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Public school teachers change lives.
And on Public Education Day, I couldn’t miss the chance to celebrate them with the AEU.
So great to be there for this event.
“Education is the best weapon we have for dismantling disadvantage” @AlboMP at @AEUfederal’s Public Education Day Luncheon… fully funding public schools is one of the best ways we can address growing inequality let’s fully fund public schools now #foreverychild #proudtobepublic
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Congratulations Sam Mostyn AO on her appt as Australia's 28th Governor-General. ✨
Sam has been a longstanding friend & associate of DCA, with time as Deputy Chair of the Board, as well as providing leadership & insight on our shared vision of a gender-equal future in Australia.
Samantha Mostyn AO has been appointed as Australia’s next governor-general, assuming the role on 1 July, 2024.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/s…
A wonderful appointment. Sam Mostyn is a dear friend of @DivCouncilAus and her record on working hard for a better Australia is superb. Congratulations, Sam - you will do Australia proud.
Great news. Now we have to do the same for Early Childhood Educators. #payequity #genderequality abc.net.au/news/2024-03-15/a…
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At #CSW68 Australia's recent steps to offer data transparency on the gender pay gap and the National Gender Equality Strategy have been highlighted as world-leading actions to accelerate change.
While we celebrate these milestones, there is so much more to be done.
Wonderful to be in the room with the incredible team at @globalcompact and @champs_change today, focussing on closing the global gender equality gap.
#CSW68 @UN_CSW #GenderEquality
In support of the @UN_CSW theme to accelerate the achievement of gender equity, the UN @globalcompact & the private sector are gathering to discuss how to close the global gender equality gap & foster a more inclusive, equitable world.
Live now: @SenKatyG making the country statement for Australia at #CSW68 @UN_CSW in New York. A privilege to be here with my colleagues from @DivCouncilAus and the whole Aus. Mission. #genderequity
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DCA is proud to be part of a cohort of Aus reps in NY to mark the start of the UN's 68th session on the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68).
DCA team members @LisaAnnese @Jane_OLeary @vmapedzahama are embarking on a promising week for the DCA Delegation at UN CSW68.🌟
Last night, Aust. Gov hosted a welcoming event in New York to mark the start of the United Nation’s 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), hosted by James Larsen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission the UN. #CSW68 #GenderEquality
Last night, Aust. Gov hosted a welcoming event in New York to mark the start of the United Nation’s 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), hosted by James Larsen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission the UN. #CSW68 #GenderEquality – at Manhattan, NY
@SenKatyG @DrJaneOLeary @DrVirginiamapedzaha @AnnaCody04 @AnnikaFreyer @CEWAus @officeforwomen @WGEAgency @WGEADirector @eraaustralia @DivCouncilAus
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DCA is thrilled to see the release of the govt's Working for Women #GenderEquality Strategy & commend its emphasis on centring lived experiences & evidence-based approaches. 👏👇👏👇 @LisaAnnese
'Working for Women', a National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality. The Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher, outlined priority areas for improvements in women’s affairs, including paying superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave. genderequality.gov.au/
A great step forward to Australian women & families. @DivCouncilAus had been advocating for super to be paid on parental leave& welcomes this news. Women shouldn’t be economically disadvantaged 4 the important role they play in rearing & raising the next generation. #IWD2024
The @AlboMP @AustralianLabor Government will pay superannuation on Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025. This is part of our efforts to ensure women earn more, keep more of what they earn, and retire with more as well @SenKatyG @StephenJonesMP @AmandaRishworth #auspol #ausecon
A great appointment!
The Commission welcomes the appointment of Giridharan Sivaraman as the next Race Discrimination Commissioner, announced this morning by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC.
Mr Sivaraman commences his role on Monday March 4.
Read more: loom.ly/lrTniE4
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"Australia as a whole does not have strong racial literacy skills & many struggle to see how language can be used to acknowledge & address racism & racial discrimination in the workplace." DCA CEO @LisaAnnese speaking to @hello_leaders.
Read more: helloleaders.com.au/article/…
Language is a powerful tool within the workplace and a greater focus on racial literacy could be an important step towards making workplaces more inclusive. We spoke to @DivCouncilAus to learn more.
Read: helloleaders.com.au/article/…
#inclusion #racism
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DCA CEO @LisaAnnese providing evidence today alongside @eraaustralia at Public Hearing for #PaidParentalLeave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. We believe PPL reforms will advance gender equality, women in workforce & benefit businesses & employees. ✨
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Want to take a deep dive into the world of #Diversity & #Inclusion? Check out latest ep from @retailaustralia with guest @LisaAnnese DCA CEO. 🌟
Season Six of Retail Therapy is here, and we're diving deep into the realm of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. To kick things off, we're honoured to welcome Lisa Annese, CEO of @DivCouncilAus as our first guest.
Listen now: retail.org.au/podcast/season…
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We're delighted to announce DCA CEO @LisaAnnese has been appointed to the NSW Women’s Advisory Council.✨
The initiative will play a key role in advancing #GenderEquality by advising the NSW Govt on issues affecting women & girls across the state. 👏
#NSWWomensAdvisoryCouncil
NSW’s Minister for Women Jodie Harrison has finalised and appointed the 12 members that will sit on the new Women’s Advisory Council.
womensagenda.com.au/latest/t…
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Our deepest condolences to Peta Murphy MP's family, colleagues and staff. Peta was a human rights champion and we are grateful for her advocacy and support for a Federal Human Rights Act in Australia.
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Don't miss this free event for #HumanRightsWeek!🌟 Join DCA CEO @LisaAnnese & panel to discuss creating safe workplace cultures in difficult times. Register below 👇 @VEOHRC @IPAAVic
Join us on 7 December for an online panel discussion ‘Creating safe spaces for staff in troubling times – Human rights, leadership and workplace culture’, presented in partnership with @IPAAVic for Human Rights Week 2023, with support from @DivCouncilAus.
ALT Against an orange background, a circular portrait of Lisa Annese, Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Council Australia, smiles towards the camera. She has long wavy black hair and is wearing a black jacket over a red dress. White text reads: 'Panel discussion: Creating safe spaces for staff in troubling times - Human rights, leadership and workplace culture. Thursday 7 Dec, 12-1.30pm. A free event - register via vic.ipaa.org.au/events. Part of Human Rights Week 2023'. Below the orange block are the logos for IPAA Victoria, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission and Diversity Council Australia.)