Your fortnightly newsletter from DCA. Together towards inclusion. |
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New data reveals confronting truths about workplace sexual harassment
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In our latest Index Insights, we explore worker experiences of sexual harassment and, in partnership with Our Watch, provide practical guidance on being an active bystander. We asked workers if in the past 12 months:
- they had experienced sexual harassment at work
- who it came from
- their employer’s response to it
- if their workplace had any recognised risks for sexual harassment.
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The findings show 18% of workers experienced sexual harassment at work in the 12 months prior to the survey. Just as alarming were the workplace responses to cases of sexual harassment: |
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These Index Insights are part of an in-depth report on inclusion at work as a protective factor against sexual harassment, coming 26 August 2026. |
Knowing isn't enough: taking action on sexual harassment |
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Employers drive systemic change, but everyone has a role in calling out and preventing sexual harassment at work.
Being an Active Bystander is DCA and Our Watch’s resource on how to interrupt, de-escalate and prevent sexual harassment at work, and how to support targets of sexual harassment. |
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Three ways workplaces can prevent harm by supporting bystander action |
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Bystander action is critical in identifying and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, but it shouldn't shift responsibility from employers who are accountable for the safety of their people.
That responsibility includes creating a workplace where employees feel safe and supported to speak up. Bystander action is only effective in an environment where raising concerns is encouraged, taken seriously, and free from risk of negative consequences. Alisha Taylor-Jones (she/they), Workplace Implementation Lead at Our Watch, shares insights and practical ways workplaces can support bystander action. |
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How is your workplace marking National Reconciliation Week? |
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. Held annually from 27 May – 3 June, NRW commemorates two significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey: the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court’s Mabo decision.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is 'All In', a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. We encourage you to explore the official NRW Calendar to find events across Australia, including cultural performances, community gatherings, panel discussions, and more.
Hosting an NRW event that’s open to the public? Don’t forget to add it to the official calendar! |
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Book a DCA speaking engagement
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Great conversations can create real change for inclusion when they're grounded in evidence.
Our Speakers Bureau connects you with trusted experts who draw on Australia's leading D&I research to deepen understanding and inspire practical action. Whether you need a keynote, a panelist or a tailored session - in person, virtual or hybrid - our experts bring insight and credibility across a wide range of topics, including: |
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- diversity dimensions such as gender, race, disability, LGBTQ+
- research insights, resources and practical toolkits
- inclusive leadership and recruitment
- cultural intelligence
- unconscious bias
- sexual harassment
- D&I planning and implementation
- intersectionality.
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Are your leaders and teams culturally intelligent? |
New tailored offerings to build cultural intelligence |
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Culturally intelligent leaders are key to building culturally and multi-faith inclusive workplaces. DCA’s new knowledge program Leading with Cultural Intelligence equips your people leaders with the mindsets, behaviours and tools to create psychologically safe, culturally responsive, and faith inclusive teams.
Leading with Cultural Intelligence: 2-hour program | For people managers, team leaders, senior and C-suite executives | Learn more and book
For all team members, Cultural Intelligence for Multicultural and Multifaith Teams delves into building effective, psychologically safe team collaboration. Cultural Intelligence for Multicultural and Multifaith Teams: 90-minute program | For all team members | Learn more and book |
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Capture D&I data safely and respectfully with DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index
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More than your average D&I survey, the Inclusive Employer Index offers in-depth insights into how different demographic groups are experiencing inclusion and exclusion in your workplace, using our leading practice D&I data collection guidelines. Participants can use the interactive Index dashboard to easily analyse the data to map and track the impact of your D&I initiatives over time, identify strengths and risks, and build your case for future action.
The data captured by the Index also covers the five employee experience questions required for WGEA’s Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Citation. |
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Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AEST
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Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm AEST |
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm AEST |
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This September across 5 capital cities: the Women in Leadership Summit |
DCA is proud to partner with the Women in Leadership Summit, taking place on 1-3 September 2026 across five cities in Australia.
Delivered by the Women Leaders Institute in national partnership with UN Women Australia, the summit offers a structured learning journey. This includes pre-summit strategy labs, interactive onsite workshops and post-event accountability webinars. Our CEO, Catherine Hunter, will be joining a keynote panel in Sydney, alongside a standout line-up that includes Ellen Fanning (ABC), Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM, and Alexia Hilbertidou (GirlBoss NZ). DCA Members can access a $100 discount on top of the current early bird price. |
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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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