The Carer Crisis: Why Australia’s Aging Population Requires Employer Action
Australia is at a critical juncture. The nation’s demographic landscape is changing rapidly with one in six Australians aged 65 or older. The growing aging population places immense pressure on our healthcare system, economy, and society. At the heart of this issue are the millions of unpaid carers—family members, friends, and community members—who provide essential […]
Breaking Ground: The Push for a Family-Friendly Culture in Australia’s Construction Industry
The Australian construction industry, traditionally a male-dominated field, is at a pivotal moment. As societal norms evolve and the need for gender equality and better work-life balance becomes increasingly apparent, the industry is beginning to recognise the importance of becoming more family-friendly. However, despite progress, significant challenges remain, impacting both male and female workers alike. […]
Employers setting our future “don’t have a hard stop at the front door”: The opportunity is now to create a family-friendly Australia
The results are in. We know what it takes to manage work and caring responsibilities in Australia. More than 6000 parents and carers responded to our 2024 National Working Families Survey in partnership with UNICEF Australia. They highlighted the challenges of balancing these loads in 2024 and the consequences for their physical and […]
The Evolving Challenge of Balancing Work and Family for Parents
Listen to Emma Walsh on Weekend Mornings with ABC As parents and carers grapple with the demands of raising children and maintaining their careers, the landscape of work-life balance continues to evolve. Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents at Work and founder of Family Friendly Workplaces, recently shared insights from the 2024 National Working Families […]
Highlights for Employers: Insights from the National Working Families Survey
The intersection of work and family balance has long been a challenging terrain to navigate for both employees and employers. The recent findings from the 2024 National Working Families Survey commissioned by Parents At Work and UNICEF Australia sheds light on the ongoing struggles faced by over 6000 Australian working parents and caregivers while highlighting […]
Announcing Certified Family Inclusive Workplaces 2024
As we celebrate National Families Week 2024 (13th – 19th May), we are delighted to announce the list of certified Family Inclusive Workplaces as of May 2024 and highlight the achievements of the Family Friendly Workplaces initiative. The certification recognises Australian employers who meet the National Work + Family Standards and encourages organisations to […]
Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Gain Cut Through, Yet The Caring Gender Divide Persists, With Stress Rising For Women – New Research Reveals
MEDIA RELEASE The 2024 National Working Families survey uncovers the experiences of Australia’s working parents and carers in balancing work and family commitments – and how it compares to five years ago. Read the Executive Summary and Key Findings. Key Points Stress balancing work and family commitments has increased for men […]
Launch of the National Working Families Survey 2024: Shaping a Family-Friendly Australia
[SYDNEY, February 19 2024] – In a major initiative to champion the needs of working parents and carers across Australia, Parents At Work is proud to announce the launch of the National Working Families Survey 2024. This pivotal survey runs from Monday, 19th February until midnight on Sunday, 17th March and invites the voices of […]
The policies helping parents return to work by Euan Black
Navigating workplace inclusion during polarising global times
Workplaces that want to be inclusive must also navigate the very different viewpoints people bring to work, especially regarding complex political and global issues. We’ve worked with leadership experts to ask what workplaces can do to create safe and constructive spaces, thanks to our partnership with Family Friendly Workplaces. Workplaces offer a unique opportunity for […]
