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Five inclusion priorities for government action
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DCA congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their re-election and look forward to continuing to work with the federal government to build a more inclusive and equitable Australia.
As Australia grapples with economic uncertainty and shifting workforce needs, building more inclusive workplaces isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s smart policy. Evidence-based advocacy efforts built on research and lived experience, prove that when people feel respected, valued and included at work, everyone benefits.
We’ve identified five key priorities where government action can drive real change.
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DCA’s latest resource hub: explore the connection of D&I to ESG
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DCA’s latest online hub exploring Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is now live. It outlines what it is, how D&I and ESG are linked, plus the state of play of ESG related reporting in Australia. It also suggests actions for ESG strategy, reporting, and operations.
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D&I is connected to all three ESG criteria – social, governance, and environmental.
In today’s evolving ESG landscape, investors, regulators are looking beyond surface-level data to more meaningful social impact. They want to see organisations are fostering genuine inclusion — not only as a social good, but as a driver of long-term sustainability, governance excellence, and trust.
Join us this Thursday 15 May for our event, ‘From metrics to meaning: The role of inclusion in ESG’, in person in Sydney or online to hear how leading DCA Members, are making D&I a core pillar of their ESG strategies
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Thank you for shaping the future of DCA membership
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We’re grateful to all our members who shared their insights in the 2025 Member Survey. Your feedback plays a vital role in strengthening the value of DCA membership for the entire D&I community.
Members highlighted our evidence-based research, inspiring events program, and rich website content as top benefits. With 89% of respondents satisfied or very satisfied with DCA membership, 85% reporting growth in their D&I capabilities, and 82% of members valuing the timeliness and relevance of our communications, it’s clear that DCA continues to make a positive impact.
In 2024, members identified their top three key D&I focus areas as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ inclusion, Disability and Accessibility, and Gender Equality. The top areas of work our members are engaged in are: inclusive recruitment, strategy and policy development, and inclusive leadership.
In response to strong demand for greater connection among D&I practitioners, we’re introducing more opportunities to network both virtually and in person. Explore everything DCA membership offers with one of our virtual tours, open to all.
If you missed the survey, we’d still love to hear from you—email us at memberservices@dca.org.au.
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Demonstrate your commitment to DCA’s mission with a sponsorship of the Anna McPhee Memorial Oration
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We are excited to share that our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, will deliver this year's Anna McPhee Memorial Oration on Class Inclusion on Friday, 22 August 2025. This will be a special milestone event in what is also DCA’s 40th Anniversary year.
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We invite organisations to become a Major Partner and sponsor this landmark occasion. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to align your organisation with DCA's mission and demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. As a sponsor, your organisation will benefit from extensive visibility among a broad and influential audience, positioning you as a leader in promoting equitable workplaces. For more details on sponsorship opportunities and to obtain a prospectus, please contact events@dca.org.au.
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What is the Inclusive Employer Index and how does it work?
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Curious about the Inclusive Employer Index? DCA is now inviting Expressions of Interest for this year’s Inclusive Employer Index - a powerful diagnostic tool to assess your organisation’s D&I progress, benchmark strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and provide actionable insights to enhance your approach to D&I.
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Our comprehensive survey removes the work of designing your own. By running the survey within your organisation, you'll gain deeper, data-driven insights across key diversity dimensions.
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In case you missed last week’s webinar explaining more about the Index, a recording is now available.
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Share the Gari Yala 2 survey with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander team members and networks
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Gari Yala SurveyAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers across Australia are invited to share their experiences in the second phase of the national, Indigenous-led Gari Yala survey. This 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. The ‘Gari Yala 2’ Survey opened on 14 April and is closing Saturday 31 May 2025. Learn more about the survey and eligibility.
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The history and significance of National Reconciliation Week (NRW2025)
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Each year, NRW runs from 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. NRW started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 (the International Year of the World’s Indigenous Peoples). In 1996, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week and in 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to provide national leadership on reconciliation.
Today, NRW is celebrated in workplaces, schools, community organisations and groups, and by individuals Australia-wide. This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. Reconciliation Australia provides resources, event calendars, news, and facts around NRW.
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Assess and evaluate utilising AIGI's Indigenous Governance Toolkit
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Join the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) for their upcoming webinar on Wednesday 4 June, 12 – 2pm AEST, 'Assessing Your Governance and AIGI’s Toolkit Debrief’. This webinar will guide attendees through how to assess governance from a First Nations perspective, using AIGI’s tools and resources. While the webinar is grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance principles, it is open to all and offers an exciting opportunity to deepen one's understanding of governance through an Indigenous lens.
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View and share the new prevention video series by Our Watch
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Our Watch has partnered with sector organisations to produce This is prevention, a new video content series. The series showcases the breadth and value of prevention initiatives nationwide, which support governments, organisations, and the general public to understand what prevention looks like in practice and why it is so important.
Three new videos have been produced to help people understand the link between gender equality and violence against women. Support primary prevention and Our Watch's work by sharing this content across your social media channels, internal communications, and with partners.
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New Racial Dignity Framework
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The Racial Dignity Framework (RDF) was developed and recently launched in Melbourne by Kathomi Gatwiri, Associate Professor and award-winning researcher. The model explores the intersection of race and dignity. The RDF positions racism as an assault on dignity, which can be experienced on various personal, ideological, social, political, cultural and institutional levels and can be used to understand experiences of exclusion for many marginalised groups. Many organisations have already successfully piloted the framework to support a safe supportive environment to reflect collectively on how their organisation can embed concepts of dignity across all facets of their work and relationships. Tickets to the RDF launch in Sydney on 21 May are available from Eventbrite.
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Join the Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth
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Join Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett on a section of the 400-kilometre Walk for Truth taking place starting on Sunday 25 May in Portland, VIC and ending Wednesday 18 June at the Victorian Parliament. The Walk for Truth aims to bring everyone together to walk toward truth, celebrate the strength and resistance of Aboriginal people, and be proud to have the oldest living culture in the world as ours.
Public Walk sections range from 1.5kms to 26kms, and people can join for as little or as much as they like. More information about each Public Walk Section can be found on the event page.
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Join Amaze this June for their A-Plus Open Program
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The A-Plus Program is a 10-week professional development program using an integrated approach that moves beyond awareness. It’s a blended learning solution that combines self-paced content with facilitated workshops, allowing organisations to roll it out across departments, functions, or the entire organisation. The program provides practical knowledge and tools to help create meaningful and lasting change for Autistic and neurodivergent people across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
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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 Limited
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Sydney NSW 2000
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