Parents returning to earning grant of up to $1000

About Parents Returning to Earning

The Returning to Earning program provides support to parents to return to work after an absence caring for children. Grants of up to $1000 are available which can be used to cover any costs associated with approved training, such as books and materials, course fees, transport and childcare.

AOT provide:

Professional trainer support
Nationally Recognised qualifications
Flexibility to study around your family commitments

Are you Eligible?

The Returning to Earning grants will support parents to return to work who:

Have been absent from education, accredited training* and the workforce for over two years while caring for children
Are currently unemployed and wish to return to work, preferably in the next 12 months **
Have not worked for more than 4 months full time, or equivalent part-time, in the last 2 years
Are Australian residents living in Victoria***
Will enrol in training to improve their workforce skills and/or earning potential
Have not received a grant under the program Parents Returning to Work
Were unable to activate their Parents Returning to Work grant due to unforeseen circumstances.

* Accredited English Language training is an exception to this condition
** For the purposes of the Returning to Earning program, ‘unemployed’ is deemed to include paid employment for less than 6.5 hours per week.
*** TPV holders are deemed as eligible residents

How to Apply

Grants will be available through the Returning to Earning website. Parents will be able to access an online application form that they will submit online. They will also need to download a statutory declaration form that should be completed and submitted to the Program Administrator as directed.

The Parents Returning to Earning program is a Victorian Government initiative. You can contact the Program Coordinator by calling 1300 303 413.

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