30,000 and counting: Parent Pathways hits major milestone

More than 30,000 parents across Australia have now received help towards their education and employment goals through the Albanese Labor Government’s Parent Pathways program. 

Parent Pathways provides personalised pre-employment support to eligible parents and carers of children aged under six years. The program enables them to achieve their education, employment and career goals, while keeping their family front and centre.

As Australia’s first new service delivered under the Albanese Government’s broad employment agenda, Parent Pathways was co-designed with parents, carers and community organisations to ensure it is responsive to family needs. 

Support available through Parent Pathways includes access to language and literacy programs, help with childcare, assistance with textbooks or equipment, referrals to financial information services, career guidance and support for training.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth:

“Parent Pathways is making a real difference for families and communities, helping parents build skills, confidence and long‑term economic security.

“The success of Parent Pathways is a powerful example of how valuing parents’ caring role and giving parents flexibility to engage with the program on their terms, and in ways that fit around their family life, is achieving outcomes.”

“By partnering with the community and listening to parents, we are delivering a service that genuinely supports families,” Minister Rishworth said.

Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Patrick Gorman:

“Parents I meet with constantly tell me how this program listens, responds to their individual needs and helps them achieve their goals. 

“I am proud to work alongside Minister Amanda Rishworth in making sure our Government can break down barriers which keep parents out of employment.”

“The popularity of this program is thanks to parents and providers working together and our Government is proud of each success story it has fostered.”

“We will keep working to make sure this program reaches more and more Australian parents who could benefit.”