Advertising Council Australia, in partnership with Kantar Insights, has launched Australian advertising’s first-ever D&I industry census – the Create Space Census, which is open until Wednesday, December 15.

They're asking everyone – individuals and agencies – to block out 30 minutes to complete the census.
You can complete the census here.

For the first time, we’ll gather 100% anonymous data on gender identity, social and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, mental health and family status among industry professionals, as well as experiences of inclusion at work, and how these factors influence our happiness, our health and our careers.

A report and measurable Action Plan will be launched in early 2022, tackling priority areas of inequality and under-representation with actionable steps. It will be supported by industry working groups and a commitment to measuring and reporting on the ad industry’s progress on D&I every two years.

WILL YOU CREATE SPACE TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS?

Here’s how you can get involved:

If you’re an agency leader, download the all-agency participation kit, or tool kit, below.
We’re asking everyone – individuals and agencies – to block out 30 minutes to complete the census.
You can complete the census here.
Download your fave creative assets below (there are loads to choose from!) and share your support for diversity and inclusion on your socials.
Tag your posts with #createspaceaustralia #diversityandinclusion so we can hear your voice and share your support.
Send us an email at createspace@adcouncil.org.au if you have any questions.

Together we can share our stories and create space for everyone to belong in our industry. Thanks for your support!