Creative Equity Toolkit

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Research

Tools and measures for diversity and inclusion in media industries

This research article provides an overview of international best practice for diversity and inclusion in the media industry, to support arts leaders in implementing tried and tested global policy measures.

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  • 43 minute
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  • Published: 2023
    Country: Ireland

  • Author: Páraic Kerrigan, Susan Liddy, Anne O’Brien

Report

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Towards Equity: A Research Overview Of Diversity In Australia’s Arts And Cultural Sector

This Australia Council report presents information for eight focus groups or demographics in the Australian community: First Nations people; cultural and linguistic diversity; people with disability; gender; LGBTIQ+ people; Australians living in regional and remote locations; children and young people; and older people.

This useful resource brings together published and unpublished data and research on representation in the arts and cultural sector in Australia.

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2021
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Australia Council for the Arts

Article

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White, female, and high rates of mental illness: Australian publishing industry diversity survey

This article provides a snapshot summary of a recent survey done on the Australian publishing industry, following similar studies in the UK and USA.

Published on 31 August 2022, and featuring survey data from 989 respondents, the report contains demographic data on the makeup of the Australian publishing workforce. At time of publication, the industry has much work to do in reflecting Australia’s cultural and social diversity in its workforce.

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  • 15 minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Beth Driscoll, Susannah Bowen, The University of Melbourne, Australian Publishers Association

Toolkit

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Racism it Stops With Me: Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool

Informed by research, consultations and international best practice, this tool supports work to promote cultural diversity and challenge racism in the workplace.

It's designed to be completed by staff members with oversight and/or awareness of organisational planning, policies, recruitment and retention. It contains a self-assessment and ten 'good practice areas' (including: acknowledging First Nations sovereignty, organisational learning, leadership, and hiring)

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  • 60+ minute
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  • Published: 2022
    Country: Australia

  • Author: Australian Human Rights Commission