Parent Pathways empowers you to plan and achieve your family’s future goals with a personalised, flexible program that understands that being a parent always comes first.

Key program features

• Connect with an are-able mentor
• Plan your goals
• Choose your pathways

Parent Pathways is a voluntary, personalised program designed to help parents and carers make confident and empowered steps towards their goals, tailored to their role as a parent.

This service is flexible, accessible, and considerate of individual circumstances, offering a safe environment where children are always welcome.

Getting started

1. Say hello
   When you’re ready to chat, contact us, either in person or over the phone, to talk with one of our friendly Mentors.
2. Sign up and schedule
   Sign your consent form and book an appointment. We offer flexible options to fit your schedule and your children’s needs.
3. Tell us your story
   With your mentor, we’ll look at what you need right now, identify your strengths, experience, and skills, and find any challenges you’re facing.
4. Create a Plan
   Work with your mentor to make a plan that suits your short- and long-term goals and situation. Your mentor will help you choose the best activities to support your goals.

Eligibility 

To be eligible, you must have a child under 6, not be in paid employment, and live in a non-remote area.

You must also be receiving:

• Parenting Payment
• Carer Payment
• Special Benefit

Or you qualify if you are not receiving a Centrelink payment and are either:

• Under 22 years old
• An early school leaver (without Year 12 qualification)
• A First Nations parent or carer