New Parents
MDHS supports staff and students who are parents, particularly those who are new parents. Supports apply to parents regardless of gender and are inclusive of all forms of new parenthood. This page brings together information for students and staff members who are planning parental leave or returning to work or study following parental leave. It is also intended for use by supervisors when a staff member is planning parental leave or returning to work.
Staff grants
These grant schemes support career continuity for staff before, during and immediately after parental leave.
Parents’ rooms on campus
Parkville, Burnley and Southbank campuses have facilities available for breastfeeding or other parenting activities.
Childcare
The University of Melbourne provides long day care and kindergarten for children of staff and students. Programs are offered in Abbotsford and Parkville.
Information sessions
Events provide information and connection opportunities for staff and students with parenting responsibilities.
Policies and processes for staff
There is information for staff about types of parental leave and the process for applying.
MDHS Staff Disability Inclusion Network
provides a specific arm for carers. It’s a peer support network that can be useful for new parents who are carers of a child with a disability and would like to connect with others.
New members can join here.