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Burnout and inclusion: why they’re connected
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Burnout isn’t just about long hours or high-pressure deadlines—it is deeply connected to how included and supported people feel at work. Recent research reveals that around half of workers are experiencing burnout, with an even greater impact on marginalised individuals.
Today, on International Day of People with Disability, it’s important to highlight how systemic barriers exacerbate these challenges. Employees experiencing marginalisation often face added stress from the compounding nature of microaggressions, tokenism, or outright discrimination. For example, people with disability may need to navigate inaccessible environments, heightened scrutiny, or the emotional toll of masking their differences to conform to workplace norms.
At a recent DCA event, our CEO Lisa Annese joined a panel of experts to unpack the link between burnout and inclusion. They explored why organisations must go beyond surface-level solutions and address the underlying factors—such as exclusion and inequity—that contribute to burnout.
Discover their insights and learn how a proactive, inclusive approach can make all the difference in our latest blog, Why Burnout is an Inclusion Issue.
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Choose Inclusion: International Day of People with Disability
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We encourage you to join the Australian Disability Network’s (AusDN) campaign, Choose Inclusion. The campaign aims to remove barriers and highlight steps toward creating accessible and inclusive workplaces.
AusDN has released new inclusion resources each week for 7 weeks leading up to today, on topics such as inclusive access, workplace adjustments and inclusive attitudes.
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Explore the resources and be part of promoting awareness, understanding and acceptance of more than 5.5 million people with disability in Australia.
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16 Days of Activism: The role of workplaces in primary prevention of violence against women
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The case for gender equality extends far beyond compliance, ‘wokeness’ or fairness—it is rooted in the undeniable link between gender inequality, including the disrespect and devaluing of women, and the prevalence of violence against them.
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Gender inequality, including rigid stereotypes and power imbalances, creates the social context for this violence, and addressing these systemic issues is essential to prevention.
Workplaces can play a critical role in driving change by challenging harmful norms, implementing gender equality strategies, offering paid family violence leave, and supporting women in leadership.
Read the blog for actionable tips to get you started.
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National Anti-Racism Framework
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The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched the National Anti-Racism Framework—a comprehensive plan to address racism across society, with 63 recommendations spanning law, health, education, media, arts, and workplaces.
DCA was proud to be a member of the National Anti-Racism Framework Multicultural Advisory Group that provided advice and support in ensuring the framework reflects community needs.
We fully support this work and its alignment with our Racism at Work advocacy, where we continue to provide evidence-based insights and practical tools to help workplaces identify and eliminate racism. We encourage you to explore the recommendations and consider how your organisation can contribute to this vision.
Read the full Framework or summary.
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Year-end office hours and invoicing
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The DCA office will be closed from 5:00 pm (AEDT) Friday, 20 December to 9:00 am (AEDT) on Monday, 6 January. All outstanding invoices must be submitted to accounts@dca.org.au by Monday, 16 December for payment in 2024. Please pay all outstanding invoices by Friday, 20 December to close off the year.
Please also note that bookings for DCA's education programs for 2024 have now closed. Send our team an enquiry to begin planning for your 2025 training needs.
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Register for DCA’s next Case Study Conversation: Hotel Etico’s Independence Program
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In Australia, only 53% of people with disability aged 15-64 are in the labour force, compared to 84% of people without disability. People with disability can often find it difficult to secure meaningful work, especially in non-segregated work settings. At this case study conversation, DCA’s CEO Lisa Annese, will talk to Hotel Etico Australia’s General Manager, Saraya O’Connell, about how they have facilitated a world-class training and live-in program for people with disability.
Register now | Online | 1:00pm to 2:00pm (AEDT) Thursday 5 December 2024
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Unstoppable: Progress towards gender equality and pay equality in Australian sport
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The Unstoppable report celebrates a decade of groundbreaking progress towards gender and pay equality in Australian sport, showcasing unprecedented advancements. Released by the Champions of Change Coalition Sport Group, the report highlights milestones such as increased representation and participation, prize money parity, and the rise of elite women’s competitions. Explore the actionable strategies in the full report.
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2023-24 Gender Equality Scorecard: Progress, But the Gap Persists
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The 2023-24 Gender Equality Scorecard reveals a mixed landscape in Australia’s workplaces. The scorecard offers an insight into the workplaces of over 5 million employees across 19 industries in Australia. While some improvement has been seen since last year, women still earn only 78 cents for every dollar men earn—a difference of $28,425 annually. Explore the insights in the Scorecard.
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Take action to remove barriers for overseas-trained workers
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By activating the potential of Australia’s overseas-trained workforce, we can add $9 billion to Australia's GDP annually and address critical shortages in healthcare, construction, and childcare. Activate Australia’s Skills is spearheading a movement to reform our skills recognition system, and DCA has joined the alliance. Learn more and act by signing the open letter.
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia!
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