108 Bargara Rd
Bundaberg East, Qld, 4670
IMPACT Community Services is proud to announce it has been named on Diversity Council Australia (DCA)'s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025. This acknowledgement highlights IMPACT’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.
The Inclusive Employer Index is an annual survey developed by DCA in partnership with Diversity Atlas to measure employee diversity and inclusion experiences in the workplace. Participating in the Index enabled IMPACT to evaluate the current state of inclusion in our workforce and compare it to the Australian Workforce and DCA member benchmarks. This data empowers us to show our commitment to inclusion, reflect on our achievements and identify ways to do even better.
To be named on the Inclusive Employers list, organisations must exceed the National Index Benchmark across at least five out of key areas: awareness, engagement, inclusive organisational climate, inclusive leadership, inclusive team, and exclusion.
IMPACT Managing Director, Tanya O’Shea said IMPACT is deeply honoured to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as a 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer.
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia for 2024-25. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and included,” she said.
“At IMPACT Community Services, we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team in creating an environment where all voices are heard and respected.”
DCA CEO Lisa Annese congratulated this year’s Inclusive Employers for showing their commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces where employees in all their diversity can thrive.
“DCA’s Inclusive Employer Index is an opportunity to celebrate the companies that are driving real change and inspiring others to follow their lead.”
“It’s an evidence-based process that reveals the state of inclusion and diversity across participating organisations. Recognition as an Inclusive Employer means your organisation is doing the necessary work to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.”
DCA announced its 2024-2025 Inclusive Employers list today to mark the beginning of Inclusion at Work Week. Running from 18 to 22 November, Inclusion at Work Week is an annual celebration led by DCA to recognise the efforts of Australian organisations working to foster inclusion within their workplace. foster inclusion within their workplace.
Workplace inclusion is not just about creating a positive work environment - it drives tangible business outcomes. DCA’s most recent Inclusion@Work Index shows workplace inclusion significantly increases performance, wellbeing and innovation. Plus, workers in inclusive teams are:
Over the past year, IMPACT Community Services is proud to have developed an authentic Acknowledgement of Country, reflective of the diverse lands on which we operate with a view to fostering greater awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture.
This initiative, led by Jannene Thorn, Manager Mental Health and Support Services, in collaboration with a working group and Gureng Gureng descendant Robert McLellan, ensures our Acknowledgement authentically represents Indigenous voices and fosters greater awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture.
Other activities we do to foster inclusivity include an in-house diversity champion, regular Diversity and Inclusion Council staff meetings, and a focus on diversity in leadership sessions.
For more information about IMPACT Community Services and our commitment to inclusion, please visit https://impact.org.au/.
Expressions of Interest for the next Inclusive Employer Index (2025-2026) will open from March to mid-July, with participant organisations able to conduct the survey from July through 30 September, after which they gain access to a dashboard displaying their results. Visit www.dca.org.au to find out more.
Diversity Council Australia is the independent not-for-profit peak body leading diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DCA provides unique research, inspiring events and programs, curated resources and expert advice across all diversity dimensions to a community of over 1,300 member organisations. Our member organisations are estimated to employ over two million Australians, representing almost 20% of the workforce.
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