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Empowering parents to achieve their goals
We’re here to support you and celebrate your unique journey as a parent or carer.
Parent Pathways is a voluntary and personalised service to help parents and carers with children under 6 work towards their goals.
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When you join Parent Pathways with CVGT Employment, you will connect with a personalised, flexible, and supportive service to achieve your employment and education goals.
Funding to achieve your goals
Through Parent Pathways, you have access to an Individual Fund, designed to make your goals more achievable.
The Individual Fund is up to $1,250 per year of service and could support you with purchases such as:
Engagement Support Vouchers:
Connect, grow, and get rewarded with Parent Pathways
When you attend your face-to-face appointments, you may be eligible to receive Engagement Support Vouchers, which can be used for groceries, fuel, or training expenses.
First appointment
At your first appointment, you can receive a $100 voucher.
Follow-up appointments
For each additional face-to-face follow-up appointment, you’ll receive a $50 voucher.
Staying connected
You can receive up to $250 in vouchers per year—an excellent way to stay connected with your mentor while getting extra support.
Express your interest to join Parent Pathways
Complete the form below to register your interest for the new Parent Pathways program.
If you are an organisation seeking to partner with us, submit your interest here.
When you’re ready, we’ll be here.
Connect to CVGT Employment Parent Pathways.
Volunteer to join our Parent Pathways service when you’re ready to take your next step.
Express your interest to join via this form or learn more by calling 132 848.
Key values and benefits
Working together
We’ll work closely with you to understand your goals for the future and support you every step of the way.
Flexible and accessible
Our service is flexible and accessible, always considering your unique goals and family commitments.
Personalised
We provide ongoing, practical support that’s personalised to you.
Empowering
We empower you with the tools and confidence to lead your journey.
Considerate
We approach every interaction with an open mind and a respectful attitude.
Parent-Led
You take the lead while we support and guide you.
Working together
You take the lead while we support you to find activities, services and training including:
Our Parent Pathways success stories
Parent Pathways 2025 Toy Drive – Goulburn Murray
Christmas is a time for joy and giving. In the spirit of spreading happiness, we are looking for toy donations to bring some early Christmas joy to families participating in our Goulburn Murray Parent Pathways program. 2022 CVGT Employment Toy Drive donations. The call out is for the inaugural CVGT Employment Parent Pathways 2025 Toy…
Savannah’s driving forward
Savannah connected with CVGT Employment Parent Pathways in Bacchus Marsh, with a clear goal in mind, to get her full driver’s licence. As a young mum juggling study and parenting, she knew that having her own transport would make a world of difference. I had no licence. I was taking my baby on public transport,…
Melissa goes from aspiration to action with Parent Pathways
When Melissa connected with CVGT Employment’s Parent Pathways program in Melton, she had a clear goal. “I joined Parent Pathways in March 2025, to get help to do a course so I can get back into work,” says Melissa. Personalised support that makes a difference With the help of her CVGT Employment Mentor Lissa, Melissa…
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!
2025 Toy Run to St Anne’s Winery Big Hill – Parent Pathways Bendigo
The CVGT Employment Parent Pathways team is excited to be part of the 2025 Bendigo Toy Run! Bendigo car lovers, this is your chance to shine up your pride and joy, catch up with fellow enthusiasts, and support a great local cause! Join us at the Toy Run + Show & Shine, a family-friendly event…
White Hills Community Christmas Festival 2025 – Parent Pathways Bendigo
The CVGT Employment Parent Pathways team is excited to be part of the 2025 White Hills Community Christmas Festival! You’re invited!The Community Christmas Festival is back in 2025 with something for everyone to enjoy. What’s on: From 5:00 PM Fusion games for the kids Food trucks Market stalls From 6:30 PM Community Christmas Carols Visit…
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.