Media
Press Coverage
Channel 7 Sunrise
More than 70 Australian employers have joined an initiative to lift standards for parents and carers
Diversity Council of Australia
Government must enable pregnant women to access extended & flexible parental leave provisions during this crisis
Working during self-isolation: How to support yourself and the kids
The 'infuriating' rule that penalises breadwinner mums and stay-at-home dads
Tackling ‘flexism’ against men at work
Michelle Williams on being a working mum + Summary Report announcement
Why we need an urgent rethink on parental leave in Australia
Why aren't Australia's dads taking parental leave?
Parental Leave Equality: Why It's Time To Deliver For Dads
How to even up housework with your partner
‘No-one asks new dads how they’re feeling at work’
Does Australia have one of the least generous paid parental leave schemes in the OECD?
The Struggle of the Juggle is Real - Supporting Parents at Work
First national Working Families Survey launched by Australian CEOs
Parental leave for dads – Australia trails the world
The network of employers getting more dads to take parental leave
Why Parental Leave In Australia Needs To Change To Include Fathers
Dads overcoming the barriers in the workplace to taking parental leave
Are women really better than men at handling the work life juggle?
Call for more shared leave options for working parents
‘You’ll go bankrupt!’: How Nikki Beaumont defied critics & introduced paid parental leave in her business
A giant leap: Major Australian law firm takes on parental leave equality
Suffering from caring fatigue? Yes, it’s a thing
Fathers' trailing in equal primary parental leave spurs Aussie dads exhibit by Swedish photographer
'Rewarding, scary, exciting, tiring and challenging'
Employers paying men & women to equally ‘share the care’ gives reason for hope
What you need to know about going back to work after babies
Why we must re-imagine the role of Fathers in workplaces and homes
For Men, Having Your First Baby Is Your Single Greatest Moment Of Adjustment
Sydney dad on the importance of gender-neutral parental leave polices
Swedish Dads' Exhibition is 'practically porn' for stressed mums
Photo series celebrates dads
The photos that capture the magic of Sweden's family friendly policies
Swedish dads enjoy more parental leave
Climbing the career ladder post kids
Press Releases
2022
Family Friendly Workplaces Report Launch - New report evidences key enablers and benefits of Family Friendly Workplaces
2021
Family Friendly Workplace Launch, May 2021 - Australia now has a work + family policy blueprint and big business is on board
2020
COVID-19 Response for Employers, July 2020 - Leading Agencies Unite to Release New Recommendations for Workplaces to Support the Wellbeing of Families
2019
Perinatal Mental Health Week Press Release, November 2019 - Perinatal Depression and Anxiety in Australia taking a toll on Parents
National Working Families Report Pre-Release, October 2019 - Work-Life Conflict Takes a Toll on Personal Wellbeing
Kiwi Dads Exhibition Launch, August 2019 - Kiwi Dads photographic exhibition showcases need for equal access to parental leave
National Working Families Survey Launch, July 2019 - First National Working Families Survey Launched by Australian CEOs
AIFS New Research, May 2019 - New study finds little has changed for fathers working flexibly to ‘share the care’ over the last decade
2018
Aussie Dads Exhibition Launch, August 2018 - It’s time Aussie Dads are given the opportunity to “share the care” and Review
2017
Swedish Dads Exhibition Launch, September 2017 - Media preview of exhibition
2016
Karitane Partnership Announcement, October 2016 - Parents At Work team up with leading parenting service Karitane to increase support for working parents
Juggle Street Research Announcement, August 2016 - The Hidden Productivity Loss Costing Australian Employers $24 Billion Per Annum
2014
New Government Paid Parental Leave Scheme, June 2014 - 45% of Working Parents Lack Confidence in Government's New PPL Scheme
Australian Human Rights Commission Review, April 2014 - Pregnancy and Return to Work National Review
Maternity Coaching Study, April 2014 - New Study Reveals Advantages of Maternity Coaching for Women and Employers
Learning Platform Launch, March 2014 - Parents At Work Launch Interactive Portal for Employers to Meet New Gender Equality Laws
Supporter Updates
2022
May 3rd 2022 – Employer Update | National Families Week: What is your organisation doing for families?
April 5th 2022 - Employer Update | Federal Government backs Family Friendly Workplaces initiative with $1.4 million dollars in funding
March 8th 2022 - Employer Update | International Women's Day 2022; How Family Friendly Workplaces can break the 'caring' bias for women and families
February 17th 2022 - Employer Update | Launching our NEW Work Life Wellbeing Learning Series for employers
January 19th, 2022 - Employer Update | Returning to work in 2022 is full of uncertainty; how to prepare leaders and teams
2021
December 16th, 2021 - Employer Update | 2021 Highlights from Parents At Work
December 1st, 2021 - Employer Update | Best Practice approach to tackle DFV
November 25th, 2021 - Employer Update | New partnership with Care & Living with Mercer
November 18th, 2021 - Employer Update | Future of Leadership Series; Leading Hybrid Teams
October 27th, 2021 - Employer Update | Family Friendly Workplaces Announcement
October 6th, 2021 - Employer Update | Announcement: Newly Certified Family Friendly Workplaces
September 15th, 2021 - Employer Update | Invitation to new Work + Family Hub
September 9th, 2021 - Employer Update | New wellbeing articles + Additional webinars
September 2nd, 2021 - Employer Update | Launch of the new Work + Family Hub and Lockdown support
August 12th, 2021 - Employer Update | Latest on Family Friendly Workplaces second cohort + Employer lockdown support
July 28th, 2021 - Employer Update | Lockdown support for employers + Family Friendly Workplaces kicks off its second cohort
July 15th, 2021 - Employer Update | Covid Support for Employers + the first exclusive Roundtable event for Family Friendly Workplaces
July 1st, 2021 - Employer Update | Covid Support for Employers + the latest from Family Friendly Workplaces
June 17th, 2021 - Employer Update | Is your parental leave policy up to the latest standards?
June 3rd, 2021 - Employer Update | Your invitation to a briefing session on Family Friendly Workplaces
May 20th, 2021 - Employer Update | Join us for the first Family Friendly Information Session - Rethinking the Work + Family Divide
May 6th, 2021 - Employer Update | Will the budget be family friendly? Hybrid Leadership Post Covid + Recognising mums and dads need support
April 21st, 2021 - Employer Update | How Family Friendly is your Organisation?
March 31st, 2021 - Employer Update | Gender Pay Gap Apathy and why we are not prepared to wait another 26 years
March 2021 - Employer Update | Welcoming our new Employer Members for 2021 + Great new Hub resources for Employers
March 2021 – Employer Update | Choose to Challenge – Prioritising leadership development for women | Manager return to work series and more
February 2021 – Employer Update | Special IWD event invitation + new child care services for working families
January 2021 – Employer Update | Re-Connect, Re-Align, Re-Energise Your Teams in 2021
2020
December 2020 - End of Year Message for Employers + New Virtual Leadership Workshop Series in 2021
October 2020 - Employer Update | Join us for Work + Family 2.0 and hear the latest in industry best practice for Family Friendly Employers
September 2020 - Employer Update | Father's Day + RU OK Day Webinar Special + New ParentTV videos ~ Managing Mental Health
August 2020 - Employer Update | NEW Dads At Work Program + ParentTV + ongoing Covid support webinars
June 2020 - Employer Update | How might we re-imagine work/life post COVID + *NEW* Webinar for Managers
April 2020 - Employer Update | Response to COVID-19 and the Changing Nature of Work
March 2020 - Employer Update | Response to COVID-19 and the Changing Nature of Work
February 2020 - Your Employer Update | We Call for Parental Leave Equality this IWD
January 2020 - Your Employer Update | Modern Families Index - how do we compare? | Joint Parental Leave in Action | PEXA Case Study
2019
December 2019 - Your Update | 2019 in Review + What's Coming 2020
November 2019 - Your Update | Supporting employees through Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
October 2019 - Your Update | National Working Families Report finds working parents want more support | 'Breaking the Carer Stigma' Podcast special
September 2019 - Your Update | New Annabel Crabb essay pushes for equal parental leave | Kiwi Dads launch a success in NZ
August 2019 - How will top employers support dads this Fathers Day? | New Online Antenatal Support
July 2019 - Your member update | Have your say in the first National Working Families Survey
March 2019 - International Women's Day Special | Launching the Australian Parental Leave Equality Network | Brand New Podcasts
Media Enquiries
For press and media enquiries please contact the Parents At Work media team:
Nicki Ferguson - Nicki@parentsatwork.com.au and + 61 425 572 774