, South Australia
  • Impact Community Services
  • John Deere
  • Landcom
  • Mars Australia & New Zealand
  • Perron Group
  • Property Council of Australia
  • Schneider Electric
  • Services Australia
  • The Social Research Centre
  • Ultimate Kronos Group
  • WISE Employment
  • WPP
  • Adore Beauty
  • Altus Group
  • American Express
  • Amnesty International Australia
  • Art Gallery of NSW
  • Aurecon
  • Australia Council for the Arts
  • Australian Government Department of Health
  • Australian Museum Trust
  • Australia Pacific Airports Corporation
  • BDO
  • Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
  • BlueScope Steel
  • Bridge Housing Limited
  • CAFS/Child and Family Services Ballarat Inc
  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
  • Cricket NSW
  • Diageo Australia
  • Department of Water and Environment Regulation (WA)
  • FB Rice
  • Future Super Services Pty Ltd
  • Fair Work Ombudsman and Registered Organisations Commission
  • Gilbert + Tobin
  • Grant Thornton Australia Limited
  • Great Southern Bank
  • Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Hunter Water Corporation
  • International Women’s Development Agency
  • John Deere Limited
  • L.E.K. Consulting Australia
  • MAX Solutions
  • MetLife Insurance Limited
  • Moët Hennessy Australia & New Zealand
  • Network 10
  • Nous Group
  • Novartis
  • Perth Airport Pty Ltd
  • Plenary Group
  • Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
  • RAC WA
  • RAM Group – Brighten Home Loans
  • REA Group
  • Relationships Australia NSW
  • Senversa
  • Services Australia
  • Settlement Services International
  • Smartgroup
  • Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • State Archives and Records Authority of NSW / Sydney Living Museums
  • Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) 
  • Teachers Health
  • Yamaha Music Australia
  • Amnesty International Australia
  • Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd
  • Australia Council for the Arts
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Australian Public Service Commission
  • BDO
  • BlueScope
  • Boston Consulting Group
  • Bridge Housing Limited
  • Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc
  • Choice
  • Cisco Systems Australia Pty Ltd
  • Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Curtin University
  • Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
  • Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
  • Diageo Australia
  • Foundation for Young Australians
  • Genworth
  • Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Great Southern Bank 
  • Hunter Water Corporation
  • Imperial Tobacco Australia Limited
  • Landcom
  • Network 10
  • NSW Environment Protection Authority
  • Novartis
  • Relationships Australia NSW
  • Smartgroup
  • Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • Suncorp
  • Terumo
  • The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
  • ThoughtWorks Australia

The Inclusive Employers 2019-2020 listed above include those participating organisations that consented to have their dataset released to DCA for assessment and to be publically identified, and also met the assessment criteria.

  • Amnesty International Australia      
  • Aon (Australia)
  • Choice
  • City of Melbourne      
  • Coliban Water     
  • Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers 
  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • EFIC (Export Finance Australia as of 2019)    
  • Horticulture Innovation Australia
  • KordaMentha
  • KPMG
  • NSW Environment Protection Authority
  • Reserve Bank of Australia
  • South32
  • Sparke Helmore Lawyers
  • Suncorp
  • UNICEF Australia
  • VMware Australia & New Zealand