Im a primary teacher in vic, and am working up to the end of the term (3 weeks and counting !!!!) and will get my two weeks holiday pay and then my 14 weeks mat leave will kick in - Sounds like in nsw you can take your mat leave at half pay?? Thats great we cant do that in Vic..... also as im working up to 5 weeks prior i just have to show the department a letter from the doctor to say Im fit and healthy to work past the 6 week requirement.