Explore Your Options at Parent Pathways
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Parenting Support with Your Goals in Mind
At Parent Pathways, we understand that raising young children while thinking about your future can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to walk alongside you, offering the guidance, flexibility, and support you need to take steps toward your personal and professional goals.
Whether you’re dreaming of getting back into work, furthering your education, or simply exploring your options, our program is designed to fit around your life as a parent. It’s all about helping you build confidence, feel supported, and move forward in a way that works for you and your family.
Parent Pathways is available across the Murray–Riverina region in NSW, supporting parents in communities such as Balranald, Cootamundra, Corowa, Deniliquin, Finley, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay, Hillston, Holbrook, Junee, Leeton, Moama, Mulwala, Narrandera, and Tumut. This means you can access friendly, local support close to home, from a team that understands your community and your journey.
How can Parent Pathways Help You?
Parent Pathways is a free, flexible program created to support you and your family in a way that suits your life. It’s completely voluntary—you can choose when to join, pause, or return, depending on what works best for you.
Here’s how Parent Pathways can support you:
No pressure. No judgement. Just real support to help you move forward at your own pace.
Featured Locations
Parent Pathways is available across the Murray–Riverina region, including Balranald, Cootamundra, Corowa, Deniliquin, Finley, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay, Hillston, Holbrook, Junee, Leeton, Moama, Mulwala, Narrandera, Tumut, and Wagga Wagga.
Supports provided
Language and literacy programs – Our learning English support and second language support programs are designed to enhance your communication skills, including those who are new to speaking English.
Childcare connections – We’ll assist you with connecting with local childcare providers and daycare facilities as well as providing financial assistance for the cost of the bond that you need to pay when enrolling your child at a childcare centre.
Financial assistance – We’ll provide financial assistance for new parents and help you access funds for training, buying course materials, and for purchasing or obtaining other resources, such as laptop computers and WiFi network services.
Community referrals – Let us help you connect with organisations that can assist with personal challenges
Educational opportunities – Further your knowledge and skills with short courses.
Career guidance – Receive expert advice on navigating your career path.
Transport assistance – Support to help you obtain your driver’s license or fuel or taxi vouchers.
Employment assistance – Our parent employment support and parent learning support services aim to help dads and mums looking for work through resume preparations and finding suitable jobs.
What can you expect from Parent Pathways?
Our initial appointments will be face-to-face, and then you may attend appointments at our centres, over the phone, or video. You’re always welcome to bring your children along. Our spaces are child-friendly, with toys and activities to help them feel right at home.
Parent Pathways is all about making things easier for you as a parent, while helping you work towards the future you want.
Whenever you’re ready, just give us a call at 1300 874 000 or fill out the form below, and a member of our friendly team will get in touch with you.
Are You Eligible for Parent Pathways?
Parent Pathways is designed to support parents and carers who:
You may also be eligible if you don’t receive a Centrelink payment but meet one of the following criteria:
We’re here to help you navigate the challenges of parenthood. If you think you might be eligible, reach out to us today.
Meet Our Mentors
Sam
Mentor based in Deniliquin
Natasha
Mentor
Caprice
Mentor based in Wagga
Bernice
Mentor based in Wagga
Paige
Mentor based in Wagga
Our Key Service Commitments
The Personnel Group is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people through specialised employment, training, health and community services. Our Parent Pathways service is adaptive and responsive to the changing needs of parents and their families. The Personnel Group is dedicated to supporting parents through a range of personalised services that address their unique needs and promote their well-being and that of their children.
The components of TPG’s Key Service Commitment are:
- Person-Centred: The Personnel Group understands each parent’s unique situation, aspirations, and challenges through individual assessments that build strong and supportive relationships.
- Empathetic Communication: The Personnel Group’s interactions with parents are grounded in empathy and trust, often facilitated by mentors who have personal experience or have previously benefited from the service themselves.
- Individualised Case Management: The Personnel Group customises its services for each parent, considering their specific needs and contexts. The Goal Plan is flexible and collaboratively developed.
- Child-Friendly Servicing: The Personnel Group engages children through activities like the TPG Explorers Club to support both child well-being and parent engagement. Permanent sites are child safe, contain age-appropriate activities to enhance children’s abilities, and have suitable feeding and changing facilities.
- Culturally Appropriate Servicing: The Personnel Group respects cultural diversity by providing materials in different languages, respecting cultural norms, and employing culturally representative mentors.
- Continual Improvement: The Personnel Group has systems in place to receive feedback that can lead to immediate adjustments. TPG has quarterly focus groups and bi-weekly Continual Improvement Committee meetings.
- Peer Support and Group Activities: The Personnel Group fosters community and mutual support among parents through group activities and peer-led sessions.
- Mental Health Support: The Personnel Group provides emotional support and resources for parents dealing with mental health challenges and offers referrals when necessary.
- Financial Guidance: The Personnel Group offers advice and resources for financial management, including budgeting, debt management, and access to financial aid.
- Advocacy & Community involvement: The Personnel Group can assist parents in interactions with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community organisations.
- Training and Skills Development: The Personnel Group offers training and workshops to help parents acquire skills that will be aligned with their Goal Plan. TPG Mentors hold a Certificate IV qualification in a relevant discipline or are working towards this qualification. Mentors have access to ongoing learning opportunities.
TPG’s key service commitments are underpinned by The Personnel Group’s Customer Service Promise.
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