She’s Price(d)less is the fourth in a series of reports that uses econometric modelling applied to data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey to unpack the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap.
Gender
In this section you will find information about key definitions and the state of play for gender diversity in Australia, the business case for gender diversity and inclusion, some leading practices for creating gender diverse and inclusive workplaces, case studies, and additional resources and reading on gender equity.
DCA Research
[email protected] Index: Mapping the State of Flex in the Australian Workforce
A special edition report of DCA’s [email protected] Index 2021-2022 titled Mapping the State of Flex in the Australian Workforce highlights a positive link between flexible work and workplace inclusion and shows that the stigma around care, gender and flexible work continues.
D&I 101 - Collecting Diversity Data
DCA's Guide to Conducting a Diversity Survey - How to ask your employees about their diversity.
In 2020, Do We Still Really Need Workplace Gender Equality?
It’s been over 100 years since the first IWD and we’ve come a long way in creating gender equality – but we still have a long way to go. In 2020, gender inequalities continue to limit the ability of both men and women to be respected and to contribute at work and at home.
She's Price(d)less - 2019 update report
She’s Price(d)less is the third in a series of reports that uses econometric modelling applied to data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey to unpack the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap.
Let’s Share the Care
DCA's Let’s Share the Care at Home and Work report, timed to coincide with Mother’s Day on 12 May 2019, is a call to action to end the gender pay gap by enabling women and men in Australian families to ‘share the care’ more equitably.
Myth Busting Sexual Harassment at Work
Using evidence to debunk myths and assumptions around sexual harassment in the workplace.
Cracking the Glass-Cultural Ceiling
DCA's latest report explores why so few culturally diverse females reach top leadership positions in Australia and what organisations can do to better recognise the skill and ambition of culturally diverse female talent.
Engaging men on gender equality
There is heightened interest in engaging men in the gender equality process. Drawing on the latest evidence and experience, this landmark report offers a set of recommendations for how organisations can engage men effectively to achieve gender equality at work.
[email protected] Index 2017-2018
The DCA-Suncorp [email protected] Index 2017-2018 is a landmark study, providing the first-ever national benchmarks for Australian workplaces in regards to the age, cultural background, disability status, gender, Indigenous background, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity of workers.
Capitalising on Culture and Gender in ASX leadership
In this landmark research, Diversity Council Australia and Deakin University, with the financial support of CPA Australia, tracked the extent of cultural diversity among women in leadership in ASX companies from 2004 to 2015.
WordsAtWork - Building inclusion through the power of language
DCA has developed a new Words At Work campaign for workplaces to show how inclusive language can improve workplace culture and drive productivity.
The Economics of the Gender Pay Gap
Recent public debate reveals widespread lack of community understanding about pay equity – what it is, why it exists, and what can be done to address it – as well as a tendency to minimise or explain away the gender pay gap in Australia through reference to ‘women’s choices.’
Older Women Matter
DCA research has found that older women (defined as 45 years plus) represent a sizeable and growing segment of the labour force but Australian organisations are failing to fully harness their skills and talents.
Men Get Flexible!
Although not new, men and flexibility is currently a ‘hot’ topic driven by the increasing number of dual-earner families, intensified fathering expectations and growing recognition that flexible work can generate positive outcomes for men, women, families and organisations.
Case Studies
Creating a nation-leading and inclusive parental leave policy at Smartgroup
Case Study
07 Jul 2022
Smartgroup Corporation on how they constructed their nation-leading and inclusive parental leave policy.
Settlement Services International: promoting gender and sexual diversity inclusion with employees and clients
Case Study
24 Oct 2022
How SSI approached the nuanced differences that can arise with an intersectional approach to Diversity and Inclusion.
Effectively engaging bystanders on sexism and sexual harassment at Aurecon
Case Study
23 Mar 2022
How did Aurecon effectively engage bystanders on sexism and sexual harassment? Read the case study.
WPP AUNZ has announced a target of 50:50 gender distribution in senior leadership roles across the company by 2021.
Case Study
06 Aug 2019
WPP AUNZ has announced a target of 50:50 gender distribution in senior leadership roles across the company by 2021.
Indigenous women making their mark as tradies
Case Study
10 Apr 2019
A national Indigenous recruitment service is successfully placing Aboriginal women into a typically male-dominated workforce through an intensive traineeship.
News
DCA Submission in response to the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022
Media releases
24 Jan 2023
Diversity Council Australia has long advocated for improvements in parental leave provisions in Australia. We welcome the recently tabled changes and commend the government for acting.
DCA welcomes passing of reforms for gender equality at work
Media releases
02 Dec 2022
DCA has welcomed the passing of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill.
Respect At Work - Welcome Reform.
Media releases
29 Nov 2022
Perspectives
DCA's response to the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022
Submissions
18 Jan 2023
DCA has made a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs in response to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022.
Success Works: partner to provide an opportunity for women leaving prison.
Blog
11 Nov 2022
Success Works Partners believes that Alice, and others facing similar barriers, should not have her future determined by her past. We believe that Alice should be given the same employment opportunities others enjoy.
What is so great about the Annual Diversity Debate?
Blog
08 Nov 2022
Members, guests and debaters all love the #DCADebate, here's 10 reasons why you should come along to see what it is all about!
Coming events
27 Apr 2023
Our Gender Equality Network will investigate how employers can comply with their 'positive duty' obligation to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment in the wake of the landmark [email protected] report and the new legislation to preventing sexual harassment at work.
12 Jul 2023
In the lead up to International Non-Binary People's Day on 14 July, this D&I Insights Program will examine how workplaces can be more inclusive of non-binary employees.
05 Oct 2023
At this Gender Equality Network, we will look at the latest research on domestic and family violence and abuse and how workplaces can play a role in addressing the problem.
Webcasts from past events
13 Jul 2022
KPMG, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and DCA are delighted to invite you to a special event to launch the fourth in our important series of research reports on the gender pay gap.
24 Nov 2021
Statistics show that women experience some mental health conditions at higher rates than men, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD and self-harm. In contrast, men are more likely to suicide. And trans and gender diverse people can experience very high levels of psychological distress and are significantly more likely to attempt suicide.