AUSTRALIAN start-up triiyo is partnering with the Department of Regional NSW to offer a customised, online platform for employees on parental leave.

The new program kicks off in October 2022, with the goal of providing employees an all-in-one tool where they can access information, communicate with their colleagues, get paired with a buddy on their team, and stay on track in their career– all at their own pace.

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This means that both mums and dads on parental leave in LGAs including MidCoast and Port Stephens can have peace of mind when it comes to balancing their work and life.

Donna Mcleod, Director Workforce Capability and Talent at Department of Regional NSW, said the Department understands that life and work go hand in hand.

“It’s no longer you leave work to go and have a life, people are living at work and working at life.

“So, we really want to make sure our teams have support, and that they’ve got a means of staying connected at a cadence that suits them,” Ms Mcleod said.

“Being able to access information on the triiyo platform, regardless of gender, will help all parents on their journey.”

The triiyo platform offers a safe and confidential place for employees to access the information they need to prepare themselves for that first conversation and navigate the other stages of their parental leave journey with their manager when they’re ready.

Companies can upload their policies and procedures, and create community channels where employees can connect with their colleagues who are also on leave to share experiences and seek advice.

Employees also have access to a resource hub curated by experts to support them through every stage of every life event- from miscarriage and infertility, all the way through to balancing work with parenthood, and everything in between.

83 percent of the Department of Regional NSW workforce is located in the regions, in LGAs such as Port Stephens, MidCoast and Maitland.

“Having employees in remote areas means that it’s critical they build a sense of care and community around them- especially when they’re on parental leave.

“I think by not having a keeping in touch platform or not keeping in touch with parents on leave, you’re running a very real risk that these people might not engage at the end of their leave,” Donna shared.

NSW public sector employees can now access up to fourteen weeks of paid parental leave – regardless of gender.

Rebecca Grainger, triiyo’s founder said by partnering with triiyo, organisations are showing that they care about their people.

“Plus, it supports diversity and inclusion initiatives with actionable and tailored advice not just for employees, but also for the managers providing support,” she said.

By Tara CAMPBELL