Tag: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Strengthening the Indigenous Procurement Policy through reform

DCA has provided a submission to respond to proposed reforms of the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy.

DCA Insights: Diverse perspectives on public holidays in the workplace

As Australia Day approaches, DCA provides this blog post to highlight considerations and helpful resources – from flexible arrangements around public holidays to being mindful of cultural load that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues.

Inclusive Employer Case Study: Future Group

Discover how Future Group, DCA 2023-2024 Inclusive Employer, began their D&I journey and how staff-led groups, private groups and mentors have contributed to key inclusion initiatives.

DCA Response to Department of Social Services Issues Paper

DCA provided a submission to the Department of Social Services to support a strong and diverse community sector, including funding for organisations that support specific disadvantaged and marginalised communities.

Post-referendum, what do we do moving forward?

Now is the time to redouble our efforts and reflect on the learnings we can take from the Voice Referendum.

Statement on the Voice Referendum: A time to pause and reflect

While the result is not what we had hoped for, this is a time to take a moment to pause and reflect.

Shifting the mobile middle to vote YES!

With one week to go until the Voice Referendum, the conversations we have with our friends and colleagues are more important than ever.

Perspectives From a Migrant and a First Nations Woman Voting ‘Yes’

DCA’s Dr Virginia Mapedzahama and Simone Empacher Earl give their perspectives on the Voice Referendum as migrant and First Nations women.

Professor Tom Calma urges Australia to focus on fact as Voice date draws near

Prof Tom Calma presented DCA’s 2023 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on the Voice to Parliament referendum.

DCA 2023 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

DCA held the Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on 30 August 2023 with Professor Tom Calma AO presenting on the Voice to Parliament referendum.