Maternity Leave Toolkit - University of Ballarat

Maternit y Leave Toolkit Work & Family /
Personal Life
Balance
Contents
WELCOME!_____________________________________________________________________ 3
A. Initial steps: where do I start_ ______________________________________________ 4
B. Working while pregnant: what are the options________________________________ 5
C. Planning, deciding and formalising Maternity Leave arrangements______________ 6
D. Keeping in touch with work: getting the balance right__________________________ 8
E. Planning for return to work_________________________________________________ 9
F. Plans and other issues_____________________________________________________ 10
G. She’s back!_ _____________________________________________________________ 11
MATERNITY LEAVE CASE STUDIES______________________________________________ 13
Delia — Planning Maternity Leave_ ___________________________________________ 14
Marcia — Being flexible_____________________________________________________ 14
Larelle — Managing contract expiry date______________________________________ 15
Adrienne — Lactation facilities_______________________________________________ 15
Leeanne — Manager perspective_____________________________________________ 16
Rose — Win-win solutions_ __________________________________________________ 16
Emma — Flexible solutions before and after_ __________________________________ 17
Lara — Specialised teaching role_ ____________________________________________ 18
Manager scenarios — for managers to trial their response_ ______________________ 19