The Paid Parental Leave scheme became available on 1 January 2011. As of 1 July 2011, funds can be advanced to employers so that they can provide Parental Leave pay to their eligible long-term employees. 

Financial support for up to 18 weeks to help eligible parents take time off work to care for a newborn or recently adopted child.

Please click on the following link to learn more about the paid parental leave scheme.