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Your fortnightly newsletter from DCA. Together towards inclusion. |
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How workplaces can support the many faces of ADHD |
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This year’s ADHD Awareness Month theme, The Many Faces of ADHD, reflects the incredible diversity of people who live with this form of neurodivergence. In Australia, that’s estimated to be 1 in 20 people – around 1.4 million individuals, each with unique perspectives, skills, and experiences to share with our workplaces and communities.
Our latest blog explores a personal experiences of living with ADHD – especially during a time when ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence understanding and progress is under threat. At DCA, we encourage employers to take proactive steps to create environments where neurodivergent people feel safe, supported, and accepted. Sharing your neurodivergence should never be mandatory, but inclusive practices must be embedded so that anyone who needs adjustments can access them without fear of stigma.
As we mark ADHD Awareness Month, the hope is that we can move away from deficit-based narratives and instead celebrate the many faces of ADHD, and all neurodivergent people. |
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DCA welcomes new Board member Bronwyn Dodd
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bronwyn Dodd (she/her) to our Board of Directors. Bronwyn brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across banking, housing, health, and community services. She is currently National General Manager of Indigenous Banking at Westpac, where she leads strategic initiatives that promote financial inclusion and drive sustainable economic outcomes for Indigenous communities across Australia. |
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“We are delighted to welcome Bronwyn to the Board. Her leadership experience and commitment to social impact will be invaluable as DCA continues to drive inclusion and productivity. As a proud First Nations leader, she also brings a perspective that will enrich our work.” |
- Sunita Gloster AM (she/her), Chair, DCA |
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Reflections for World Childless Week |
In a society where having children is often assumed to be the “default path,” people who are childless not by choice may experience exclusion, misunderstanding, and bias. At work, this can show up in assumptions about flexibility, caring responsibilities, or even who is considered to have a “family.” Challenging these assumptions and recognising different life paths is key to building truly inclusive workplaces.
Last week during World Childless Week, Liz Campbell (she/her) reflected on how the week has been a great source of comfort and inspiration for the Childless Not By Choice (CNBC) community. |
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Break the class ceiling: Register now for DCA’s landmark research launch |
On Wednesday 15 October, join us in Sydney or online via livestream for the launch of our latest research and in-depth discussion about practical steps that employers can take to build class inclusion at work. The event will include a panel discussion with:
- Stephen Hosie (he/him), Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group
- Brooke Massender (she/her), Global Head of Pro Bono, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
- Lisa Fowkes (she/her), Director Employment Initiatives, Social Ventures Australia
- Professor Hari Bapuji (he/him), Professor in Management, Department of Management and Marketing, Melbourne University
The discussion will cover: -
understanding class, classism, and how they show up at work
- why organisations need to prioritise class inclusion
- what organisational barriers create class exclusive workplaces
- what action organisations can take to create class diverse and inclusive workplaces
Learn more about class inclusion in the workplace. |
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Share your D&I progress through Inclusion at Work Week 2025 |
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DCA’s Inclusion at Work Week (IAWW) takes place from 17-21 November 2025. IAWW is an annual, week-long national celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces where we invite DCA member and non-member organisations to participate and share their diversity and inclusion (D&I) journeys and progress.
This year DCA marks its 40th anniversary and IAWW will focus on the progress we’ve made and how much further we can go. As part of this year’s celebrations, we’re encouraging organisations to share their D&I progress and achievements and what’s next on their D&I journey. |
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Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM (AEST) |
Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM (AEDT) |
Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Time: 2:00PM – 2:30PM (AEDT) |
New Research on Class Inclusion at Work |
In-person (Sydney) | Online
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM (AEDT) |
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Out Leadership’s Australia Summit |
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Out Leadership’s 10th annual Australia Summit is taking place in Sydney from 21-23 October. The Summit will explore how inclusive leadership is transforming workplaces and driving business success across the Asia-Pacific region. CEOs, investors, and advocates will come together to connect and collaborate over the three days on topics such as the future of business, transgender inclusion, intersectionality, ESG, brand trust, and what today’s talent truly values.
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2025 Disability Leadership Oration |
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The annual Disability Leadership Oration is held each year to lead the discussion on disability leadership and play a role in setting the national agenda. This year’s event will take place on 24 November in Canberra and feature a thought-provoking talk by the 2025 Orator, Dwayne Fernandes - a determined individual on a mission to become the first double amputee in space.
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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
Hub Customs House Level 4, 31 Alfred St
Sydney NSW 2000
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