Consult Australia’s landmark Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion Program has been designed for small and medium-sized businesses working across infrastructure and construction to consider how to realise the benefits of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) for their business. 

We know that many medium and larger companies are now reporting on workplace gender equality, the gender pay gap and now have positive duty obligations in relation to sexual harassment. These and smaller and medium-sized businesses may not have a diversity and inclusion program or strategy and are exploring their options. They may be testing ideas or have ambition but don't know what they should do next. This Program is for them. 

Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion is a program designed to help position your business to respond to critical emerging issues, opportunities and new regulatory obligations supporting diversity equity and inclusion (DEI).

We thank the NSW Government Women in Construction Program for their support in establishing Consult Australia’s Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion Program.

The case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is well-established: better financial performance, more engaged employees, improved innovation, and enhanced market reputation.   The Diversity Council of Australia has found that workers in inclusive teams are 10 times more likely to be innovative and 11 times more likely to be effective. 

How do we create workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunity to thrive? And what can we do to overcome challenges unique to our industry - from a limited talent pipeline to traditionally-male, 24/7 environments? 

With support from the NSW Government’s Women in Construction program, Consult Australia’s Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion Executive Workshop offers a deep-dive into practical tools and resources.  This workshop is tailored to help leaders and their executives working across design, engineering, infrastructure or construction take the next steps appropriate for their business. 

Book Now to realise the benefits for your team!