Tag: Culture and Religion

Measuring Cultural Diversity

The census gives us an overview of Australia’s population, but it doesn’t tell us about the richness of who we are, how we identify and how others identify us.

Why businesses are a refuge for asylum seekers and refugees

As we stop and reflect this World Refugee Day it is important to consider the role of the corporate sector in creating inclusive opportunities for welcoming and settling refugees. 

Refugee inclusion and a values-driven culture – Ikea Australia

Case study on how refugee inclusion empowered Ikea Australia to create a value-driven culture and better serve its customers.

Racism at work: a call to anti-racist action for Australian organisations

DCA report “Racism at Work” centres the voices of people who have experienced racism, and provides an Australian-specific framework for understanding and addressing it.

We need to talk about racism at work

DCA’s Lisa Annese, Ming Long and Virginia Mapedzahama urge organisations and employees to use appropriate language when talking about discrimination in the workplace.

Perspectives on Multilingualism

DCA employees share perspectives on their own multilingualism and the benefits speaking multiple languages can bring to the workplace.

DCA Member Update – Religious Discrimination Bills

DCA has provided submission on religious discrimination legislation introduced to the Parliament at the end of last year. 

Proposed religious discrimination law would prevent inclusivity

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

Submission: Religious Discrimination Bill 2021

Diversity Council Australia has made a submission in response to the Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills.

Caste: A challenge for equality, diversity, and inclusion

With caste-based discrimination becoming more apparent in organisations, employers should be concerned about it.