How Does Parental Leave Work?

Be honest. How much do you know about parental leave? Because for many of our listeners, it’s one of those things that you don’t really pay attention to, until you need to. 

Welcome to a special solo episode of Deep Dive where Victoria takes us through the ins-and-outs of paid parental leave and what you might be entitled to, should you (and a partner) need it.

This episode will introduce you to what the current status of Parental Leave Pay is in Australia, who’s responsible for it, and what happens if you’re employed… or self-employed. From describing how much time and money you might be eligible for, to whether your partner has any support throughout this whole process, we’ll unpack the current state of play.

Whether you’re planning to have a family, or know someone navigating the process, V explains what entitlements to expect, when you’re expecting. And what to ask your employer should you need more support.

DOWNLOAD OUR BABY BUDGET: Figuring out the costs of having a baby? Grab a free copy of our baby budget spreadsheet over on our resources page here: shesonthemoney.com/download-resources

NEWBORN LIST: Prams, high-chairs, car seats. Check out our blog on some of the things you might be considering when budgeting for a baby. Search for ‘baby’ on the blog: shesonthemoney.com/blog

IT COSTS HOW MUCH? Tune into Victoria’s Deep Dive episode about how much it cost her to have a baby through the private healthcare system over here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LF287iIFC143YjlgoCjg0?si=H-2PCKo1Qk2qDDtYIySV1g 
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