AAPi Policy Coordinator Carly Dober penned this Herald Sun article, highlighting the critical role parental leave plays in mental wellbeing. Drawing on her own experience, Carly described how four-and-a-half months of paternity leave for her husband supported shared caregiving, recovery, and sleep during the early months of parenthood.
Carly’s message to workplaces and leaders was that adequate paternity leave is a key protective factor for family mental health, reducing pressure on mothers, supporting bonding, and helping parents share the load during an already demanding period.
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