Supporting Diversity Practitioners, workplaces and individuals actively seeking to build and sustain diverse, inclusive organisations in Australia

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Australia

Diversity Practitioners Association is a not-for-profit professional industry association for passionate and proactive people progressing diversity and inclusion in Australian organisations. 

Our vision is for all workplaces to be workplaces for all: where everyone feels safe and supported, respected and included.

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We work towards our vision by:

  • supporting current learning and professional development with our Members Resource Hub

  • creating space for connections with experts at our events (open to non-members and discounted access to members)

  • encouraging networking between individuals, organisations and leaders

  • fostering positive relationships and recognition within our Diversity Pracititioner community

Join Diversity Practitioners Association and Drive Diversity in Your Workplace

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Resource Hub

Diversity Practitioner Association (DPA) Members gain access to our Resource Hub which includes:

  • Recorded Masterclass Workshops, structured for professional development with experts and includes a workshop component

  • Case studies and current critical digital research

  • Educational emails covering recent resources and diversity-related news, including access to previous email newsletters

  • 24/7 access to the DPA Resource Hub - use our Member Login button and menu

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Events

Each DPA event is designed to enable every attendee to engage with expert individuals, organisations and leaders and leave refreshed and revitalised in knowledge and practice of diversity, equity and inclusive community in our workplaces.

DPA Members gain:

  • Access to reduced registration fees for events that range from in-person sessions, workshops, full day conference-style events and virtual sessions

  • Member Connect Sessions: discuss and workshop specific topics, free and open to members

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Network

All DPA events allow the oppportunity for attendants to network within our professional association.

DPA Members gain:

  • Member Networking Events, which are informal opportunities to meet with fellow DPA members, our organisational board, and sponsors

  • Member Directory for optionally listing your organisation’s contact details, website and social media for further connection and networking opportunities

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Recognition

We welcome passionate people progressing the diversity agenda in their organisations, irrespective of their employer, field of work or position.

We provide recognition for your professional development and experience in your workplace, and for being a part of Queensland's Diversity Practitioner community.

Keen to be a Corporate Sponsor or Partner?

Contact us for a no-obligation discussion.

Gain access to all of this and more, for less than $10 a month

We are passionate, we are proactive and we are positioned to create change as Diversity Practitioners in Australia

Explore Our Upcoming Events for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Australia

Diversity Practitioners Association organises events and workshops pursuing our common goal of diverse and inclusive organisations and workplaces. These are held in Meanjin - Brisbane City, Queensland, and online as Zoom sessions covering current issues and topics in DEI.

Our events are open to all people who are driving diversity in their Australian workplaces, with our Members enjoying discounted access and Member Connect events too.

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Proudly supported by:

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Silver Sponsor

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Silver Sponsor