Masterclass
Work, Life & Parenthood:
How employers can reduce the mental load for parents and carers
Masterclass
Work, Life & Parenthood:
How employers can reduce the mental load for parents and carers
Wednesday 30th April | 11am - 12pm AEST
Wednesday 30th April | 11am - 12pm AEST
The invisible stress of working parents and families is a growing challenge that affects not only personal wellbeing but also overall business success. This masterclass will explore how employers can proactively support working parents and their families, reduce absenteeism, and build a culture that genuinely values work-life balance.
The invisible stress of working parents and families is a growing challenge that affects not only personal wellbeing but also overall business success. This masterclass will explore how employers can proactively support working parents and their families, reduce absenteeism, and build a culture that genuinely values work-life balance.
What you'll learn:
In this session, Emma will share valuable insights into the mental load that parents face, the impact it has on families and the workplace, and how businesses can create a more supportive environment.
You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to help reduce the mental load for working parents and improve the work-life dynamic for families, including:
✅ Understanding the mental load that working parents carry and its business impact.
✅ Why being family-friendly matters - how proactive support can reduce stress, absenteeism, and turnover.
✅ Strategies for cultivating and embedding a family-friendly culture of support for parents in the workplace.
Emma Walsh
CEO, Parents At Work
Founder, Family Friendly Workplaces

Danielle Buckland
National HSE Manager, Construction, Mirvac

Raechel Gavin (Host)
Chief People & Customer Officer, Sonder
"Two-thirds (62%) of parents and carers highlight that work-family demands now significantly contribute to stress or tension in their relationships with partners, children, or dependents. This percentage has doubled since 2019."
- National Working Families Report 2024
"Two-thirds (62%) of parents and carers highlight that work-family demands now significantly contribute to stress or tension in their relationships with partners, children, or dependents. This percentage has doubled since 2019."
- National Working Families Report 2024
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