Creative Equity Toolkit

Colour blind casting ‘the next step’, Hunter Page-Lochard says

First Nations actor Hunter Page-Lochard discusses his complex views on the potential for colour-blind casting to change the way the Indigenous workers are able to engage in the industry. The article raises interesting questions for diversity practices in filmmaking.

Creative Majority: ‘What Works’ to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in the creative sector.

A report with case studies from Def Jam, Raising Films and NBC Universal. It recommends adopting a policy framework of the 'five As': Ambition, Allyship, Accessibility, Adaptability, and Accountability, as a continuum for ongoing appraisal and change.

The report can be used as a handbook for cultural and creative workers frustrated at the pace of change, and has potential application for other sectors, including higher education.

Gari Yala: Centreing the experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians at work

Gari Yala, which means ‘speak the truth’ in the Wiradjuri language, is based on a survey 1,033 First Nations workers across Australia. The report reveals Indigenous employees continue to experience significant workplace racism and exclusion and that racism is impacting wellbeing and job satisfaction.

The report also provides 'ten truths' for organisations to improve workplace inclusion for Indigenous staff.