Banyule Community Health is proud to announce we have been named on Diversity Council Australia (DCA)’s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025. This acknowledgement highlights our 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 Banyule Community Health 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 the key areas: awareness, engagement, inclusive organisational climate, inclusive leadership, inclusive team, and exclusion.
Banyule Community Health CEO, Mick Geary said Banyule Community Health is deeply honoured to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as a 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer:
“Banyule Community Health see diversity as a key enabler to do our work more effectively, safely, and professionally. Acknowledgement as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia indicates a contemporary organisation that reflects the communities it serves, and a workplace environment that values diversity and creates a welcoming and safe place to work.”
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:
- three times less likely to leave their organisation
- more than twice as likely to work extra hard
- 10 times more likely to be innovative
- four times more likely to provide excellent customer service.