Berry Street Web Docs CEO's Report 2010 | Page 19

19  A review of our approach to Parental Leave to maximise staff benefit from the Federal Government’s newly introduced Paid Parental Leave Scheme. It is now possible for a staff member who is the primary carer of a child to have 18 weeks off at full pay including superannuation following the birth or adoption of a child.  We were very proud to win the Compassionate Employers Award this year. This award recognises our caring approach to staff who suffer a significant bereavement. In particular, the judg