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Supporting parents to achieve their goals
Your life is unique, and we understand life can be a juggle with family. The ParentsNext program can support you to create and achieve your education, training, and employment goals.
After taking time off to raise children, getting back into study or work can be a daunting step. ParentsNext helps you decide how you want to do it, and we’ll support you along the way.
How can ParentsNext help you?
Together we work with you to understand your individual circumstances and develop a practical and supportive approach to address and overcome barriers that may prevent you from achieving your goals.
You will be assigned a dedicated ParentsNext coach to support you. Working together you can:
* Based on individual circumstances and in line with eligibility criteria.
How we open doors and create amazing futures for parents
When you connect with CVGT Employment, you get access to a dedicated ParentsNext support coach who understands your needs and your community.
Get in touch
Simply fill out this form and we’ll be in contact shortly to set up a meeting.
Get support
We’ll work together to identify your goals and create a plan.
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We meet regularly to make sure you are getting the support and balance you need.
Access to essentials and daily life
✔ Childcare
✔ Medical expenses
✔ Crisis accommodation
✔ Obtaining driver’s licence
✔ Transport
✔ Phone or internet data cards
✔ Petrol cards & vouchers
Getting work ready
✔ Resume writing
✔ Accredited training
✔ Certified interpreter
✔ Work-related clothing and tools
✔ Books and equipment for study and training
✔ Non vocational/non accredited training
✔ Work-related check and licensing expenses e.g. RSA, WCC, PC
Referrals to professional services
✔ Personal development
✔ Psychological counselling
✔ Housing support
✔ Domestic violence support
Frequently asked questions
You will meet regularly with your ParentsNext coach, based on your individual needs. At these meetings you can expect to:
As a ParentsNext participant, you may be required to participate in a work-ready assessment. These assessments take place every six months, and can help to:
You are eligible for ParentsNext if you:
Parents can access ParentsNext via:
- Contacting CVGT Employment direct – this is called ‘direct registration’. You can start that process by requesting a free consultation here.
or - The Department of Human Services – as a condition of receiving a Parenting Payment (these parents will be contacted by the Department).
Request a consultation with ParentsNext
Please complete the form and one of the team at CVGT will contact you to arrange a free consultation.
Silva’s rise from ParentsNext participant to manager
After taking a six-year break from work to raise a family, Silva was a little anxious about where to go with her career, so she joined our ParentsNext program to develop her confidence and access support to get back into the workforce.
While participating through the program, support worker and ParentsNext manager Karen saw great potential in Silva and encouraged her to apply as a ParentsNext coach herself.
Silva was successful and the next four years saw her develop her career with CVGT Employment to become the Quality and Assurance Manager of ParentsNext and YConnect, all while studying Certificate IV in Training and Assessment!
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How we’ve helped parents achieve their goals
ParentsNext makes ‘dream job’ possible for Tammy
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Single- parent Jordan finds flexibility and financial freedom
For Jordan, being an unemployed single mum of two boys came with many financial challenges –paying bills, rent and putting food on the table. However, she was determined to return to work to improve her family income, she just needed some support to get there. Jordan joined the CVGT Employment ParentsNext program in October 2022….
Alanna finds family- work- life sweet spot
Alanna finally found the right balance, juggling motherhood, starting a personal training business and teaching fitness skills to kids. CVGT Employment first met Alanna when she joined the ParentsNext program at the Ringwood office. Returning to work after becoming a parent Wanting to explore a new career path after being a stay-at-home parent her…
Tracey’s remarkable journey empowers ParentsNext participants
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