Parent Pathways assisting Toniesha to start her Bachelor of Nursing
Toniesha commenced Parent Pathways in December 2024 and had strong interest in becoming a Nurse commencing her Bachelor of Nursing degree in March 2025. As a full-time mother to two young children, aged one and three she initially worried about the extra expenses associated with completing her studies. Being part of Parent Pathways allowed Toniesha to access funding and provided her with Parent Pathways mentors Maddie and Michelle, who reassured, guided and assisted Toneisha in her goals and also supplied essential items such as textbooks, a respirator mask and fitting, and facilitated her police check and disability worker screening. Additionally, she was able to access Parent Pathways funding for prescription glasses, enabling her to read clearly while studying and completing her exams.
Toniesha’s journey highlights the challenges faced by individuals who are managing family duties alongside their academic goals. The support from National Joblink (NJL) and Parent Pathways has been crucial in allowing Toniesha to concentrate on her studies without the burden of financial strain. Toniesha was so appreciative and stated: “I was concerned about not having the support, however NJL has gone above and beyond to ensure I have, NJL was able to alleviate a lot of the additional stress that comes with starting study and being a mum”
Well done Toniesha, you are kicking some major goals, and we are so excited to see what your future holds.
