Tag: Culture and Religion

DCA Insights: 26 January

As 26 January approaches, workplaces are recognising that this date evokes different emotions for employees. For some, it is Australia Day, yet for many Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people it is referred to as Survival Day and/or Invasion Day.

International Migrants Day: Championing diversity as a strength

To mark International Migrants Day, DCA is highlighting the enormous positive impact migrants have on Australia’s economy, communities, and workplaces.

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.

Proposed religious discrimination law would prevent inclusivity

Proposed religious discrimination legislation in its current form would prevent employers from fostering inclusive workplaces.

2026 Census Topic Consultation – Phase 2

DCA made a submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the 2026 Census Topic Consultation, Phase Two.

What do bathrooms have to do with inclusion?

Toilets might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to workplace inclusion, but accessible and inclusive bathrooms are crucial to the health and wellbeing of employees.

Steal Future Group’s Cultural Leave Policy

Ethical super outfit Future Group decentralise and share their Cultural Leave policy. Read on to steal it!

National Carer Strategy

Read DCA’s comment on a discussion paper about the National Carer Strategy released by the Department of Social Services earlier this year.

Ethnic diversity – Herbert Smith Freehills

In May 2020, Herbert Smith Freehills CEO and the broader leadership team began a deeper conversation with their people about improving ethnic diversity across the firm.

DCA at the UN: Advancing gender equality on the global stage

DCA is proud to be part of an Australian delegation heading to the United Nations for the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women  (CSW69), taking place […]