600 grants have already been released in 2010. More grants will be made available later in the year.
Please check this website regularly for the date of the next allocation.
For further enquiries phone 1300 303 413

Victoriaworks for parents returning to work is one of a number of workforce participation programs operated by the Victorian Government, which are designed to support people back into work through the broadening and deepening of their vocational skills.

More information about Victoriaworks programs can be found at www.workforce.vic.gov.au/victoriaworks

Please note: If grants are not available through this website, eligible parents may still be able to apply for a Community Access grant. For a list of accredited providers which may have grants available, please click here.

Note that a parent is not permitted to receive both forms of grant.

For Parents

This website provides Victoriaworks for parents returning to work grants directly to eligible parents to return to work after an absence of two years caring for children.

Grants of up to $1000 are available. The money can be used to cover any costs associated with approved training, such as books and materials, course fees, transport and childcare.

For Providers

TAFE Institutes, Adult Centres for Further Education and other registered training organisations can accept the Victoriaworks for parents returning to work grant as a subsidy with their courses.

Register now to access the grants.