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Inclusion@Work Index 2023-24 launched

Today DCA launched the fourth iteration of the Inclusion@Work Index, a comprehensive report on the state of inclusion and exclusion in the Australian workforce. Conducted every two years, the index draws insights from a nationally representative sample of 3,000 respondents and highlights the case for inclusion: it creates a better work environment that boosts employee wellbeing and fuels performance.

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This year’s index offers a unique perspective on the state of inclusion in Australia in comparison to the surveys prior to and during the pandemic. Findings show that worker experience with exclusion has increased post-pandemic, while their sense of connection and contribution at work has decreased. On the other hand, those workplaces taking action on diversity and inclusion continue to see higher employee satisfaction, better teamwork, and are more likely to have a positive impact on employee mental health.

News

Collective action to 'Count Her In'

As International Women’s Day approaches, DCA CEO Lisa Annese shares an update on initiatives aimed at advancing gender equality throughout March. DCA encourages organisations to adopt an intersectional and inclusive approach in observing International Women's Day, both during the week itself and throughout the entire month.
In her latest blog post, Lisa comments on the recently published data on the gender pay gap, and highlights DCA’s upcoming participation in the UN’s 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York. Read the blog.

DCA members to access global resources from GIDA

DCA is a proud founding member of GIDA, the Global Inclusion & Diversity Alliance. GIDA is committed to collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience across borders, and in 2024 will be trialling a resource sharing project. Our partners, Community Business (Asia), Diversity Works (New Zealand) and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, have provided exclusive access for DCA members to a selection of their D&I resources. Explore the resources (accessible by members only).

What to watch

Ming Long AM delivers keynote at 2024 Wang Gungwu lecture

On Monday, 26 February, Ming Long AM, DCA Board Chair, delivered the keynote speech at the 2024 Wang Gungwu lecture. The annual lecture celebrates the enduring contributions of Chinese Australians to our nation. Read more about the lecture and where to view it.

Ming Long, Linda Burney and Tanya Ha smiling next to each other

Ming Long speaking on stage at the Wang Gungwu lecture. Ming is a Chinese Australian woman with short black hair, wearing glasses and professional attire

Group photo from Wang Gungwu lecture with Ming Long at the back in the middle, and Wang Gungwu in the middle at the front

Staying the course for meaningful reconciliation

DCA’s First Nations Insights event series kicked off last week with a powerful event on advancing organisations’ reconciliation efforts, recognising and hearing truth-telling, naming and addressing racism - and the importance of centring First Nations’ voice and lived experiences. At the event, DCA also shared its new Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. You can watch the event recording here.

Upcoming events

Centring voice when creating workplace D&I change
Date: Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024
Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm AEDT

Increasing pathways and opportunities for people with disability in the workforce
Online / In-person
Date: Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024
Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm AEDT

RISE Project update: Building pathways to leadership for CARM women
Date: Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm AEDT

10-year plan to drive women's economic equality
Date: Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm AEST

Events are free for DCA member organisation employees. Become a DCA member!

DCA network activities

WGEA pay gaps published

The first set of private sector gender pay gap data was published earlier this week. DCA’s new information page shares useful resources to guide members. DCA CEO Lisa Annese spoke with ABC TV news this week about the recently published data.
In line with this, Champions of Change Coalition have released a new report, Closing Gender Pay Gaps: Our Actions and Commitment, which provides median gender pay gap data for their members, together with a framework for understanding and responding to gender pay gaps and priority actions the Coalition is taking to close them.

2024 National Working Families Survey

The National Working Families Survey is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to give a voice to working parents and carers to shape inclusive workplace policies and practices for a more family-friendly Australia and is open from Monday 19 February to Sunday, 17 March. Take the survey or share it in your organisation.

NSW Women's Week 2024 | 4-10 March

NSW Women’s Week 2024 is a week-long event focused on inclusivity and celebrating the achievements of women across the state. The event will culminate in the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024 ceremony on Thursday, 7 March. Read more about NSW Women’s Week.