Dear EQI Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:56:26 -0400 https://equalityinstitute.org/ en-au © 2026 Equal Research Pty Ltd yes 3f8f37d3-29c0-5314-a76e-8a5619f80c41 EQI episodic false Dear EQI is a mini series discussing diversity, equity and inclusion. Each conversation, we answer questions from our community on these topics and more, analysing the systemic issues at play and serving up practical, actionable advice. 

Think of it as some friendly DEI advice, for your lunch hour. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) work, diversity, equity, inclusion, gender, equality, belonging, power, privilege, intersectionality, feminism, leadership EQI https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9kdwi49uunl8bm2nxw6zu4trfywi?.jpg Dear EQI https://equalityinstitute.org/ Domini Marshall Dr Emma Fulu Episode 6: Feminist friendship Episode 6: Feminist friendship On this episode of Dear EQI, Domini Marshall is joined by EQI's Senior Research Associate Dr Sarah Homan and very special guest, Jaya Luintel, a prominent Nepali journalist and women's rights advocate. Sarah and Jaya, who are best friends, explore the powerful concept of feminist friendship through personal stories from their long-running relationship. They discuss how this unique bond leads to shared understanding and learning, and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. The conversation delves into Jaya's groundbreaking work as founder of The Story Kitchen, including lessons on the value of self-reflection, authentic leadership, the art of inclusive storytelling, navigating burnout, and the complexities of sharing personal stories. Whether you're a seasoned DEI professional or just starting your journey, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice on feminist leadership and friendship and its role in creating more inclusive, empathetic workplaces.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> On this episode of Dear EQI, Domini Marshall is joined by EQI's Senior Research Associate Dr Sarah Homan and very special guest, Jaya Luintel, a prominent Nepali journalist and women's rights advocate. Sarah and Jaya, who are best friends, explore the powerful concept of feminist friendship through personal stories from their long-running relationship. They discuss how this unique bond leads to shared understanding and learning, and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. The conversation delves into Jaya's groundbreaking work as founder of The Story Kitchen, including lessons on the value of self-reflection, authentic leadership, the art of inclusive storytelling, navigating burnout, and the complexities of sharing personal stories. Whether you're a seasoned DEI professional or just starting your journey, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice on feminist leadership and friendship and its role in creating more inclusive, empathetic workplaces.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15946590 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 3694 1 6 full false Episode 5: Workplace gender equality - GIAs and GEAPs in practice Episode 5: Workplace gender equality - GIAs and GEAPs in practice In today’s episode, we’re talking all about a game-changing piece of legislation, Victoria’s Gender Equality Act (The Act). Dr Niki Vincent, the Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector in Victoria joins us as our very special guest to explain exactly what you need to know about the Act and how to apply a gendered lens to all that you do.

Though the Act specifically relates to entities in the Victorian public sector, universities and councils, as you'll hear, the tools it uses, such as Gender Equality Action Plans (GEAPs) and Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs) are relevant to anyone interested in promoting workplace gender equality through an intersectional lens.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> In today’s episode, we’re talking all about a game-changing piece of legislation, Victoria’s Gender Equality Act (The Act). Dr Niki Vincent, the Commissioner for Gender Equality in the Public Sector in Victoria joins us as our very special guest to explain exactly what you need to know about the Act and how to apply a gendered lens to all that you do.

Though the Act specifically relates to entities in the Victorian public sector, universities and councils, as you'll hear, the tools it uses, such as Gender Equality Action Plans (GEAPs) and Gender Impact Assessments (GIAs) are relevant to anyone interested in promoting workplace gender equality through an intersectional lens.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15946473 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 3982 1 5 full false Episode 7: DEI in cultural institutions Episode 7: DEI in cultural institutions Vyshnavee Wijekumar is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion adviser at the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI). She also sits on the board of the Melbourne Women in Film festival and is a writer and culture critic. She has Sri Lankan Tamil heritage and brings a lived experience lens to all of the work she does in DEI and community engagement.

In this podcast, Vysh joins us to discuss DEI in the arts, including working with communities to sustainably lead transformation and change; listening and learning from others; the benefits – and limitations – of leading from lived experience and what true allyship can look like in the DEI space.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> Vyshnavee Wijekumar is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion adviser at the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI). She also sits on the board of the Melbourne Women in Film festival and is a writer and culture critic. She has Sri Lankan Tamil heritage and brings a lived experience lens to all of the work she does in DEI and community engagement.

In this podcast, Vysh joins us to discuss DEI in the arts, including working with communities to sustainably lead transformation and change; listening and learning from others; the benefits – and limitations – of leading from lived experience and what true allyship can look like in the DEI space.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15772824 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 2676 1 7 full false Episode 4: Decolonising the workplace Episode 4: Decolonising the workplace On this episode, special guest, Ella Noah Bancroft. Ella is a proud member of the Bundjalung nation of Northern NSW, with bloodlines also to England and Scotland. She’s an artist, author, mentor, consultant and founder of ‘The Returning’, an Indigenous charity designed to bring all peoples of all ages, races and places back to country. On this episode, Ella joins us to talk all about decolonising the workplace - what it is, why it matters, and steps you can take to put it into action.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> On this episode, special guest, Ella Noah Bancroft. Ella is a proud member of the Bundjalung nation of Northern NSW, with bloodlines also to England and Scotland. She’s an artist, author, mentor, consultant and founder of ‘The Returning’, an Indigenous charity designed to bring all peoples of all ages, races and places back to country. On this episode, Ella joins us to talk all about decolonising the workplace - what it is, why it matters, and steps you can take to put it into action.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15772787 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +1000 2812 1 4 full false Episode 3: Respect@Work - Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace Episode 3: Respect@Work - Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace In Australia, new amendments to the Respect@Work Act, passed into law last year, have become enforcable. On this episode of Dear EQI, we’re joined by gender equality and human rights expert Somali Cerise, and EQI's Research and Evaluation Lead Loksee Leung, to explore the upcoming changes, and what they mean for Australian workplaces. We talk about what it truly takes prevent sexual harassment at work, and how organisations can harness the changes to create positive, inclusive and safe workplace cultures.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> In Australia, new amendments to the Respect@Work Act, passed into law last year, have become enforcable. On this episode of Dear EQI, we’re joined by gender equality and human rights expert Somali Cerise, and EQI's Research and Evaluation Lead Loksee Leung, to explore the upcoming changes, and what they mean for Australian workplaces. We talk about what it truly takes prevent sexual harassment at work, and how organisations can harness the changes to create positive, inclusive and safe workplace cultures.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15772756 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +1100 2297 1 3 full false Episode 2: Intersectionality in practice Episode 2: Intersectionality in practice On this episode, Dom and Emma are joined by EQI’s Workplace Equality Lead, Shannon Harmer, for a discussion on intersectionality – what it is, why it’s so important and how to actually put it into practice, to drive truly lasting and effective inclusion at work. They also discuss whether it’s truly possible to lead on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives without lived experience, and how to get buy in from senior leadership.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> On this episode, Dom and Emma are joined by EQI’s Workplace Equality Lead, Shannon Harmer, for a discussion on intersectionality – what it is, why it’s so important and how to actually put it into practice, to drive truly lasting and effective inclusion at work. They also discuss whether it’s truly possible to lead on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives without lived experience, and how to get buy in from senior leadership.

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15772742 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +1100 1577 1 2 full false Episode 1: Welcome! Episode 1: Welcome! Introducing 'Dear EQI', a very special mini-series of content from The Equality Institute. On each episode, we answer your questions on diversity, equity and inclusion, explore the systemic issues at play, and serve up practical, actionable advice to solve it. It’s like an advice show, for your lunch hour.

On this first episode, EQI's Founder and Co-CEO Dr Emma Fulu and Director of Brand and Communications Domini Marshall introduce the podcast and answer questions about how to promote diversity and stay inclusive in your recruitment and marketing practices.

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If you’ve enjoyed this episode, we’d love you to share it and leave a review, wherever you get your podcasts. Head over to equalityinstitute.org and education.equalityinstitute.org to sign up to our mailing lists for the latest evidence, learning resources, tools and more.

This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> Introducing 'Dear EQI', a very special mini-series of content from The Equality Institute. On each episode, we answer your questions on diversity, equity and inclusion, explore the systemic issues at play, and serve up practical, actionable advice to solve it. It’s like an advice show, for your lunch hour.

On this first episode, EQI's Founder and Co-CEO Dr Emma Fulu and Director of Brand and Communications Domini Marshall introduce the podcast and answer questions about how to promote diversity and stay inclusive in your recruitment and marketing practices.

Episode Show Notes
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If you’ve enjoyed this episode, we’d love you to share it and leave a review, wherever you get your podcasts. Head over to equalityinstitute.org and education.equalityinstitute.org to sign up to our mailing lists for the latest evidence, learning resources, tools and more.

This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> EQI Buzzsprout-15772726 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +1100 796 1 1 trailer false The Voice To Parliament The Voice To Parliament On this episode of Dear EQI, Dom and Emma are joined by special guest host Kayla Glynn Braun, a proud Wirudjeri woman based on Arrente Country in Central Australia, and a Program Coordinator here at EQI, working with our partners in the Northern Territory, for a special conversation in the lead up to the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. In this episode, we discuss the Voice vote, what workplaces can do to understand the issue better, and also to support First Nations friends and colleagues at this time. 

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

]]> On this episode of Dear EQI, Dom and Emma are joined by special guest host Kayla Glynn Braun, a proud Wirudjeri woman based on Arrente Country in Central Australia, and a Program Coordinator here at EQI, working with our partners in the Northern Territory, for a special conversation in the lead up to the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. In this episode, we discuss the Voice vote, what workplaces can do to understand the issue better, and also to support First Nations friends and colleagues at this time. 

Show notes available here.  

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This podcast is hosted by Dr Emma Fulu and Domini Marshall. It’s produced by Katherine Lim. Editing, mixing and sound design, including original music, is by Jack Prest. It was brought to you by Equality at Work by The Equality Institute - our DEI online education that's changing hearts and minds, and Melbourne Connect Co-working, Melbourne’s most innovative co-working space.

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