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We are a trusted community of parents, carers, career coaches, legal experts, thought leaders and supportive friends.
Grace Papers is designed for working parents and caregivers, by working parents and caregivers. We are here to provide you with support, knowledge and confidence – and a vision and plan – for your career ambition, that still gives you the freedom to care for self, care for others and care for the community.
Learn more about how we support parents and carers via our Employee Experience Platform.
Research shows that taking parental leave and working flexibly can expose you to unintended biases that can impact your career goals. It’s a systemic issue, but our strategies, guidance and support ensure you keep in touch and remain visible to keep your career on track.
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Articles
In this video we sit down with Lauren Jauncey, mother of three and Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Australia Post.
Flexible hours in the office can increase job satisfaction and reduce stress, but if your manager needs more convincing, Grace Papers is on hand to provide advice and support.
Meet Jemma, a 41 year old mother of two. While pregnant with her first child, Jemma was discriminated against by her employer. This is her story...
We give you the tools to allow you to stand up to discrimination in your workplace.
Simone shares why its important at times to step back and let your partner take the reigns.
Having a professional vision is essential, here’s why.
How can Grace Papers support you through your pregnancy journey?
Often as women we rely on our partner’s salary to guarantee us a comfortable retirement, but how secure is that?
If getting pregnant isn’t already hard enough for many women, working mums-to-be then have to hide bouts of morning sickness from their colleagues for up to 12 weeks. Then on top of the acting gig they face the daunting task of having to tell their boss that they’re pregnant. All the while, feeling excited, hopeful and scared to bits. No wonder it often goes pear-shaped. Luckily Grace Papers is here to help.
Prue reflects on her frustrations with the narratives we give to parents about the "ideal mother" and the "ideal worker", which are completely incompatible
We give lots of attention to working mums, but what about the struggles faced by working dads?
We take a look at the #trybeatingmelightly campaign.
its important not to start sacrificing career goals upon finding out your are pregnant.
Many women need or want to return to work when their child is still breastfeeding or receiving breastmilk, but are unsure how …
We sit down with Alecia Whitelaw, mother of two girls and founder of Gourmet Juniors.
Live Coaching
Our live coaching events help our community connect and find their voice on issues that matter. Sessions are virtual and feature an inspiring range of professionals and industry leaders who share both their expertise and lived experience, as we address everything from career and care to health and happiness. Best of all, the coaching format invites you to ask your questions too.
If you would like to join us for a live coaching session, please submit your request below and we will be in touch with steps to register.
“I really appreciated the chance to participate in recent Grace Papers online events. It felt like an opportunity to celebrate the workplace flexibility that was being simultaneously experienced by all the participants as a result of the COVID restrictions at the time. Grace Papers and its program has always provided me with the reassurance that ‘I am not alone’ and given me strength to really consider what I want my work to look like after having children.
From these recent events, the question of ‘what sparks joy in your role’ really struck a chord with me. I’ve also thought a lot more about the rituals in my life that are important to me and how best to work with those around me to communicate my needs. It encouraged me to ponder the value of the softer leadership skills in today’s world. I have also thought a lot more about the role models and potential sponsors in my life that can further assist me in working towards a fulfilling return to work.”
Elspeth DeFanti
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Victoria
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