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Here to help you navigate your career and parental leave
Our top tips for parents on leave
Real Stories
Real stories from real parents to inspire you.
Ryan and Ray’s surrogacy journey
They’re expecting! Ryan and Ray share their emotional journey to parenthood through international surrogacy.
One family’s heartwarming adoption journey
Gap Inc.’s Lisa Adukia is mother to an adopted daughter, Madeline, and caregiver to her mother, 90 miles away.
Kate Bushell is empowering the next generation to dream big
Girls of Impact founder Kate Bushell on how parenthood led her to pursue her calling to support the next generation of leaders – and how you can help, too.
Keep your parenting cool with these tips from Dr Elise Bialylew
Psychiatrist and Mindful in May founder Dr Elise Bialylew explains why “meditation is a perfect companion and vehicle to becoming the best parent you can be.”
Latest News
Thinking about getting back into the workforce after kids?
Thinking about getting back into the workforce after kids? Don’t hold back. A parent of six tells how – with planning and determination – she did it.
Pinky McKay’s practical tips on returning to work and breastfeeding
Worrying about how to juggle breastfeeding and returning to work? Breastfeeding expert Pinky McKay has you covered.
Why all working parents need their ‘village’
Navigating through change can be tough, and good support is essential. Here’s why it’s good to lean on your village through times of change.
What childcare best suits your family?
Deciding on the right early childhood education and care for your family isn’t easy. We look at the pros and cons of the options available.
Latest News
Thinking about getting back into the workforce after kids?
Thinking about getting back into the workforce after kids? Don’t hold back. A parent of six tells how – with planning and determination – she did it.
Pinky McKay’s practical tips on returning to work and breastfeeding
Worrying about how to juggle breastfeeding and returning to work? Breastfeeding expert Pinky McKay has you covered.
Why all working parents need their ‘village’
Navigating through change can be tough, and good support is essential. Here’s why it’s good to lean on your village through times of change.
What childcare best suits your family?
Deciding on the right early childhood education and care for your family isn’t easy. We look at the pros and cons of the options available.
Mums: three simple steps to nurture you this Mother’s Day
Because it’s important to look after yourself on this crazy roller coaster we call motherhood.
Have a break… have a KIT day!
Planning or on parental leave? Keep in touch with your workplace on your own terms with keeping in touch (KIT) days.
How to start the conversation with your boss around working flexibly
Feeling the struggle of returning to work after baby? Here’s how to have that all-important conversation with your leader about working flexibly.
Time for a referee health check? Be strategic, get organised and help your referees help you
Did you know referee fatigue is a thing? This, and other expert tips to help you pick and get the most out of your referees.
Resources
Checklist for requesting flexible working arrangements
Would family life improve if you switched to a flexible arrangement? Steps to help you make the flexible working request you’ve been dreaming of.
Your go-to list of resources to help you through parental leave and returning to work
Expecting? All the information you’ll need to help you navigate your career through parental leave and returning to work.
Negotiating the length of parental leave with your employer, shorten or extend it
Preparing to negotiate the length of your parental leave? Start by understanding your obligations for letting your employer know.
Request to extend parental leave template
Want to extend your parental leave? Use this template to request a leave extension of up to an additional 12 months.
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