Support for parents

In response to preliminary findings from Athena SWAN, we are piloting new workshops to support Monash staff with caring responsibilities. This includes group coaching sessions for women before and after parental leave and a workshop for new fathers. 

** NEW ** Managing Transition to Parental Leave 
Date: Wednesday 10 May, 1pm – 3.30pm
Audience: Suited to expectant mothers

Cost: FREE

** NEW ** Managing Transition from Work to Parental Leave
Date: Wednesday 10 May, 9.30am-12pm
Audience: Suited to academic women who returned from parental leave in the past year
Cost: FREE

** NEW ** Supporting New Fathers in the Workplace 
Date: Tuesday 30 May, 10am-12pm
Audience: Suited professional and academic staff whose partner had a child in the past year

Cost: FREE

The Working Parent Resilience Program
Date: Tuesday 6 June, 9.30am-4.30pm

Suited to all staff who are parents or carers

Cost: $270 (If staff are unable to secure funding, please contact gender-equity@monash.edu and we'll cover the fee).

All programs can be found on the University’s Gender Equity website:  www.monash.edu/gender-equity/parents including the Expectant and New Parents Guide.