Inclusion and Diversity Framework
The Inclusion and Diversity Framework (PDF 3MB) sets out the Agency’s commitment for all our staff, including the following diversity groups:
- People with disability
- Gender equality and families
- First Nations peoples
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Mature age and inter-generational workforce
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual plus people.
We want everyone who works at, or comes into contact with, the Agency to feel valued.
We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels connected, included and able to bring their authentic selves to work.
Inclusion plans
| Diversity group | Inclusion plan | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
People with disability |
Complete Complete In action In action |
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| First Nations Peoples |
|
Complete Complete Developing Complete In action In action |
| LGBTIQA+ |
Complete Complete Complete |
|
| Gender Equality and Families |
|
Developing |
| People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds (CALD) | In action | |
| Mature Age and Intergenerational Workforce |
|
Developing in 2025 |
Senior Executive Service (SES) Inclusion and Diversity Champions
The Agency has created SES Champion roles to boost inclusion for all diversity groups.
Champions sponsor, support and promote activities to improve visibility and acceptance for different diversity groups.
Champions help show strong leadership around inclusion and diversity.
The Agency has a Disability Champion, Indigenous Champion LGBTIQA+ Champion and a CALD Champion. We will add more Champions as we create new inclusion plans.
Employee Networks
NDIA employee networks exist to create an open and inclusive workplace culture where diversity is acknowledged, respected and celebrated.
The Agency currently has four employee networks:
- Employee Disability Network
- First Nations Employee Network
- LGBTIQA+ Staff and Allies Network
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Staff Network