Diversity Council Australia

Diversity Council Australia provides Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Programs across Australia as the nation’s leading independent peak body for over 40 years, supporting almost 1,300 member organisations employing over two million Australians.

• Delivers evidence-based learning solutions including facilitator-led training (face-to-face and online), self-paced eLearning programs, and tailored knowledge programs designed to build organisational D&I capability.
• Research-led approach informed by five major D&I research streams: cultural diversity in leadership, anti-racism, mainstreaming flexibility, data collection and reporting, and intersectionality.
• Hosts regular events and webinars covering all diversity dimensions, including D&I Insights Program, Gender Equality Network, First Nations Insights Program, CEO roundtables and member forums.
• Evidence-centred on lived experience with subject matter experts and practitioners to help organisations leverage diverse talent pools and drive business improvements.

Best for: Member organisations seeking structured, research-backed diversity and inclusion capability building across all dimensions, from CEO to frontline level.

Diversity Council Australia supports DEI Strategy development across Australia through research-led guidance grounded in insights from 1,300 member organisations.

• Strategic guidance informed by five major D&I research streams: cultural diversity in leadership, anti-racism, data collection and reporting, mainstreaming flexibility, and intersectionality.
• Capability-building through member forums, CEO roundtables, and access to subject matter experts with lived experience to guide strategy development and implementation.
• Measurement and monitoring tools to assess D&I maturity and track progress on inclusion initiatives across diverse organisations.

Best for: Organisations developing or refreshing their D&I strategy and seeking research-backed expert guidance grounded in Australian workplace practice.