Attract diverse talent at all levels

Inclusive Recruitment - Definitions

Inclusive recruitment is the process of connecting with, interviewing, and hiring a diverse set of individuals through valuing different backgrounds and opinions. Full content is restricted to DCA members.

How to achieve a diverse candidate pool with inclusive job adss

To attract diverse candidates, a well-phrased job ad is a must. From a linguist's perspective, Kyle Snyder identifies 6 different types of inclusion to consider, with practical tips for each.

Australia's Music Festival Diversity Problem By The Numbers & Some Steps To Improve Its

This article calls out the 'top 5 cop-outs for booking a lineup that is not diverse' and has statistical information on the lack of diversity in music festivals - and by extension the music industry. It interviews women of colour and non-binary artists like the Papua New Guinea-born musician Ngaiire who tells us it's time to "look outside of what the 'industry gods' tell us what’s marketable".

Crewvie entertainment and production crew directorys

Crewvie is a crew directory and global database-driven platform of verified entertainment and production professionals. Developed, curated, and wholly owned by an all-women team, it focuses on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ask the Mentor: How do I find and hire more diverse writers?s

Article offering advice on finding diverse writers.

'I approached everyone in relation to their professional experience – which is what I wanted them to bring. What I did differently is that I actively searched beyond my usual networks.' - Casting producer Sancia Robinson

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

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.

Why So Many Organizations Stay Whites

Assuming that discrimination is a rare or exceptional event may hinder attempts to decrease racial inequality.

This article discusses what can be done to break patterns of organisational segregation and unequal distribution of resources.

CAAP Directors' Initiatives

This initiative aims to unearth, nurture and develop Asian Australian directors for the stage. Includes a tailored 2 year training program for selected participants in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

The Inclusive Filmmaking Toolkits

The Inclusive Filmmaking Toolkit outlines best practice principles to provide the most appropriate support and achieve greater and more meaningful inclusion of people living with disability on both sides of the camera.

SBS Cultural Safety Plan – Template s

SBS, Australia's national diverse broadcaster, requires production companies working on programs which focus on under-represented communities to provide a Cultural Safety Plan which outlines the production company’s commitment to meaningful collaboration with relevant under-represented communities and its plan to create an inclusive environment.

SBS provides this Cultural Safety Plan Template to assist productions companies.