Support at work after separation
Separation affects people in many ways. While most parents are aware of the direct
impact separation has on their family, some may struggle with the impact it has
on their working life. Staff turnover, absenteeism, lost productivity and workplace
accidents have all been linked to the impact of relationship breakdown and separation.
We’ve been working with employers to look at the best way to transfer child support
payments and the products and services we offer separated parents in the workplace.
Employee counselling
Many large employers have employee assistance programs that provide counselling
and support. This confidential service is often offered free to employees and their
families. Check with your employer to see if they offer this service.
The Staying Connected program
We have joined with the community and business sectors to develop and deliver the
award-winning Staying Connected program. Delivered in the workplace,
Staying Connected supports separated parents by providing them with useful
information on where to go for help, how to communicate more effectively with the
other parent, and practical tips on how to stay connected with your children after
separation.
The half-day program has been designed for groups of up to 16 people. If you think
this program would benefit your workplace, speak to your employer and ask them to
email stayingconnected@csa.gov.au
for more information.
Employer deductions
If you’re a paying parent, you can choose to have regular deductions taken from
your pay. Learn more
about employer deductions.