Programs - Supporting Parents and Carers

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Monash HR has implemented a range of policies, programs and initiatives designed to support staff with parental and caring responsibilities.

Support for parents and carers is critical to the University's ability to attract and retain talented staff. This includes equipping managers and supervisors to effectively support staff with caring responsibilities and those who work flexibly. There are a number of tailored programs for staff before and after parental leave, new fathers as well as managers and supervisors.

Information on all programs listed below can be accessed through the University’s Gender Equity website: www.monash.edu/gender-equity/parents. 

The Working Parent Resilience Program
Date: Tuesday 1 August, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Audience: All staff who are parents or carers

Cost: $270

Manager Training for Flexible Workforces
Date: Tuesday 15 August, 9am - 1pm

Audience: Managers and supervisors of staff who work flexibly

Cost: $200

Managing Transition to Parental Leave
Date: Wednesday 18 October, 1pm - 3.30pm
Audience: Expectant mothers (academic and professional)

Cost: $220

Returning from parental leave (Academic staff)
Date: Wednesday 1 November, 9.30am - 12pm
Audience: Academic staff 

Cost: $220 (Free in 2017, subsidised by Athena SWAN)

Returning from parental leave (Professional Staff)
Date: Wednesday 18 October, 9.30am - 12pm
Audience: Professional staff 

Cost: $220

Supporting New Fathers in the Workplace 
Date: Wednesday 9 August, 9.30am - 12pm
Audience: All staff 

Cost: $220 (Free in 2017, subsidised by Athena SWAN)

If you have any questions in relation to promoting these programs, please don’t hesitate to contact Natalie Czerniawski, Senior Advisor, Policy and Staff Equity on (03) 9902 9915, or email natalie.czerniawski@monash.edu.

Please advise staff to direct their enquiries about the programs to gender-equity@monash.edu.