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Employer attitudes to carer's leave
If you are a working parent and have to take unexpected or necessary leave to take care of a child, what is your employer's response?
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Reaching out for help when you’re a parent means looking to organisations or services with a range of expertise or the means to assist. Whether it’s government payments or a specialised support service, sometimes you just need to ask.
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Our Child Development Professionals

Adrienne McGhie
National Manager Occupational Therapy, Goodstart Early Learning
Adrienne McGhie holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has 10 years’ of experience working with children and families. Adrienne is passionate about working with children and young people to support them to reach their potential. Compassion, inclusion, and equality are core to Adrienne’s professional and...

Dr Susan Moloney
Director of Paediatrics Gold Coast University Hospital

Jane De Vita
Early Learning Consultant, Goodstart Early Learning

Dr Michael Nagel
Associate Professor, School of Education, University of the Sunshine Coast

Nicole Bentley
Nutrition Services Manager – Nutrition Australia Qld