Parent Pathways

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.

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:

We’ll listen to your story and treat you with kindness, respect, and understanding.
We’ll explain what’s involved with participating in the program so you feel informed and in control.
We’ll help you explore your goals and map out the steps to get there—whether it’s study, work, or something else.
Together, we’ll create a plan that fits around your family and future aspirations.
We’ll connect you with local services and supports that can make things a little easier along the way.

No pressure. No judgement. Just real support to help you move forward at your own pace.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Are You Eligible for Parent Pathways?

Parent Pathways is designed to support parents and carers who:

Have a child under six years old
Are not currently in paid employment
Live in an area with a Parent Pathways provider and receive a Parenting Payment, Carer Payment, or Special Benefit.

You may also be eligible if you don’t receive a Centrelink payment but meet one of the following criteria: