Our Story

Building safer, more inclusive and high-performing workplaces for over a decade.

INCLUSION

From Belief to Impact

Diversity Australia was founded by Steven Asnicar, drawing on his experience working across government, industry and community sectors, and grounded in a simple belief — that every person deserves to feel seen, heard and valued at work.

Over the past decade, that belief has grown into a nationally recognised practice supporting organisations across Australia and New Zealand.

We integrate compliance, risk, leadership capability and culture strategy to help organisations move beyond intent. Because real change requires more than awareness — it requires accountability, aligned systems and confident governance.

Today, we partner organisations to embed inclusion into decision-making, strengthening foundations and building workplaces where people and performance thrive together.

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JOURNEY

A decade of progress, partnership and impact.

Each milestone reflects our commitment to building workplaces that are compliant, inclusive and built for long-term performance.

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2015

2015

Diversity Australia was established with a mission to help organisations move beyond awareness toward meaningful inclusion.

2018

2018

Partnered with government, corporate and community organisations across Australia, delivering practical, evidence-based programs.

2021

2021

Integrated Respect at Work, WHS and executive accountability frameworks into our service model — strengthening our compliance and risk capability.

2025

2025

Diversity Australia is proudly part of the 1 Diversity Group, expanding our reach across Asia, Europe and the Americas. This global connection strengthens our insight, capability and impact — while remaining grounded in the local expertise and trusted relationships that define our work.

Future

Future

Our vision for the future includes expanding our reach and deepening our impact. We want to lead the movement that proves inclusive culture is the foundation of high performance.

VISION

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation. Join us on our journey to create inclusive environments for all.

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LEADERSHIP

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals driving our mission.

  • STEVEN ASNICAR 1

    Steve Asnicar

    Managing Director & Founder

    Executive leader in culture, compliance and organisational change.

  • Holly Headshot 2025

    Holly Stokes

    Chief Executive Officer

    Executive leader in customer experience and people-centred strategy.

  • LISA YOUNG 2026 scaled

    Lisa Young

    Chief Operations Officer

    Leader in inclusive strategy and organisational transformation.

  • BROOKE BRENNAN

    Brooke Brennan

    Executive Assistant

    Strategic executive assistant supporting leadership and delivery.

Open positions

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Open Positions

Trusted by government, enterprise, and community organisations for over 10 years.

  • Australia Government
  • Victoria School building authority
  • hbf
  • westernpower
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Downer
  • Greencross Pet wellness company
  • petbarn
  • Anglicare Australia
  • Asahi
  • Cable beach club
  • Data

Empowering Change Through Innovative DEI Consulting and Training Solutions

At Diversity Australia, we adopt a holistic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consulting and training. Our unique methodologies combine evidence-based practices with tailored strategies, ensuring sustainable impact and compliance for organisations across various sectors.

  • “Well presented, relative to our current positions, a lot to take away from the session.”
    Department of Industry, Science & Resources

    Intergenerational Workplace Program

  • “Professional and informative sessions.”
    Tax Ombudsman

    Respect at Work Program

  • “Articulate and credible presentation with capacity to freely discuss and explore points of interest to the team. Also provided practical suggestions.”
    Victorian Electoral Commission

    Leading Diverse Teams Workshop

  • Great program, well researched with a very knowledgeable facilitator.
    NSW Ambulance

    Active Bystander Train the Trainer Program

  • “I found training highly informative; content was relevant and well structured. It provided valuable insights.”
    Department of Industry, Science & Resources

    Intergenerational Workplace Program

  • “Interesting and very interactive.”
    Department of Industry, Science & Resources

    Intergenerational Workplace Program

  • “Clearly communicated the information to ensure the training is easy to understand and take on board.”
    FE Technologies

    Unconscious Bias Program

  • “Great presenter – good level of interaction and learning.”
    Make-a-Wish

    Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program

  • “Interesting, engaging and thought provoking.”
    Make-a-Wish

    Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program

  • “Fabulous engaging presenter and really interesting content.”
    Make-a-Wish

    Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program

  • “Good session with examples of some current issues happening around the world and in Australia.”
    Make-a-Wish

    Cultural Sensitivity & Awareness in the Workplace Program

  • “Diversity Australia brought clarity and depth to the evolving nature of our workforce and what it means to lead respectfully in a changing environment. The session sparked meaningful conversations across our leadership group and left the team feeling both challenged and inspired. As we navigate significant transformation, the insights provided both reassurance and practical direction…
    Greencross Pet Wellness Company

    Respect at Work

FAQs

Discover more about our journey, mission, and the services we offer to support you.

Our mission is to help organisations create diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace cultures. Through strategic insights, tailored solutions, and community-centred initiatives, we empower businesses to attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent while driving sustainable growth and meaningful societal impact.

Diversity Australia was founded to support organisations navigating increasingly complex workforce challenges relating to diversity, inclusion, safety and culture. We recognised that many organisations needed practical, evidence-based guidance to meet legal obligations while also building more inclusive and high-performing workplaces. Since then, we have partnered with organisations across Australia to provide training, consulting and strategic support that helps turn intention into meaningful action.

We provide a range of services designed to strengthen workplace culture, leadership capability and organisational compliance. These include online and face-to-face training, consulting, leadership development programs, coaching and keynote presentations. Our programs cover areas such as respectful workplaces, inclusive leadership, psychological safety, psychosocial hazards, diversity and inclusion, and inclusive recruitment. We also design tailored solutions aligned to each organisation’s risk profile, workforce needs and strategic priorities.

We work with organisations of all sizes across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients include government agencies, local councils, universities, schools, corporate organisations and community services. While industries differ, our clients share a common goal: creating safer, more inclusive workplaces where people can perform at their best. We cater to both B2B and B2C audiences, ensuring our services meet the unique needs of each organisation.

You can engage with Diversity Australia in several ways. Organisations can explore our training programs, consulting services and leadership development offerings, while individuals can access online learning and professional development opportunities. We also welcome partnerships and collaborations with organisations committed to strengthening inclusion, safety and workplace culture. For more information, simply reach out through our website or contact our team.

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