Why Dads Need Parental Leave Too, with Emma Walsh

Did you know that many countries now offer shared parental leave, meaning it is available for both mums and dads? And the average amount of paid parental leave in OECD countries is 55 weeks?Compare this to Australia where it’s 18 weeks, for mothers only, and you can see how we are trailing the rest of the world.In this interview, Emma Walsh, from Parents at Work, explains why shared parental leave is so important and the positive impact it can have on families, kids and dads.What you’ll learn The story behind ‘Parents at Work’Australia’s history of paid parental leaveWhat parental leave options are available for dadsWhy some organisations are now offering shared leaveWhich Australian organisations are leading the wayExamples from Nordic countries with family-friendly culturesThe positive impact of men taking parental leaveMore informationShow notes and resources mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/34