Service provider

CVGT Employment

Service name

Parent Pathways

Service provided

Parent Pathways is a voluntary service that provides personalised and financial support to eligible parents and carers of young children. The service offers a range of support options, including working with a mentor to find activities, services and training that meets clients’ needs.

Federally funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and delivered in Bendigo through CVGT Employment Services, Parent Pathways is the outcome of extensive consultations with parents and replaces the ParentsNext program.

Parent Pathways participants have access to a qualified mentor and Participation Fund (valued at up to $1,250 per year) to help them achieve their personal, employment and education goals. This fund can be used to help cover costs associated with training, licenses, equipment, or other goods and services that genuinely support and assist in their preparation for employment.

Participants attending face-to-face appointments may also be eligible to receive Engagement Support Vouchers (up to the value of $250 per year) which can be used for groceries, fuel or training expenses.

For more information about the supports available go to https://www.dewr.gov.au/parentpathways

Target population

Parents with young children (under 6 years old) who are:

• Receiving a Parenting/Carer Payment or Special Benefit from Centrelink, OR
• A First Nations parent or carer, OR
• Under 22 years old, OR
• An early school leaver (don’t have a year 12 qualification)

Referral pathway

Express interest in joining Parent Pathways by completing the online form: https://www.cvgt.com.au/cvgt-employment-programs/parentpathways/#join

Specific contact

Jaclyn Scarcella

jscarcella@cvgt.com.au