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Your fortnightly newsletter from DCA. Together towards inclusion. |
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Celebrating our collective successes in Diversity and Inclusion |
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As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year of meaningful progress and share some of our great plans for the coming year.
2025 marked a pivotal year for DCA, positioning us for even greater impact. Early this year we welcomed Catherine Hunter (she/her) as DCA’s new CEO, and in June we launched our bold new brand identity. Throughout the year there were many valuable moments of connection and shared learning, including over 200 education programs and 36 events. In 2026, DCA will explore even more ways to bring our community together. We’ve also been working on advancing an exciting new strategic plan for DCA and look forward to sharing more about our priorities and direction in the new year.
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| Supporting and strengthening our member community |
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140 new and returning members organisations joined the DCA community |
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| Events that connected, informed and inspired |
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Evidence-led research to support better practice |
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5 new report and resources |
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| Expanding learning opportunities for our members |
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200 education programs and speaking engagements – our biggest year on record!
1 new Knowledge Program – Anti-Racism Fundamentals |
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| RISE: Advancing intersectionality and anti-racist change |
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25 participating organisations completed the ASSESS to RISE Tool - a self-assessment tool aimed at uncovering and addressing systemic barriers hindering Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) women from advancing into leadership roles - and began implementing priority actions
300+ CARM women accessed mentoring and leadership initiatives including the delivery of 2 major in-person networking events |
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| Advocating for systemic change |
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| Celebrating workplace inclusion |
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Looking ahead: what's coming in 2026 |
Building on the successes from 2025, we’re ready for an ambitious and exciting year ahead. We will continue to deliver practical and timely research, tools, resources, and events with new opportunities for member engagement, education, and impact.
Thank you to our members, partners, and supporters for engaging with us, sharing your insights, and for your commitment to building more inclusive workplaces. We look forward to collaborating with you in 2026 as we continue this work and explore new opportunities to create lasting change. |
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18 December is International Migrants Day |
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We emphasise the enormous positive impact migrants have on Australia’s economy, communities, and workplaces. At a time when we are seeing an increase in harmful and divisive views towards migrant and culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) communities, workplaces have a vital role to play. Safe, respectful, and inclusive work environments can help counter misinformation, build connection, and ensure everyone can contribute their best. |
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Early finding from our 2025-2025 Inclusion@Work Index on workers with disability |
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| “These findings make it clear that many workers with disability across Australia are still working in environments that undermine their safety, wellbeing, and ability to contribute fully.” |
- Catherine Hunter, CEO, Diversity Council Australia |
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While challenges persist, there are clear steps organisations can take to improve inclusion for workers with disability. Our Disability Data at Work report, delivered in partnership with Australian Disability Network (AusDN), explored how organisations can make a meaningful difference by using workplace disability data to guide action |
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AusDN submission on the Disability Discrimination Act |
The Australian Government is reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to ensure that it is working to protect people with disability. AusDN provided a submission informed by insights provided by employers from their network and employees with disability. The submission outlines key consultation findings and recommendations. |
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Reflections from DCA Founding Member ANZ |
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40 years ago, some of Australia’s top business leaders came together to form the Council for Equal Opportunity in Employment — a bold, self-driven initiative to advance equal opportunity in the workplace. That council became DCA. Over the past couple of months, we have been collecting insights from these founding members. Our latest insights come from ANZ CEO, Nuno Matos (he/him). | |
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"The value of joining DCA is the ability to access independent thought leadership on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. ANZ has frequently accessed DCA’s leading research, events and expert advice across all diversity dimensions. Being able to provide this fantastic best-practice information to all our employees is a very worthwhile aspect of our membership. As diversity and inclusion is a constantly evolving area we recognise the importance of partnerships and being able to learn from others."
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- Nuno Matos
Chief Executive Officer, ANZ
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Creating Safe and Respectful Workplaces for First Nations Women |
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Year-end office hours and invoicing |
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The DCA office will be closed from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026. All outstanding invoices must be submitted to accounts@dca.org.au by Monday, 15 December for payment in 2024. Please pay all outstanding invoices by Friday, 19 December.
Please also note that bookings for DCA's education programs for 2025 have now closed and will reopen on 12 January 2026. Send our team an enquiry to begin planning for your 2026 training needs. |
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As we head into the new year, we want to check that we are delivering the content you need when you need it. Please take part in our short Inclusion Matters readership survey. Your insights will help us continue to deliver an impactful newsletter. |
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A warm welcome to the following organisations who recently became members of Diversity Council Australia! | |
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Our final event for 2025 took place on 8 December 2025. If you missed any events from the past year, they are available to view on our website - free to DCA Members.
Our events program will commence in the new year. Visit our website for the most up-to-date event schedule. |
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Australia’s Gender Equality Scorecard |
The WGEA Gender Equality Scorecard provides an annual update on the state of workplace gender equality in Australia. The 2024-25 Scorecard is based on Gender Equality Reports from over 8000 employers and offers an insight into the workplaces of more than 5 million employees across 19 industries in Australia. |
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Pride Pathways: Future LGBTQ+ Leaders |
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Registrations for Pride in Diversity’s Pride Pathways: Future LGBTQ+ Leaders program in either Sydney or Melbourne is now open. This 5-month program, starting in 2026, is a comprehensive talent development training program, specifically designed to prepare early and mid-career LGBTQ+ people for leadership. |
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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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