Families at Microsoft
"When you return to work after the birth of a child, with perhaps more children at home, there’s a lot to deal with.” - Ashley Penning, Enterprise Sales Manager, Modern Work and Co-lead for the New Parents pillar
A supportive community for new parents
Returning to work after parental leave can feel overwhelming. The Families at ANZ New Parents pillar provides a supportive community to help parents as they navigate this new chapter.
“Seeing the children’s smiles is amazing; for many, it’s their first chance to play these games.” - Chris Plumridge, Surface Global Black Belt - Modern Work Asia
Gaming for good: bringing Xbox fun to children’s hospitals
Microsoft’s commitment to positive change in communities is exemplified in the adaptive gaming workshops its volunteers are supporting in children’s hospitals across Australia.
Resources
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Family Friendly Workplaces
UNICEF Australia and Parents at Work created the Family Friendly Workplaces certification to help employers reduce the tension between work and family. Microsoft has been a certified Family Friendly Workplace since 2021.
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Families Australia
Families Australia partners with government, service delivery organisations and researchers on practical, innovative solutions to problems facing families.
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Rainbow families
“We’re not same-sex parents, we’re just parents”: Two Microsoft ANZ dads share their parenthood journeys and experience of allyship at work and in the playground.
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If you're interested in partnering with our Microsoft ANZ communities, or learning more about what we do, get in touch.
