Parent Pathways is a free service offering personalised coaching and financial support to eligible parents and carers of children up to the age of 6 years.
It is centered around the individual needs of parents, carers and their families.
Our mentors will help you to set and achieve your personal, study and work goals through a tailored goal plan.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THE PARENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM?
Parent Pathways is for parents and carers who have a child aged under 6, are not in paid employment and live in an area where there is a Parent Pathways provider.
You must also be receiving either a Parenting Payment, Carer Payment or Special Benefit.
You will also be eligible if you are not getting a Centrelink payment, and are either:
Under 22 years old
An early school leaver (parents who don’t have a year 12 qualification)
A First Nations parent or carer
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?
Through in person, over the phone or online mentoring sessions, our Parent Pathways mentors will help you find activities, services and training that meets your needs.
Some services will include:
Language or literacy programs
Support to find a childcare centre and help with childcare costs
Referral to supports such as financial information services or family and domestic violence support services
Career guidance
Training
Our service is voluntary and flexible. You can choose to join, leave, take a break and come back at any time. If you do attend in person, your children are always welcome!
Register Your Interest
Enter your details below and one of our team will be in touch with you.
WE'RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
We have family-friendly offices and Parent Pathway mentors throughout NSW and WA, along with outreach services in the following locations:
Lismore:
1/113 Dawson St
Lismore NSW 2480
Kempsey:
59 Smith Street
Kempsey NSW 2440
Mt Druitt:
Suite 3, 254 Beames Avenue
Mount Druitt NSW 2770
Ballina:
Suite 2A, 85 Tamar Street
Ballina NSW 2478
Port Macquarie:
Shop 4, 146-150 Gordon Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Rooty Hill:
Shop 13, 13 Rooty Hill Road North
Rooty Hill NSW 2766
Grafton:
Shop 7, 22-26 King St
Grafton NSW 2460
Taree:
Pulteney Arcade, Pulteney Street
Taree NSW 2430
Geraldton:
2/24 Gregory Street
Geraldton WA 6530
Coffs Harbour:
2/9 Park Ave
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Blacktown:
Suite 209, Level 2, 30 Campbell Street
Blacktown NSW 2148
Get In Touch
Contact us today if you’re interested in finding out more about the Parents Pathways service.
Address
59 Smith Street
Kempsey NSW 2440
PO Box 286
Kempsey NSW 2440
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