It is reported that at least 20% of the global population (1 in 5) identify as neurodivergent. In 2018, Aspect estimated that approximately 1 in 70 Australians are autistic. It’s
Join Jason Robertson, ARA Director of Policy, Sustainability & Impact, in conversation with Natalie Phillips-Mason, Founder of Inclusive Change, to discuss key insights from the recent 2023 Neurodiversity in Retail
While as humans we can be visionary, we often lack imagination, and ultimately suffer for our short-sightedness. Plastic waste has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of
In this article – a collaboration between Inclusive Change and Aspect – we explore the innovative solutions that Australian retailers are using to create accessible and inclusive shopping experiences by
If the arc of the moral universe is long yet bends towards justice, 2023 blighted our collective landscape with challenges that remind us of this uniquely fragile time. War, hunger,
Australian retailers are performing better than average when it comes to the gender pay gap and employing a diverse workforce. Companies like Coles and Woolworths are among several retailers that
The ‘silly season’ as it has come to be affectionately known, is a time when we are expected to be socially available, navigate crowded stores and attempt to find the
Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.” Unesco The International Day for Tolerance, observed
Friday 17 November is White Ribbon Day, providing an opportunity to reflect on the challenge we face in overcoming men’s violence against women. Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that
Are you looking for enthusiastic and dedicated team members leading up to Christmas? The ARA’s Retail Institute has 58 great graduates recently graduated from our Retail Ready and Able program in Queensland
