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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Why don't more Dads use parental leave?

from Your Money with Michelle Martin · host MONEY FM 89.3

Dads, do you feel supported at work? When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of the smartest investments organisations can make in wellbeing, productivity and human flourishing. Guest: Dr Xander Ong, CEO, Centre for Fathering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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