Resources

We have a factsheet, Employer Toolkit and other resources available to help you deliver the Paid Parental Leave scheme to your employees.

To prepare for your role as an employer, we have a factsheet and Employer Toolkit to help you.

Overview factsheet

The factsheet includes information about:

  • leave entitlements
  • applying for Parental Leave Pay
  • what you can do as an employer to prepare
  • pre-payment checklist.

You can download the Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers overview factsheet.

Employer toolkit

The toolkit includes:

  • common terms we use and what they mean
  • how the scheme works
  • which of your employees may be eligible
  • how to keep information up to date with us
  • how to register and use our online services
  • information specific to people who are self employed
  • how to read a payment advice from us.

Download the toolkit:

Other resources

If you need support delivering the Paid Parental Leave scheme, call the Paid Parental Leave scheme for employers line.

There are also other tools and resources to support you on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

Page last updated: 11 May 2026.
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