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Lisa Annese shares learnings from CSW68
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In her latest blog, DCA CEO Lisa Annese shares key takeaways from the recent 68th Commission for the Status of Women (CSW68) held by the United Nations in New York.
Having worked in the gender equality space for decades, Lisa reflects on the privilege of attending CSW68 as part of the Australian mission alongside DCA Research Director, Dr Jane O’Leary and DCA Member Education Director, Dr Virginia Mapedzahama.
On the eve of our event on the government’s 10-year plan to drive women’s economic equality, Lisa expands on three key learnings from CSW68.
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Read the blog
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Share your thoughts about DCA
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We are taking a fresh look at how our content and messaging reflect our purpose as an organisation at DCA. Please share your views in this brief survey, which takes only about 5 minutes. Your input as a valued member of our community is important to us. Responses are anonymous, and the survey closes 5:00 pm (AEST) on Tuesday 19 April 2024. Complete the survey.
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Register now for DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index
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Would your organisation like to be assessed as an Inclusive Employer?
Register your interest now to participate in this year’s Inclusive Employer Index – a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s committment to D&I.
You’ll collect valuable data by administering our comprehensive survey within your organisation. Explore the state of D&I within your workforce through an interactive dashboard you’ll receive with your results, allowing you to compare them to different benchmarks: the Australian workforce, other DCA members, and where applicable within your industry. If you meet the criteria, you’ll be recognised as one of DCA’s Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025.
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Last chance to join the RISE project
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The RISE Project is a groundbreaking initiative that uses an intersectional lens to help organisations identify and address systemic barriers in the workplace for Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) women. Interested organisations have one last chance to join this transformative project. Learnings can be applied beyond CARM women to other marginalised groups within an organisation.
Please book in an online discussion with us to explore how RISE can fit into your D&I plan, or email us for more information. Applications close on Friday, 26 April 2024.
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Recent findings on key inclusion priorities
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New research from Centre for Inclusive Design sheds light on the key inclusion priorities that Australians want to see in government and the business sector. Based on insights from systemically marginalised communities as well as the analysis of 700,000 online conversations, the report highlights six key areas for improvement. Read the blog.
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Healthcare: bridging the cultural gap
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Janet Irvine manages Settlement Services International’s (SSI) Diversity Training, which aims to provide learning solutions to build culturally responsive workforces. Janet shared her insights with DCA on bridging the cultural gap in healthcare, asking thought-provoking questions such as ‘Is it always polite to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’?’ and ‘Is avoiding eye contact with someone a sign of disrespect?’.
Read Janet’s blog to gain insight into common cultural misunderstandings.
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Call for nominations
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Three director positions on DCA’s Board are vacant at the upcoming Annual General Meeting to be held in June, and each member organisation is entitled to nominate one person to the Board.
Learn more and submit your nomination.
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Webinar: Barriers and enablers to truth-telling
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Join an impactful launch event on Thursday 18 April 2024 from 12pm to 1pm (AEST) as UNSW and Reconciliation Australia introduce "Coming to terms with the past: Identifying barriers and enablers to truth-telling and strategies to promote historical acceptance". Register online to attend.
As we prepare for National Reconciliation Week 2024 (27 May to 3 June), with the theme "Now More Than Ever," let's double our efforts and heed the call for Australians to take up the post-referendum challenge for reconciliation and justice for First Nations peoples. Explore NRW2024 resources.
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia!
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Diversity Council Australia is proudly supported by
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Diversity Council Australia
Hub Customs House Level 4, 31 Alfred St
Sydney NSW 2000
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