News
DCA appoints experienced employee relations advisor as new Member Services Director
29 November 2011
DCA is delighted to announce the appointment of Katriina Tahka as the new Member Services Director. More
Another step towards closing the gender pay gap
10 November 2011
The Australian Government today announced it was prepared to provide over $2 billion to deliver a pay rise to 150,000 of Australia's lowest paid workers in the social and community services sector – the vast majority of them women. More
DCA congratulates EOWA Business Achievement Award winners
9 November 2011
DCA commends those organisations and individuals who won the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency’s (EOWA’s) Business Achievement Awards, announced in Sydney today. More
The UN and improving understanding between cultures
3 November 2011
DCA was delighted to partner with the UNAOC, the Global Dialogue Foundation and other peak bodies, to hold a special event in October aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in intercultural dialogue and cooperation. More
New Australian Indigenous Corporate Network set to make waves
20 October 2011
In partnership, Diversity Council Australia and Reconciliation Australia this week launched the Australian Indigenous Corporate Network. More
Accentuate the positive on ageing
6 October 2011
On the International Day of Older Persons last week, Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan launched the Human Rights Commission’s new Age Positive website to remind us about how much older people continue to contribute to our communities. More
Quotas for women on boards: badly needed or bad idea?
16 September 2011
DCA's Annual Diversity Debate will be held on 22 September in Sydney and will explore whether or not statutory quotas for women on boards are necessary. More
Show me the money on Equal Pay Day 2011
1 September 2011
ABS figures show that the average gender pay gap is 17.2%. In order to close this gap, women would have to work an extra 63 days after the end of the financial year to match what men earn. More
Why ‘Blackface’ is never ok
31 August 2011
DCA believes raising awareness amongst the Australian community about the inappropriateness of blackface is an important part of creating an inclusive society in multicultural Australia. More
New full-time Race Discrimination Commissioner to tackle important issue
12 August 2011
Diversity Council Australia welcomes the appointment of Dr Helen Szoke as Australia’s new full-time Race Discrimination Commissioner tasked with tackling racism and promoting greater understanding between people of different cultures and backgrounds. More
