Parents and carers are “more stressed than ever,” a new report on working families has found.
The 2024 National Working Families Survey tracked 6,200 Australian working parents and carers between 2019 and 2024.
The, co-commissioned by Parents at Work and UNICEF Australia, found women “continue to bear the majority” of care and household duties, while men are less supported by employers to take parental leave.
National Working Families Survey insights
of women found balancing work and family stressful in 2024, compared to 57% of men.
Overall, men and women were more stressed about work-life balance in 2024 compared to 2019.
Aroundsaid they had compromised their physical and mental health to balance work and family duties.
Working patterns
respondents were concerned about what their colleagues and employers might think if they relied on flexible work arrangements.
wouldn’t apply for jobs that didn’t offer work flexibility, compared to.
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of respondents said they’d consider a 10% pay cut to be in a business with flexible work arrangements.
Parental leave
took less than one month offor their last child.took more than four months of leave.
who wished they could take more leave returned to work for financial reasons.
said they weren’t eligible for longer paid parental leave due to their employer’s policy.had the same experience.
Caring roles
More men listedwith their job.
– nearly double that of men – despite working similar hours.
Aof men and women have missed out on family activities because of work.
