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Learn how Indigital’s approach creates culturally governed, community-led impact
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Indigital is a majority Indigenous-owned and managed social enterprise committed to creating lasting systems change through Collective Action. As a trusted intermediary, Indigital partners with resources companies and First Nations communities to weave together Indigenous knowledge with cutting-edge technologies—delivering co-designed solutions that care for Country, strengthen Culture, and support thriving Communities.
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Indigital has created a model where Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing are not just acknowledged, but are central. This model helps in building trust through deep community relationships to ensure that all engagements are community-led and culturally governed.
The impact of Indigital’s model has been beneficial for their people, communities, and corporate partners with a D&I strategy that directly influences their growth and reputation as leaders in social impact through cultural partnership.
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Advancing Women’s Leadership: A conversation at Government House
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Last week, DCA was honoured to be welcomed by our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, who hosted an inspiring conversation on accelerating women’s leadership.
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DCA Board Chair Sunita Gloster AM, led the conversation with acclaimed author and journalist Catherine Fox AM, in discussion about her latest book Breaking the Boss Bias: How to Get More Women into Leadership. They were also joined by Julie Reilly OAM, CEO of Australians Investing in Women.
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The event brought together leaders and experts in women’s leadership and gender equality to explore the current state of women’s leadership, the progress made, and the key challenges that remain in accelerating change, all themes in Ms Fox's new book. This conversation reflects the gender equity work we champion at DCA, building inclusive leadership and addressing systemic barriers.
Explore DCA’s research and resources on gender equality.
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Learn how the City of Sydney has benefited from DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index
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The City of Sydney participated in DCA’s 2023-2024 Inclusive Employer Index with their Index results surpassing the national benchmark. The Index is 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.
Yesterday, DCA’s CEO Catherine Hunter (she/her) joined Chris Youness (he/him), People and Culture Leader, Service Transformation Specialist and Lindsey Bolivar (she/her), Manager of Employee and Organisational Success at City of Sydney to discuss their experience with the Inclusive Employer Index and why D&I efforts need to be embedded into an organisation’s core systems to achieve lasting change.
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If you were unable to join yesterday's webinar, a recording of the event will be available in the coming days. If you would like to learn more about becoming an Inclusive Employer, view our webinar recording outlining the key components of the Inclusive Employer Index for 2025-2026, read our frequently asked questions, or email research@dca.org.au to discuss further.
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Commonwealth public sector pay gaps now available
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On Wednesday 21 May 2025, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published the Commonwealth public sector pay gaps for 120 employers and 2 corporate groups for the first time.
The data, from 2023, shows that Commonwealth public Sector employers generally have lower gender pay gaps than their counterparts in the private sector and that the Commonwealth public sector has achieved gender-balance of the workforce, across all manager levels, in every remuneration quartile and on governing bodies.
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Read the details on WGEA’s website, including an option to download the Scorecard report, where individual gender pay gap information for each Commonwealth employer is available.
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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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2025 Asian Australian Leadership Awards
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The Asian-Australian Leadership Awards celebrate the valuable contributions that Asian-Australians bring to the country. Applications for the 2025 Asian Australian Leadership Awards open on Monday 2 June 2025. The Awards recognise the achievements and leadership of young Asian-Australians across several different categories. We are thrilled that DCA Board Chair, Sunita Gloster, has been asked to sit on this year’s judging panel.
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Registration for 2025 AWEI Practice Point Sessions now open
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Pride in Diversity’s 2025 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Practice Point sessions are currently running each week until October. Each session delves into key insights from the most recent Practice Point report and features discussions with the Pride Inclusion Programs data analysts to create a unique opportunity to explore the data in the real world. Registering for the sessions is free; however, recordings are only available to members of Pride in Diversity.
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Supporting neurodivergent employees to thrive
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SuperFriend’s groundbreaking whitepaper, Supporting Neurodivergent Workers, explores the important intersection of neurodivergence and mental health at work, and unpacks how Australian employers can better support neurodivergent employees to thrive. Data shows that when given the right support, such as empathetic leadership, sensory-friendly workspaces, structured tasks, and clear communication, neurodivergent workers not only perform better, but contribute to stronger retention, productivity, and innovation.
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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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