ParentsNext helps eligible parents to plan and prepare for employment by the time their children go to school. It operates in 10 locations, but will be expanded to all non-remote areas of Australia from 1 July 2018.

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What services will be available?

ParentsNext participants will get help to:

• identify education and employment goals

• develop a pathway to achieve their goals

• combine preparing for work with parenting responsibilities

• access activities and services in the local community.

Participants in the Intensive Stream may be able to access a range of other support including a participation fund, wage subsidies and relocation assistance.

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Who will be eligible?

Parents may have to participate in ParentsNext if they have:

• received Parenting Payment for the last six months

• not had employment earnings during this period, and

• a child aged under six years.

Centrelink will contact parents who need to participate in ParentsNext and connect them to a local provider.

Parents who receive Parenting Payment and have a child under six years can volunteer for ParentsNext if they live in an Intensive Stream location.

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ParentsNext Service Delivery Plan - North & North West Tasmania

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ParentsNext Service Delivery Plan - Southern Tasmania

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ParentsNext Service Delivery Plan - Fitzroy

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ParentsNext Service Delivery Plan - Northern Territory

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