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Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective
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As we prepare for tomorrow's event, Breaking Dad: how to boost men sharing parental leave, we’re pleased to bring you a guest blog tied to the event’s theme, along with a useful list of DCA and other resources. In her blog, ‘Dads and extended parental leave: A personal perspective’, Emily Smeed, Logistics Contract Manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, reflects on her family’s experience with parental leave.
Tomorrow's event will feature a range of insights from panellists including: Frances Feenstra, Associate Director at People Measures and Founding Chair and member of Research Committee, The 100% Project; Michael Day, Partner, Finance Advisory, KPMG Australia; Juliana Nkrumah AM, Manager, Gender Equality & Women's Safety, Settlement Services International; and Ashley Scott, Executive Officer, Rainbow Families. Emily will also join the panel to share her story.
The event will also include a discussion on the unique challenges trans and gender-diverse families face in accessing parental leave, with insights from Rainbow Families. We will be featuring more on this topic in future blogs, highlighting the range of perspectives and challenges related to parental leave for diverse types of families.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how we can create a more equitable approach to parental leave. DCA members can register for the online event until 10am on Wednesday, 14 August.
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Read the blog
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Have your say in DCA’s survey on social class
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There’s still time to contribute to DCA’s upcoming research on social class inclusion at work through this confidential, 15-minute survey, open till 15 September. The research project is set to be released mid-2025 and aims to develop practical recommendations for employers to address class-based inclusion and exclusion.
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DCA seeks responses from employees of all class backgrounds, as well as from HR/D&I practitioners, on their experiences and workplace initiatives. Your input is crucial in shaping more inclusive workplaces in Australia – take the survey now!
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Register for DCA’s event with the Global Inclusion & Diversity Alliance
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Join us for an insightful webinar, Allyship – an international perspective, with our Global Inclusion Diversity Alliance (GIDA) partners, featuring a recorded session and a live panel discussion centred around enhancing our understanding of allyship and how it works best in a range of workplace settings.
The event will feature:
- Janet Ledger, CEO of Community Business (Asia)
- Jeiz Robles, Director of DE&I Community Business (Asia)
- Marni Parnas, Chair of the Board, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
- Maretha Smit, CEO, Diversity Works, NZ
- Lisa Annese, CEO, DCA
- Sheetal Deo, Senior Manager RISE Project, DCA
- Christina Ryan, CEO, Disability Leadership Institute
- Professor Peter Anderson, Director Indigenous Research Unit, Griffith University.
The webinar will take place from 1:30 - 3:00pm AEST on Tuesday, 20 August. Register now.
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DCA is coming to Perth!
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DCA is coming to Perth this September, with event registrations open for two events:
- Monday 2 September: Member organisation CEOs and Managing Directors gather for the CEO Roundtable Lunch
- Tuesday 3 September: DCA member organisation Key Contacts based in Perth can register for the Key Contact Community Forum, a not-to-miss event where they will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from one another, build relationships and deepen the connection to DCA.
- Thursday 5 September: Research update on the 2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index. Discover how inclusion and exclusion have changed post-pandemic, how inclusive workplaces are for First Nations workers and how you can build team inclusion at your organisation.
See details on registration below.
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Take action on gender pay equity: WGEA Equal Pay Day – 19 August
WGEA’s Equal Pay Day 2024 is coming up on 19 August, marking the 50 days into the new financial year that women in Australia must work to earn the same, on average, as men did last year. This year's theme is "it doesn't add up", and the day serves as a crucial reminder for employers to assess their pay practices and take concrete steps to close the gap. This Equal Pay Day, we encourage you to try WGEA's recently launched Action Planning Tool, designed to help employers identify key actions to improve gender equality in the workplace.
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New guide to tackle racism in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a powerful new resource, 5 Common Myths and Misconceptions about Racism, aimed at enhancing racial literacy in Australia. This self-reflection guide helps individuals critically engage with and dispel common myths that hinder productive conversations about race. Read and share this guide with your networks to promote meaningful change.
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The Bloody Big Survey exposes the state of period poverty in Australia
The Bloody Big Survey, a groundbreaking study on menstruation by Share the Dignity, has revealed critical insights into period poverty in Australia. This extensive survey, the largest of its kind with over 150,000 responses, found that 64% of respondents struggled to afford period products, and 56% missed work due to their period, costing an estimated $9.6 billion annually. The findings highlight the urgent need for continued advocacy and action to end period poverty nationwide. Discover the results.
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia!
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