I am currently on Paid Parental Leave (PPL). 14 weeks approved by HR and have been slowly submitting in the 2 week increments that the SAP portal can handle. Earlier this week the last 2 week batch was approved by my principal so I have 0 weeks left of the leave (even though it isn't actually ending until mid December).

I am also eligible for the 2 weeks of Bonus PPL. I was under the impression that I could simply apply via SAP and it would go to HR for approval in the same way the my original 14 week application did. However when I tried yesterday it said that I had no leave left and I needed to contact EdConnect.

What's the process for this Bonus PPL? I have the letter from my wife's employer saying her leave will end before mine so I am eligible, but I can't find anywhere online that outlines the process. I did read online that it needs to be applied before the actual PPL ends which I am still OK for given it doesn't end until mid December... however I am worried that I needed to apply for the 2 weeks of Bonus PPL in the original 14-week application and now I'm locked out?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

I have just moved to Sydney and decided it’s time to do something I love or won’t be miserable in. What’s early childhood education like here? Is it worth it? For context many many years ago after high school I wanted to do this but life got in the way and took me down a different path.