Tag: Parental Leave

Release of National Carer Strategy

DCA welcomes the government’s renewed commitment to Australia’s three million unpaid carers in its new ten-year National Carer Strategy.

The diversity of LGBTQ+ families and parental leave

For LGBTQ+ parents and carers, the journey to parenthood is as diverse as the community itself, and parental leave needs are just as unique.

Childlessness – the unspoken workplace inclusion issue

A blog piece to encourage you to reflect on issues that may be affecting employees who are childless, and not by choice.

Dads and extended parental leave: a personal perspective

Despite the benefits, many fathers are still not taking extended parental leave. Here, DCA member Emily Smeed shares her family’s choices and experience with parental leave.

Supporting people at work after pregnancy loss

Pregnancy loss can be isolating. This DCA event explored how workplaces can be inclusive of women, and people of all genders, who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2023

This is DCA’s second submission supporting amendments to paid parental leave to ensure that Australia can offer government funded parental leave that is flexible, gender-neutral and promotes shared-care arrangements between parents.

Creating a nation-leading and inclusive parental leave policy – Smartgroup

Case Study on how Smartgroup changed their parental leave policy to be generous and inclusive, and help to retain talent.

Seven myths about flexible working and how to debunk them

DCA explores, and debunks, some of the most common myths surrounding flexible work arrangements.

Caring is sharing

Shared care models are becoming more and more popular across Australia. In this podcast episode we hear from a D&I expert and a dad taking a more active caring role.

On being a family friendly workplace …

Being a family friendly workplace is fundamentally more than offering simple flexibility around family commitments.