Supporting parents at ACU

Our generous and flexible parental leave provisions support expectant and new parents and their partners, including adoptive and foster parents. Read Professor Justin Kemp's story about how he accessed ACU’s parental leave in a part-time arrangement to become a stay-at-home dad. Hear from Bethany Hawkins about how she’s managing returning to work after a second period of parental leave.

Supporting Parents at ACU

The Expectant and New Parents Guide (PDF, 797KB) provides support, practical information, and links to useful external resources for staff members and supervisors to plan and manage all stages of their parenting journey. Checklists for staff members and supervisors for each stage will assist in tracking your progress.

Booklets focussed on each of the three stages are included for easy navigation.

Booklet Stage 1 – Preparing for parenthood (PDF, 881KB)

Booklet Stage 2 – Becoming a parent (PDF, 886KB)

Booklet Stage 3 – Return to work following leave (PDF, 1MB)

Further support and information

ACU Working Parents Workplace Group

Supporting Parents at ACU Resources factsheet

Acacia EAP Employee Assistance Program

Page last updated on 10/07/2024

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