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Gari Yala 2 survey now open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers across Australia are invited to share their experiences in the second phase of Gari Yala, a national study by UTS Jumbunna Centre for Indigenous Education and Research, UTS Business School, and Diversity Council Australia (DCA), with funding from NAB Foundation. This Indigenous-led research aims to create safer, fairer, and more culturally inclusive workplaces, improve access to quality jobs and meaningful careers, and ensure First Nations people can fully participate in the Australian workforce.
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The ‘Gari Yala 2’ Survey opens today, Monday 14 April, and will close on Wednesday 9 May 2025. It is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18 years or over who are currently working or have been employed within the past two years. The survey is completely confidential and takes around 20 minutes to complete. Eligible participants who complete it will be entered into a competition to win one of ten $100 Jarin Street gift vouchers.
Employers are also encouraged to share this survey with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander team members and networks to help drive meaningful change.
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Facing D&I resistance? Explore insights from DCA’s Key Contacts event
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On 31 March, DCA hosted a special event for DCA Member Key Contacts to share the challenges, questions, and concerns they’re encountering in the face of D&I resistance - and to discuss how we can keep driving positive change.
Our research shows that nearly three-quarters of Australian employees support their organisation’s D&I efforts, and that inclusive organisations are more innovative, resilient, and high-performing. Yet, in the broader public sphere, conversations around D&I can often feel increasingly polarised.
To help navigate this complex climate, we’ve captured the key takeaways from the event in a practical Q&A blog – covering the current challenges, what’s fuelling resistance, and the DCA tools and resources that can support your work. Read the blog and explore key insights.
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DCA pre-election survey invites major parties to outline workplace D&I commitments
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As Australia approaches the 2025 Federal Election in May, we have issued a pre-election survey to major political parties, inviting them to share their positions on key issues affecting workplace diversity and inclusion. By inviting these responses, DCA aims to equip Australian organisations with insights into how each party plans to support workplace diversity and inclusion. Learn more and read our pre-election survey as we track how the major parties align on these critical focus areas.
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Nominate a senior leader for the DCA Board – submissions close 24 April
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DCA’s next Annual General Meeting will be held on 25 June 2025 when new board positions will become available. DCA Board nominations for open positions will close on 5PM, Thursday 24 April 2025. In line with our constitution, member organisations may nominate a senior leader for election and we encourage DCA member organisations to share this opportunity with and nominate senior leaders who are passionate about workplace inclusion.
Visit the DCA website to learn more about Board Director eligibility and role requirements, download the Nomination Form, and find details on how to submit your nomination.
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Want to measure D&I in your organisation, but not sure where or how to start?
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Expressions of interest are open for this year’s Inclusive Employer Index. Participation in the index is open to both DCA member and non-member organisations. By running the survey within your organisation, you'll gain deeper, data-driven insights across key diversity dimensions and comprehensive benchmarking against the Australian workforce, other DCA members, and (where applicable) your industry.
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 “The survey has provided so many wonderful insights. It has been great to be able to recognise our strengths as well as identify the areas we can continue to work on. Thank you for all the support you and the team have provided through the experience so far.”
- Belinda Vivian, Chief People Officer, Workskil Australia ‑ Employment and Community Services
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DCA joins Australian leaders calling for fairer rules for skilled migrants
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The Activate Australia’s Skills campaign is a non-partisan alliance campaign of businesses, unions, social services, and community organisations working to improve skills and qualifications recognition policy in order to address the shortages in Australia. The campaign is convened by Settlement Services International (SSI).
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 “DCA has supported Activate Australia’s Skills from the outset, as we believe that unlocking the skills of 620,000 permanent migrants will not only address skills shortages and boost economic security, but is also a vital inclusion strategy,” said DCA CEO, Catherine Hunter (she/her).
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How is your workplace preparing for National Reconciliation Week 2025 (NRW2025)?
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This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, is to remind us that reconciliation is an ongoing journey – one that requires us to learn from the past and push forward together for a better future. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all of us to take action, deepen our understanding, and strengthen our commitment to First Nations truth-telling.
Your workplace can prepare for NRW2025 (27 May to 3 June 2025) by encouraging your teams to attend NRW events and training, engaging senior leaders in reconciliation initiatives, and assessing where your organisation can go further. Find out more at www.reconciliation.org.au.
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DCA to speak on diverse voices in VET this July
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The 34th National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’ will be co-hosted with TAFE Queensland on the Gold Coast from 9 to 11 July 2025.
DCA’s Senior Advocacy and Government Relations Manager, Jacqueline Braw (she/her), will take part in a panel discussion on diverse voices in VET. The conference provides valuable professional development opportunities to enhance capacity and capability in the VET sector. Learn more and register today.
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Equality Australia releases Rainbow Votes Report 2025
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For the second time, Equality Australia has surveyed LGBTIQ+ voters and their supporters to understand what matters most to them. The findings have been released in the 2025 Rainbow Votes Report and show that amid the economic pressures of the cost-of-living crisis, LGBTIQ+ voters remain focused on how policy issues affecting their communities will shape their lives and futures.
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Gender Compass stage 2 now available from Plan International
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Conducted on data gathered through an online survey of 2,522 Australians aged 16 years and over, Gender Compass is a unique, first-of-its-kind research project which segments the broader Australian public into six groups according to their beliefs, policy preferences, and behaviours in relation to gender equality.
Gender Compass acts as a tool to help build a more gender-equal society, shift social norms, and design effective, targeted communications to shift the dial. Request the report and learn more.
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia!
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