Renewed push for parents of "prems" to receive extended paid parental leave

Today -27 December, SBS Sinhala Radio current Affair Feature on Renewed push for parents of prems to receive extended paid parental leave

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Almost 10 per cent of Australian children are born early.
• Despite enormous advances in medical care, premature birth can still lead to life-long disabilities.
• Now there’s a renewed push for family support including extending paid parental leave.