The Value of Diversity and Inclusion in Our Work

Attend ONLINE or IN PERSON.

This event will include a discussion on:

• Companies and projects which have a diverse and inclusive workforce in turn have a wider variety of ideas and talent to choose from, which means they're capable of better products and services.
• How diversity is proven to increase innovation and build customer and product loyalty.
• How focusing on diversity ensures everyone has a “seat at the table” and the communities we work in are supported.
• Shared conversation from clients who see the value in diversity and inclusion, contractors supplying a diverse and inclusive workforce, and policy makers on the subject to learn more about where we currently sit as an industry, the value in focusing on increasing diversity in our industry, how to go about increasing diversity in our workforce.

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. Drinks and nibbles will be served.
Attendees can also view the presentation remotely (just like an ALGA webinar). A unique access link will be sent to registrants on the morning of the event.
If you are unable to attend on the day, the session will be recorded and available to view later.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Fiona Austin-Weber
Member Engagement & Projects Manager
Diversity Council Australia

Fiona guides and supports a wide range of organisations as they navigate implementing workplace diversity & inclusion through DCA membership; as well as creating learning and communications content, and delivering D&I Knowledge Programs. With a professional background in training and development, recruitment, operations, consulting, marketing and communications, she has held roles in Australia, the UK and Germany, experiencing a diverse range of work environments. She is passionate about how organisations can best include and utilise the strengths of neuro-divergent employees at work. 

John Briggs
Chief Executive Officer
Intract Australia

John is a proud Yorta Yorta man from Cummrugunja, part of the Barmah Forest on the Murray River border region between Victoria and New South Wales. He is one of three original founders of Intract, growing the Company from Intract Indigenous Contractors (an Indigenous Division of McMahon Services Australia) in 2010, to a successful standalone Indigenous construction company, as Intract Australia Pty Ltd.
John brings passion, extensive industry experience and a true understanding of Aboriginal culture to Intract. This combination creates a vibrant, innovative and successful leadership model, that has seen sound Company growth over the last decade.