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The impact and responsibility of effective allyship

In DCA’s latest blog, Marni Panas explores the vital role of allies in creating supportive and inclusive environments. This blog builds on learnings from last week’s event on international perspectives on allyship with DCA’s Global Inclusion & Diversity partners, at which Marni was a panellist.

Marni, a transgender woman and senior leader, Chair of the Board, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, shares a deeply personal story about how a simple act of kindness from a stranger transformed her day.

Marni Panas

This powerful piece delves into what it means to be an effective ally—listening, learning, and standing up for others. Marni’s insights remind us that even the smallest acts of allyship can have a profound impact. Don’t miss this inspiring read!

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Brenna Harding

The power of purple: when workplace inclusion travels home

This year, Wear it Purple Day will be celebrated on Friday 30 August, and once again workplaces have the chance to demonstrate their support for rainbow young people and play their part in creating safe and inclusive environments for all.

In this insightful blog, Brenna Harding, President of the Board at Wear it Purple and Culture, and DEI Manager at DCA member organisation Macquarie Bank, shares the profound impact that celebrating this day can have on workplaces, schools and homes.

Help shape inclusive workplaces: Participate in DCA’s social class research

Share your experience and contribute to DCA’s upcoming research on social class inclusion at work through a confidential, 15-minute survey. 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 or share it with someone you know. Closing 15 September.

Diversity Council Australia Class Inclusion at Work

The Power of First Nations Leadership

The next event in our First Nations Insights Program, ’The Power of First Nations Leadership’, will explore how understanding the past informs future leaders, how to nurture leadership potential in First Nations people, and effective succession planning for First Nations leaders. The event will feature distinguished speakers including Professor Deen Sanders OAM, Partner, Deloitte; Jordin Payne, Principal Aboriginal Community Relationships, Water Corporation; and Abbey Wright, Learning and Development Coordinator, Australian Indigenous Governance Institute. Join us for this insightful webinar on 12 September between 11.00am and 12.30pm AEST – register now!

Did you know? Members can access DCA’s event library anytime!

All employees of DCA member organisations can access past DCA events as recordings on our website. Why not utilise them in training, to increase D&I awareness and knowledge within your team or delve into a particular topic of interest? Simply log in to our website with your work email address to create an account – then you can access all past events as well as DCA research and resources.

Remind your teams that DCA resources and events are accessible to everyone thanks to your membership!

Upcoming events

CEO Roundtable Lunch: Perth

Date: Monday, 2 September, 2024

Time: 12:15pm to 2:00pm AWST

Member Key Contact Community Forum: Perth

Date: Tuesday, 3 September, 2024

Time: 10:30am to 1:00pm AWST

Perth Research Update: 2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index

Date: Thursday, 5 September, 2024

Time: 2:15pm to 4:30pm AWST

The power of First Nations leadership

Date: Thursday, 12 September, 2024

Time: 11:00pm to 12:30pm AEST

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

DCA network activities

Access new resource on race discrimination

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has released a new resource outlining employers' responsibilities under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. It provides five minimum standards to help create anti-racist workplaces and offers essential information for First Nations peoples and racialised employees on their rights and how to address race discrimination at work. Explore the Guideline: Race discrimination in the workplace.

Redefining family: discover the inaugural Uniting Families Report

Uniting NSW.ACT, in partnership with UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, recently released the inaugural Uniting Families Report. The report series aims to shape Australia's understanding of family forms, experiences and diversity over the next 10 years, and challenges the notion that all family experiences are the same. Instead, this report highlights the need for policymakers and practitioners to design systems, laws and services with the full range of family experiences in mind. Read the report.

Hiring Outside the Box: Embracing gender diversity

DCA CEO, Lisa Annese, will feature on the panel of the upcoming Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ webinar series, Hiring Outside the Box. The webinar will focus on embracing gender diversity in the workplace and experts in the field will share practical strategies on building and retaining a gender diverse team. The webinar takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, 28 August 2024 from 1:00pm – 1:30pm AEST. Register to watch the event.

Supprting people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence

Lucy’s Project is a national charity that aims to improve the safety of people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence through collaboration, advocacy, research and education. This 16 and 17 October, Lucy's Project will be hosting a conference where you can learn about emerging and leading practice supports for people and animals experiencing domestic and family violence from leading researchers and practitioners. Early bird tickets available now until 30 August - get your tickets!