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3 super quick mindfulness practices to overcome worry
Whether we admit it or not, we all worry. You might worry about the big things, like relationships, your job or your direction in life. …
How to find (and juggle) work-life integration
Mention work-life balance to a room full of working mums and you’re likely to be met with sarcastic laughter. The very phrase ‘work-life balance’ suggests that …
Keeping in touch and requesting flexibility while on parental leave
We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to find out about one of the best kept secrets ‘Keeping In Touch’ days and how to request flexible working arrangements when preparing to return to work.
Your rights returning to work after parental leave
We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand your rights when returning to work after parental leave.
Motherhood, the juggle and why I resigned from my executive role
Last year I was privileged to be appointed as Executive Director Communications at the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, an internationally recognised brand doing amazing things …
Understanding discrimination and your rights
We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand discrimination and your rights.
International Women’s Day is for men too
International Women’s Day is such a valuable opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women but to also examine the gender gaps in our community. However …
Elly Hewitt and managing the motherhood juggle
Jodi sits down with Elly Hewitt to talk about her successful business, practically how she manages the crazy motherhood juggle and the importance of creating space for ‘me time’.
How to get help from the Fair Work Ombudsman
We sit down with Janine Webster, Chief Counsel, Fair Work Ombudsman, to understand the role they play and how to get their help.
5 ways to overcome impostor syndrome
Too often we see women with a real fear of putting themselves out there in case they are wrong. Or too scared to put their …
Top 5 tips to declutter and get organised before returning to work
Let’s face it, there is just sooooo much to do when you are preparing to go back to work. Getting yourself in the right head …
The upside of the parent swap
Let’s face it, asking for help is not the easiest thing to do as a parent. For some reason, our inner voice tells us that …
I want to return to my old role but I’m being told things have changed
‘Things have changed’. We hear this quite a lot from women preparing to return to work, where their employer is wanting to change the terms …
What to do if your role is being made redundant while you’re on parental leave
Workplaces are fast-moving and a lot can change while you’re on parental leave. This happened for Jenny. She’d been on leave for six months when …
Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children
It’s the right thing to do. They are parents too. Stillbirth is one of the most traumatic events that a parent can face. Unfortunately, it …
How to take control of your parental leave experience
Taking control of your parental leave experience is so important. We sat down with expert Michelle Redfern who shares her practical advice on how to navigate parental leave, set clear expectations and build a plan.
What the new government Child Care Subsidy will mean for you
As we settle into a new year, many of us are trying to wrap our heads around the new Child Care Subsidy that is starting …
Your parental leave legal entitlements explained
It’s so important to understand your legal entitlements when preparing for parental leave or returning to work. Legal expert Lauren Drummond from Holding Redlich explains these in simple terms and what to do if you need help.