Traditional parental leave policy in Australia has consistently failed to actively support and encourage fathers as carers. A mix of policy, gender stereotyping and general lack of workplace flexibility available to men has resulted in fathers reduced ability engage in the parenting experience in a meaningful way. Pleasingly, things are changing, albeit slowly. Many NAWO member companies are working very hard to change their policy settings and leadership attitudes to men and parenting. Fathers are  taking action to shift the paradigm and mothers are reflecting upon how they can play a different role moving forward. Another very important part of this conversation…