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Come along and meet with other parents and find support to help you on your journey.
Fill out the form below to register to come along to this free Family Friendly event including:
- Access to Essentials Food Pantry
- Support for families with young children
- Kids activities
- Free refreshments morning tea/ lunch
Parent Pathways Frequently Asked Questions
No, the service is completely voluntary. If you choose to engage in Parent Pathways, you can also choose to leave, take a break or come back at any time.
Parent Pathways is for parents and carers who:
- have a child aged under 6
- are not in paid employment
- live in an area where there is a Parent Pathways provider
Receiving one of these payments:
- Parenting Payment
- Carer Payment
- Special Benefit
Eligibility includes those who are not getting a Centrelink payment, and are either:
- a First Nations parent or carer
- under 22 years old
- an early school leaver (parents who don’t have a year 12 qualification)
Parent Pathways is focused on your individual circumstances.
You can work with your mentor to identify skills, experience and qualifications to help you plan for your future.
You can also get support to find a child care centre or with the child care costs, get a referral to support such as financial information services and family and domestic violence support services, access language or literacy programs, or connect with training, such as a short course at a local TAFE.
Yes.
Parent Pathways mentors provide personalised support, such as advice about what you might like to do, or practical help to achieve a particular goal. Through Parent Pathways you can get help to achieve your personal, study or work goals.
Whether you need help to find the right course, just need advice, or are looking for financial assistance to help you reach those goals – there is a range of support available to you.
Yes, you can.
Your appointments might be over the phone, in person or online, and your children are always welcome to attend.
The service is family friendly so if you need to reschedule or cancel appointments, that’s okay.
A Goal Plan is personalised to your needs, strengths and aspirations.
It will help you prepare for your future by the time your youngest child starts school.
The plan will include your goals, the support you will need and the steps you will take, including activities you want to do, to help you reach your short, medium and long-term goals.
You can connect with a CVGT Employment Parent Pathways branch, if we service your local area.
Express your interest to join via this form or learn more by calling 132 848.
Where is CVGT Employment Parent Pathways available?
Parent Pathways services are delivered by CVGT Employment across the Western Melbourne, Bendigo, and Goulburn Murray regions.
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Upcoming Parent Pathways events
Come and meet your local CVGT Employment Parent Pathways mentors at a community event near you!
Playgroup with Cultra Bendigo
CVGT Employment’s Parent Pathways Bendigo team will be attending Cultura’s Playgroup at Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre and we’d love to see you there. Join us for a welcoming morning where parents, carers and children can connect, play and learn more about the support available through Parent Pathways. Event details Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026Time: 10:00am…
Albury Wodonga Jobs & Careers Expo 2026
CVGT Employment will be attending the Albury Wodonga Jobs and Careers Expo, delivered by Support Local Shop Local, on Thursday 6 August 2026 at the Wodonga Exhibition Centre. Our Workforce Australia, Parent Pathways and Transition to Work teams will be there to connect with job seekers, school leavers and the wider community. Attendees can meet…
Child Safety Statement
CVGT Employment is committed to providing and actively promoting a safe environment for children.
We have zero tolerance towards child abuse, and have policies and systems to protect children.