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Latest Research - Gender
The Power of Inclusion: Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment
This research shows that inclusion is an important factor in reducing the risk of workplace sexual harassment and building safer, more respectful workplaces. Drawing on our 2025–2026 Inclusion@Work Index survey
The RISE Project: an insights report
Explore learnings from the RISE Project which aimed to break down systemic barriers to senior leadership for culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women.
She’s Price(d)less 2025
The economics of the gender pay gap She’s Price(d)less is a long-running series of reports in Australia that analyses the contributing drivers of the gender pay gap on an ongoing
Latest Articles - Gender
Workers in inclusive teams are significantly less likely to experience sexual harassment. That matters
DCA CEO Catherine Fitzpatrick explores the link between workplace inclusion and sexual harassment, and why prevention must start with culture.
New research reveals inclusion dramatically reduces risk of workplace sexual harassment
Workplace inclusion could play a critical role in preventing sexual harassment, according to new research from DCA.
Stop fixing women. Start fixing the systems around them.
For decades, workplaces have invested in women’s leadership programs, mentoring, networking and confidence workshops. Many have created real value, building skills, relationships and support. Yet progress towards gender equality remains