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.

Are you eligible?

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

Have been absent from education, accredited training and/or 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; or
Were unable to activate their Parents Returning to Work grant due to unforseen circumstances