Useful Links for Parents Returning to Work

Flexibility at Work

Flexibility at Work specialises in work/life, well-being and diversity strategies, flexible work practices, life coaching, relationship programs, career and transition programs, organisational change and corporate ethics. They provide leading edge workshops, coaching, consulting services and recources in these areas of specialisation and partner with organisations to create flexible, high performing, employer's of choice. At this site you can obtain free work/life articles, tips and the "Flexibility Update" newsletter.

Women's Financial Network

The Women's Financial Network (WFN) was established by businesswoman and financial services professional, Susan Jackson. Melbourne based, the Network has members from all professions and industries. In addition to the range of financial and business services it provides, the Network is also involved at both state and federal levels, in relation to issues affecting women.

Parents Returning to Work

The Parents Returning to Work Program is a new initiative of the
Victorian Government designed to assist parents prepare for re-entry into the workforce.

Under the Program, if you are a parent planning to return to work, you can apply for a grant to assist you. Grants entitle you to training and related expenses up to the value of $1,000.

Jobwise is a website supporting mature age employment that contains information for employers, mature age job seekers and mature age workers.

Better Health Channel

Better Health Channel, Healthier Living On-line
Health and medical information for consumers, from the Victorian Government

Work - part time casual and full time - Q & A
This article lists a range of questions on part time, casual, freelance and full time work that were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel. Our experts provide the answers.

www.rowleypatrick.com.au

Rowley Patrick, a contract labour company specilising in productive and flexible labour solutions.

"How to assess the culture of prospective employers"

An article from The Wall Street Journal Online by Sue Shellenbarger has tips for job hunters and how to assess the culture of potential employers

"Pressured parents share their secrets for balance"

The Wall Street Journal Online gives hints for balancing parenting demands with a career, with specific information for parents of children with disabilities.

British Columbia Council for Families

A site for employees about work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency

A federal government site containing information about the business case for paid maternity leave.

Flexibility

This site has a plethora of information about work/life balance, including both the business case and information for employees.

New Ways to Work

Provides useful fact sheets and information about work/life balance issues.

One Small Step

A non-profit US based association for employers that encourages the development of employee and family friendly initiatives.

Parents Employment Services Toolbox

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations' employment toolboxes provide information and links for employers and job seekers.

The Families and Work Institute

Focuses on research-based strategies that foster supportive connections among workplaces, families and communities.

Work and Family

Offers news and information about work/life issues and practices.

Workoptions.com

A resource for working mothers looking to negotiate flexible work conditions.

Catalyst
A US site on expanding opportunities for women in business.

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (Australian Government)

Office for the Status of Women

The Office for the Status of Women

Diversity @ Work
An Australian website that discusses diversity in the workplace also provides information on upcoming courses.

Picture Australia - Inspirational Australian women

View highlights that show the role women have played in the development of Australian society. From theatre and the arts, to politics and the sciences, follow the trail of Australian women into history and be inspired.

The Office of Women's Policy

The Office of Women's Policy provides policy advice to the Victorian Government on issues of concern to women.

Women Working
A US website for working women.

Diversity@work
Diversity@work provides a range of services to enable employers and employment service providers to plan and implement diversity initiatives in order to access diverse pools of talent. One of the great untapped pools of talent in Australia is the mature age workforce. Diversity@work offers consultancy and training to assist companies and other organisations to attract and retain workers in this growing demographic.

Labour Market Information Portal
The LMIP contains data from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), Centrelink and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Australian Jobs 2006
Australian Jobs 2006 is designed to help Australians find up-to-date information on the job they want. It provides a guide to the occupations and industries in which Australians work and highlights jobs with good prospects. It also provides information for key job seeker groups - people with disabilities; mature age; youth; Indigenous people and single parents, as well as information on accessing employment services and apprenticeships.

Employee Share Ownership
Employee share ownership (ESO) gives employees a share in the business they work in so that they benefit financially when the business performs well.

Wagenet
WageNet provides historical information on your wages and conditions from federal awards up until 26 March 2006.

WorkChoices
WorkChoices is Australia’s new workplace relations system, introduced on 27 March 2006. This site provides information for employees and employers and has links to the legislation.

Australian Safety and Compensation Council
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) is Australia’s national body that leads and coordinates national efforts to prevent workplace death, injury and disease in Australia. 

Skills for the Future
If you're thinking about your future, you can find information on Australian Apprenticeships, Australian Technical Colleges, the Career Advice Australian network, and the new Skills for the Future package, to help mature age Australians start and upgrade their qualifications.
 
Valuing Older Workers
This site has been designed by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) to help employers and training providers operate successfully in this new business environment. This website provides tools and information to help business plan for the new employment environment that is 'coming ready or not!' This website also provides two brochures that you can download and reproduce.
 
Akira Coaching
Specialise in working with women returning to work after parental leave.