Tag: Gender

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 […]

New law passed on gender equality targets for workplaces

Diversity Council Australia (DCA) welcomes the introduction of new gender equality laws that will accelerate progress towards fairer and more inclusive workplaces across the country. Large employers, with 500 or […]

16 Days of Activism: The role of workplaces in primary prevention of violence against women

To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence DCA’s Deborah Wu unpacks the link between gender inequality and violence against women.

Inclusive Employer Case Study: Helping Hand

Discover how Helping Hand, DCA 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer, fostered an environment where everyone in their team felt that they belonged and could thrive.

Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective

Despite the benefits, many fathers are still not taking extended parental leave. Here, DCA member Emily Smeed shares her family’s choices and experience with parental leave.

Empowering workplaces to address Family and Domestic Violence

DCA CEO Lisa Annese has penned a blog piece on last week’s Case Study Conversation event on Family and Domestic Violence.

Federal Budget: Progress for women, but significant gaps remain

DCA welcomes the Albanese government’s focus on improving outcomes for women but notes significant gaps in policy and funding remain.

Inquiry into the Issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause

Read DCA’s submission on the Australian government’s Inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

International Women in Engineering Day: Equity on-site and at-desk

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, DCA’s Shalani Tharumanathan unpacks the obstacles to gender equality and offers solutions.

Employer gender pay gaps are about to be published. Here’s what you need to know

From 27 February 2024, WGEA will begin publishing the gender pay gaps of Australian organisations. Here’s what employers need to know.