Parents returning to earning grant of up to $1000
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.
This one of the best government funded programs available! These days with life moving so quickly it easy to feel a little behind, so this is a great way to up skill yourself and provide a comfortable and proactive gateway back into work. For parents returning to work after an absence of two or more years, this is the easiest and most time efficient way to compete your course.
Our team is with you every step of the way, making the process easy and time efficient.
Simply fill in the Parents Returning to Earning application form and we will confirm your eligibility within 48 hours.
Not only do we have a department and staff dedicated to government funded programs and assisting you in processing your application quickly and efficiently, online training offers many benefits. All our courses are Nationally Accredited courses and of the highest standard. Should you choose to take your career further in the future are accepted in all Australian Universities. For Parents Returning to Work online training provided you a time efficient, one on one trainer support, flexible and self paced training option. You can now study around your family commitments and when studying and completing your assessment have access to all the information you require. Online training gives you a massive benefit of being able to review any information at any time so you can feel sure that the correct information has been provided.
Why don’t you fill in the application form and we can then organize a free demonstration of online training Accredited Online Training.
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
This government funded program is available only in Victoria and is referred to as VictoriaWorks and the Parent Returning to Earning grant. The Returning to Earning grants are easy to process and the funded programs money ($1000) can be used for course fees, child care, uniforms and books. The following is a detailed list of what can and cannot be claimed in utilizing the returning to earning funds.
How to Apply for this Program?
The Returning to Earning grants will be available through via our website. There are two final documents that need to be processed: an online application form and you will also need to download a statutory declaration form that should be completed and submitted to the Program Administrator. We will be assist you with the process and ensure it is processed in due course.
The Parents Returning to Earning program is a Victorian Government initiative. You can contact the Program Coordinator by calling 1300 72 66 34 Extension 102.
Courses available via this Government Grant are the following. Each link will take you to Accredited Online Training's Program Page for further information.
How to make a claim on your Parents Returning to Work Grant?
How to claim training related costs?
Once a parent has enrolled in a course, Accredited Online Training will record details of the course on this website and will make a claim on the parent’s behalf for the cost of the course.
To make a claim for training related costs, other than course fees, either download the required form or login to this website.
If you have been provided with a login, complete the Make a Claim form in your secure login area. Once you have made a claim you will need to print out the claim form and any other provided forms. You will need to send the originals receipt for your claim, signed and dated by the parent on the reverse side, along with the printed claim form and other related forms to the address stated on the claim form.
If you do not have a login, download an appropriate form from the list below. Mail the completed claim request form and the original receipt, signed and dated by the parent on the reverse side to the address below.
- Claim Request for Training Related Costs (PDF File)
- Claim Request for Child Care Expenses (PDF File)
- Claim Request for Transport (PDF File)
How to claim Child Care costs?
Claims can be made for child care costs incurred on the days a grant holder attends training. Claims for childcare expenses must meet the following criteria:
- Childcare must be taken at a registered childcare centre.
- The childcare costs must be paid for by the grant holder and evidence of payment provided, with payment in the grant holders name.
- The online claim form and associated download form must be completed. The downloaded form must be verified by the training provider or course teacher.
- The printed online claim form, download form, and childcare expense statement must be mailed to the PRTW address.
- Students studying via distance learning should contact the program hotline on 1300 72 66 34 Extension 102 if they wish to claim childcare for study hours.
Parents will receive their refund within 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the required documentation by the Victoriaworks for parents returning to work program.
Note that insufficient documentation will delay the reimbursement process. Please contact the Hotline staff before you make your claim if you are unsure about what you need to provide. Note that the Program Administrator may contact your training provider or childcare provider to clarify any details you provide.
Grant Conditions
- Grants must be activated by enrolment in an appropriate, eligible course within 3 months of date of issue. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture.
- The grant is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
- Any unused entitlement will be forfeited at the end of 12 months.
- Only one grant can be used per person for the life of the program (please note this program has had a number of names).
- Grant applications cannot be retrospective, ie a course that you have done previously cannot be claimed for under this program.
