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

What can be claimed

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A Victoriaworks for parents returning to work grant is to be used to directly assist the parent to participate in training to return to the workforce. It can provide for:

  • Course fees
  • Payment of Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees for the first year of a university course
  • Child care to cover the parent’s attendance at training
  • Broadband access where the participant is studying by remote access (distance learning)
  • Course materials such as prescribed books and equipment required for the course
  • Uniforms required for specific training e.g. hospitality uniform.

Examples of activities that will not be funded include:

  • Rent, utility bills and any other household or personal bills
  • Medical bills
  • Vehicle registration, running costs, traffic and parking infringements
  • Car hire
  • Health Club / Gym membership
  • Capital expenditures
  • Furniture and office equipment including desks, chairs, filing cabinets etc
  • Mobile phones, cameras, computers and related equipment
  • Stationery not specifically required as part of the course