Be job-ready when your child is school-ready
If you’re a parent of a child aged under six and planning for future study or employment, atWork Australia is here to help you.
ParentsNext is a free Australian Government program to help eligible parents plan and prepare for employment by the time your child starts school. atWork Australia will work with you to help set a tailored plan to assist in achieving your education and employment goals whilst connecting you to other parents and local support services.
Finding a job can be challenging when you’ve been away from the workforce and the right support can make all the difference. We help by giving you a personalised service that caters to your needs and allows you to start preparing for future opportunities.
Our locations
Parents and children are welcome at all of our locations, all of which have pram and wheelchair access.
We have 11 offices in the Perth South Metro region:
- Victoria Park
- Mandurah
- Cannington
- Kwinana
- Gosnells
- Yangebup
- Armadale
- West Perth
- Rockingham
- Hamilton Hill
- Pinjarra
How we help you
ParentsNext clients will get help to:
- Identify education and employment goals
- Connect you to other parents and local support services
- Develop a pathway to achieve your goals
- Assist with resume writing and job interview practice
- Find a training course or work experience
- Find volunteer or paid work that fits with your goals and family
- Provide access to counselling, complementary activities and local support services
- Financial support to help you meet your education or employment goals
We can also help parents:
- Obtain or increase useful qualifications
- Develop practical job skills and interview techniques
- Identify and address any barriers to employment
- Access childcare assistance
You may also be eligible to access other support, including a participation fund, wage subsidies and relocation assistance.
“I would not be where I am today without the assistance and support from atWork Australia’s ParentsNext. My Job Coach Liliana helped build my confidence in being able to achieve my educational and employment goals.”
Losa, ParentsNext client now working in Aged Care
Are you eligible?
Parents are able to access the ParentsNext program if they’re receiving a parenting payment from Centrelink and meet eligibility criteria which includes:
- Have not had employment earnings in the past 6 months
- Have a child aged between 6 months and 6 years of age
- Reside in Perth South Metro region
You can self-refer if you feel you might be eligible. One of our dedicated Support Consultants will talk you through the eligibility and can support you to register.
Call us on 1300 080 856 or live chat to us.
How do we do it?
Parents meet in person with an atWork Australia ParentsNext Consultant in our family-friendly office space. You’ll have access to Wi-Fi, computers and telephone facilities. We’ll personally help you create a participation plan and complete activities for employment or further education.
Remember – we’re part of your community and will always be available to guide, support and address your concerns.
How can you access ParentsNext?
Eligible parents in the identified Local Government Areas (Perth South Metro region) can directly register with us.
Please email parentsnext@atworkaustralia.com.au or phone 1300 080 856 to find out if you meet the criteria
What’s new? Former ParentsNext client now looking for her next business opportunity.
Having received a small business prize in 2022, former domestic violence survivor and mum-of-three, Naomi, is now turning her sights to a second business. Her story is one of many for the Perth South atWork Australia team. Naomi was keen to make the most of the services available to her; by connecting with community and improving her personal circumstances, she prepared for re-entry into the workforce and starting her own business.
Naomi is now a small business owner of a mobile spray tan and nail salon; she is able to support her children as a result of the friendly and tailored support she received. She gained recognition through receiving coveted local business awards in her first year of operation. Now, Naomi is reaping the benefits of employment to support her family and challenging herself with a new business project that will be ‘bigger and better’.
To register your interest, please contact atWork Australia on 1300 080 856 or email us at parentsnext@atworkaustralia.com.au