DCA has developed a new Words At Work campaign for workplaces to show how inclusive language can improve workplace culture and drive productivity.
LGBTIQ+
Building an inclusive workplace for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) employees in your workplace is a litmus test for leading D&I practice in Australia.
In this section, you will find the following resources to help you manage this important aspect of diversity:
Webcasts from past events
Hosted by Bloomberg L.P.
04 Apr 2017
At the next DCA Diversity Leadership Program event, we will have a conversation about what it would take to create more inclusive workplaces so that more out LGBTIQ+ people can fill leadership positions in corporate Australia.
Hosted by Westpac Banking Corporation
Sponsored by Xplore for Success Pty Ltd
13 Oct 2016
Many of us carry unearned advantages over others that we may not even be aware of. These advantages can come from our abilities, age, cultural background, gender identity, physical appearance, sexual orientation or socio-economic status, to name a few.
News
Ask DCA: What do bathrooms have to do with inclusion?
News articles
26 Apr 2017
Answers to your questions on toilets and bathrooms in the workplace.
Happy Mardi Gras - How to show support to LGBTIQ employees every day
News articles
02 Mar 2017
Sydney's Mardi Gras is one of the largest pride parades in the world with about 10,000 participants. Yet a persistent lack of inclusion of LGBTIQ+ employees and failure to acknowledge the diversity of customers could be costing business billions.
Anything but PC - D&I is a vital business tool in 2017 and beyond
Media releases
29 Dec 2016
Many leading practice Australian businesses continue to reap the rewards of diversity and inclusion (D&I) while others in the community want to ignore the benefits, according to Diversity Council Australia.
Perspectives
Transphobia and a life lived on the fringe
Blog
24 May 2017
As Australians, we pride ourselves on giving everyone a fair go. But how inclusive as a society are we really? Not at all, if you're a transgender person like my friend Nadine.
Homophobia is harmful to workers and businesses
Blog
30 Mar 2017
DCA's own Cathy Brown has teamed with RMIT's Raymond Trau to look at the consequences of workplace environments where employees choose to hide their sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status for fear being “out” could damage their careers.
Marriage equality
Position statements
22 Mar 2017
DCA supports marriage equality because we believe it will truly cement workplace fairness and inclusion for the LGBTIQ+ community.