Create Space A+ Endorsement Application

To successfully apply for A+ Endorsement, you must complete each section of the application form.

The form can be saved and shared at any time by clicking the ‘Save and Continue’ button found at the bottom of the form.

If you have any questions, please contact accreditation@adcouncil.org.au.

Member name(Required)

Member brand/s applying for A+ Endorsement (list brands if multiple)(Required)

Assigned Accreditation Contact

Please detail your preferred contact for all A+ Endorsement matters.

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Evidence of Achievement in DE&I

We are looking for members taking a strategic approach to DE&I, rather than deploying a “selection of tactics”. Additionally, we are seeking evidence that agencies have made significant commitments and investments to drive progress.

Action 1 | Commitment to DE&I

Upload a PDF or provide link to your published DE&I strategy with metrics and progress reports.

Use our template as reference.

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Upload a PDF or provide link to your published DE&I strategy with metrics and progress reports.

or supply URL link to your report.

Detail executive sponsorship and senior management’s involvement in DE&I strategy and implementation, demonstrating that it is not solely the remit of HR.(Required)

Detail how DE&I initiatives are embedded in the agency’s learning culture and supported by formal training.(Required)

Detail additional achievements or certifications from external bodies.(Required)

For example, WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, WORK180 certification, MHFA Skilled Workplace, AWEI-Certified LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplace, Australian Disability Network’s Disability Confident Recruiter badge, etc.

Action 2 | Create Space Action Plan

Provide evidence of implementation of at least two of the six Create Space Actions.

See the six Create Space Actions here.

We are looking for evidence of action, rather than just intent. This is where the rubber hits the road!

The six action areas are:

Improve the experience and representation of female talent
Improve experience for talent with mental health challenges
Address microaggressions for everyone to thrive, particularly marginalised groups
Improve the experience and representation of LGBTQ+ talent
Improve the experience and representation of ethnic minorities
Improve the experience and representation of talent with disabilities.

Provide evidence of implementation of at least two of the six Create Space Actions.

One of these fields must be completed, either write in the above field, or upload supporting documents here.

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Max. file size: 25 MB.

Action 3 | Gender Pay Gap Strategy

The Create Space hub provides tools to help measure and develop your GPG strategy under Action 1 and in the Resource Library.

This is a big issue for our industry and many others, and the only way we’ll close the gap is with a data-driven approach to hiring, reward, promotion and retention.

Provide evidence of a Gender Pay Gap strategy.

This may include:

Evidence of a pay audit
Identification of key drivers of the pay gap
A gender-neutral parental leave policy
Flexible working arrangements
Part-time role options, particularly for managers
Inclusive recruitment and promotion practices
Support for employees taking parental leave and transitioning back to work.

Provide evidence of a Gender Pay Gap strategy.

One of these fields must be completed, either write in the above field, or upload supporting documents here.

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Max. file size: 25 MB.

Action 4 | Progressive Policies

An inclusive recruitment policy that encourages part-time/flex options and ensures all job ads are reviewed to remove any subtle discrimination or bias. This overlaps with Action 1 and Action 3. We are looking for evidence of genuine changes to how your business operates. The Create Space Member Hub houses many policy templates to support agencies that want to achieve this criterion.

Provide evidence that progressive policies are in place to ensure all people are supported and able to thrive.(Required)

This may include:

Sexual Harassment standalone policy
Gender-neutral parental leave policy
Gender Affirmation leave policy
Menopause policy
Flexible public holiday policy
An inclusive recruitment policy that encourages part-time/flex options and ensures all job ads are reviewed to remove any subtle discrimination or bias.

This overlaps with Action 1 and Action 3. We are looking for evidence of genuine changes to how your business operates.

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Max. file size: 25 MB.

Member Declaration

By submitting this form, you confirm, warrant and represent:

you are authorised to complete this document for and on behalf of the Member/Member Brand as their authorised representative;
to the extent that this form contains any personal information, you are authorised to provide it to us for use in connection with the Accreditation program; and
to the best of your knowledge, the information provided in this form is true, accurate and not misleading.

Name of authorised representative(Required)

Position held(Required)

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

We understand that some of the information provided is highly confidential, and we want to reassure you that we will treat it with the utmost care and in full accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Please also note, the ACA reserves the right to independently verify the information provided in this application.

Once submitted, you will receive a copy of your completed application form via email.

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Create Space A+ Endorsement Application